What is testosterone therapy for, and what are the contraindications and possible risks for it?
Vitamin T, as I like to call it, is a supplement to augment natural testosterone levels. In a woman, it is helpful to have a “tincture” of T to boost libido, desire, and energy levels. In a man, testosterone can enhance sexual performance and libido as well as diminish the risk for osteoporosis. However, too much of a good thing can have potential risks and side effects. Before an andropausal male would start testosterone therapy, he must have a full physical exam and be certain that there isn’t any developing cancer of the prostate. There is concern that testosterone might stimulate prostate tissue growth. Also, a man must be aware of his cholesterol levels and risk for heart disease — too much Vitamin T could aggravate lipid levels and raise the risk for heart disease. For a woman, an overdose of testosterone could lead to increased facial hair growth, oily skin, and male pattern baldness. And this is not the way a woman would want to relate to her man’s problems.
