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GlossaryTestosterone Therapy

medical treatment to increase low testosterone levels in men

Testosterone Therapy, also known as Testosterone Replacement Therapy (TRT), is a medical treatment designed to boost low levels of testosterone in men. This therapy is often used to address symptoms such as fatigue, decreased libido, and loss of muscle mass, which can result from conditions like hypogonadism. It involves the administration of testosterone through various methods, including injections, patches, gels, or implants, to restore normal hormone levels and improve overall well-being.

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Testosterone Therapy for Transgender Men: Effects and Safety

research Testosterone therapy for transgender men

162 citations , April 2016 in “The Lancet Diabetes & Endocrinology”

Testosterone therapy in transgender men has both desired effects like increased muscle mass and potential health risks such as higher cardiovascular risk.

research Potential adverse effects of long-term testosterone therapy

72 citations , October 1998 in “Baillière's clinical endocrinology and metabolism”

Long-term testosterone therapy can cause hormone suppression, affect prostate and heart health, and alter physical characteristics, but does not increase prostate cancer risk and needs more research for full risk assessment.

research Testosterone therapy for sexual dysfunction in postmenopausal women

46 citations , January 2008 in “Climacteric”

Testosterone therapy can help improve sexual desire and function in postmenopausal women but may cause side effects and is not FDA-approved for this use.

research Testosterone therapy in women: Myths and misconceptions

37 citations , February 2013 in “Maturitas”

Testosterone therapy is beneficial for women's health and does not cause masculinization or liver damage, and it protects the heart and breasts.

research Negative Impact of Testosterone Deficiency and 5α-Reductase Inhibitors Therapy on Metabolic and Sexual Function in Men

31 citations , January 2017 in “Advances in Experimental Medicine and Biology”

Low testosterone and 5α-reductase inhibitors can harm men's metabolic and sexual health; testosterone therapy may help, but discussing 5α-RIs' side effects is important.

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community DIY Testosterone replacement therapy and fin

in Finasteride/Dutasteride 15 upvotes 2 months ago

An 18-year-old is considering testosterone replacement therapy with finasteride or dutasteride for hair loss but worries about side effects. Users recommend alternatives like minoxidil, RU58841, and consulting a doctor.

community Does an increase in testosterone increase hairloss?

in Chat 7 upvotes 2 years ago

Finasteride and minoxidil are effective for hair growth, but increasing testosterone, even naturally with ashwagandha, may increase DHT, potentially affecting hair loss if predisposed to male pattern baldness. Testosterone replacement therapy (TRT) can be beneficial for energy and muscle gain but may expedite hair loss if already prone to it.

community Effect of finasteride if you already have low testosterone?

in Treatment 1 upvotes 2 years ago

A 24-year-old with a history of hair loss, low testosterone, and other health issues is seeking advice on treatments. They are considering options like topical and oral finasteride, oral minoxidil, PRP therapy, tretinoin, and microneedling.

community Finasteride In my 30s for 8 years. Off it till 50 years old. Now on testosterone.

in Finasteride/Dutasteride 129 upvotes 3 months ago

A user shared their experience of using finasteride for hair loss from ages 29 to 37, stopping due to side effects like low libido, and later starting testosterone therapy, which improved their well-being. The discussion includes various opinions on the effects of finasteride and testosterone on hair loss, libido, and overall health, with some users questioning the correlation between finasteride and low testosterone.

community For those on TRT and suffer from a more aggressive type of (AGA) hairloss, what are your hair safe protocols?

in Chat 6 upvotes 3 years ago

People on testosterone replacement therapy (TRT) with aggressive androgenetic alopecia (AGA) discuss using Dutasteride or Finasteride, sometimes combined with topical treatments like RU58841 or CB-03-01 (Breezula), to prevent hair loss. Concerns about side effects and costs of certain treatments are mentioned, with one individual sharing their experience of slowed hair loss using Finasteride alone.

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