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A man's testosterone levels start dropping after the age of 40. Testosterone therapy boosts a man's testosterone level by using a synthetic version of that hormone. Doctor's can either inject a person with the medication or prescribe a patch, oral tablets or gels. There a number of potential benefits to this type of therapy.
Function
Older men often use testosterone therapy to boost their sex drive. Testosterone therapy can help increase the frequency and duration of a man's erection, according to the Mayo Clinic.
Significance
Doctors have used testosterone therapy to treat men with chronic illnesses such as cancer, HIV, genetic abnormalities and even kidney disease.
Benefits
Men who undergo testosterone therapy can potentially increase their bone and lean muscle mass as well as grip strength.
Effects
Testosterone replacement therapy has been known to increase red blood cells (erythrocytes), which transport oxygen from the lungs to other body cells and tissues. Increasing them can aid in healing processes.
Considerations
Though there are other potential benefits of testosterone therapy, including a boost in energy level, men should take a PSA test for prostate cancer as well as undergo a rectal exam before commencing a testosterone therapy program, according to WebMD. Men with prostate or breast cancer should not use testosterone therapy.
Source:
The Mayo Clinic: Testosterone Therapy
National Medical Clinic: Benefits of Testosterone Replacement Therapy
WebMD: Erectile Dysfunction: Testosterone Replacement Therapy
More Information:
Steady Health: Testosterone Replacement Therapy: Pros and cons
University of Maryland Medical Center: Blood Diseases
Healing Cancer Naturally: Treating and Healing Cancer With Oxygen, Ozone and Hydrogen Peroxide
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