Explain Testosterone May Only Provide Small Benefits in Older Men

April 2016

Controversy is brewing AGAIN over testosterone therapy for "low T" caused by aging.

We've been discouraging the use of testosterone in older men...due to questionable benefits and concerns about CV and other risks.

Now three new government trials suggest testosterone may modestly improve sexual activity and desire...erectile dysfunction...exercise ability...and mood in SOME older men with low testosterone.

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Testosterone Explain Testosterone May Only Provide Small Benefits in Older Men

Explain Testosterone May Only Provide Small Benefits in Older Men

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