The Side Effects Of Testosterone Replacement Therapy Include

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The side effects of testosterone replacement therapy include. One of the most common side effects of testosterone replacement therapy is low sperm count. Inflammatory diseases such as sarcoidosis a condition that causes inflammation of. Worsening sleep apnea a potentially serious sleep disorder in which breathing repeatedly stops and starts. Testosterone therapy has various risks including.
The side effects of testosterone replacement therapy include. An increase in body fat. Acne or oily skin swelling in the ankles caused by mild fluid retention stimulation of the prostate which can cause urination symptoms such as difficulty urinating breast enlargement or tenderness worsening of sleep apnea a sleep. A decrease in muscle mass.
Stimulating noncancerous growth of the prostate benign prostatic hyperplasia and growth of existing prostate cancer. Dysfunction of the pituitary gland a gland in the brain that produces many important hormones or hypothalamus. Applying a gel daily which many men on testosterone replacement therapy do comes with risks including skin irritation hypertension due to sodium retention and even the chance of accidentally. Testosterone replacement therapy side effects most often include rash itching or irritation at the site where the testosterone is applied.
Other adverse effects of trt include increased risk of cardiovascular events increased prostate specific antigen psa levels with unclear effects on the prostate and increased red blood cell count.