Weigh Risks and Benefits of Testosterone for “Low T”

March 2020

Men will continue to ask you about testosterone to treat age-related “low T”...due to ongoing marketing.

New guidelines say to consider testosterone ONLY for sexual dysfunction in older men with low T...after weighing pros and cons.

That’s because evidence suggests testosterone therapy may provide a SMALL improvement in libido or erectile function...but has little to no benefit for symptoms such as low energy or cognitive impairment.

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