Testosterone Facts To Consider When Deciding On Testosterone Replacement Therapy, Part 2

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Dangers of taking testosterone supplements

Testosterone supplements are at times marketed behind the idea that the treatment is effortless, safe, and always useful.

Regrettably, however, this is not always the case. And few men know the dangers of taking testosterone.

Dr. Philip Werthman says when a man takes testosterone supplements, his brain thinks the body is making the hormone, so natural production shuts down.

"After you start, this could potentially be a lifelong therapy," he said. Patients can be left with side effects like lack of energy, loss of sex drive, and trouble focusing.

Patients can be left with side effects like lack of energy, loss of sex drive, and trouble focusing.

"Imagine how badly you felt when your testosterone was low that you wanted to go on therapy, now imagine when your testosterone's almost nonexistent," said Dr. Werthman.

Taking testosterone can also increase the risk of infertility, prostate cancer, liver problems, blood clots, heart attack, and stroke.

"Brian," who doesn't want his real name used, took testosterone injections for two years.