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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?
What is testosterone?
Testosterone is a hormone produced primarily in the testicles. Testosterone helps maintain men's:
- Bone density
- Fat distribution
- Muscle strength and mass
- Facial and body hair
- Red blood cell production
- Sex drive
- Sperm production