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Can testosterone therapy help as you age — and what are the risks?
Testosterone therapy (TRT) is sometimes considered for men with confirmed age-related testosterone deficiency. In this episode, we explain potential benefits, documented risks, and how treatment decisions are made under European clinical guidance.
You’ll learn:
• How testosterone levels naturally change with age
• Symptoms linked to clinically low testosterone: reduced libido, fatigue, low mood, decreased muscle mass
• The difference between normal ageing and diagnosed male hypogonadism
• Potential benefits of TRT when deficiency is confirmed by blood tests
• Documented risks: erythrocytosis (raised red blood cell count), fertility suppression, prostate monitoring considerations, cardiovascular risk factors
• The ...