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Testosterone therapy: Potential benefits and risks as you age
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What is testosterone?
What happens to testosterone levels with age?
Does a naturally declining testosterone level cause the signs and symptoms of aging?
Can testosterone therapy promote youth and vitality?
What are the risks of testosterone therapy for normal aging?
Should you talk to your doctor about testosterone therapy?
Should you talk to your doctor about testosterone therapy?
If you wonder whether testosterone therapy might be right for you, talk with your doctor about the risks and benefits. Your doctor will likely measure your testosterone levels at least twice before recommending testosterone therapy.
Treating normal aging with testosterone therapy is not advisable. If you don't have a medical condition that's contributing to your decline in testosterone levels, your doctor might suggest natural ways to boost testosterone, such as losing weight and increasing muscle mass through resistance exercise.
