Testosterone replacementcan be dangerous for people who haveprostate cancer.
When it is used, it has to be used with caution.
It can increase the risk of prostate cancer recurrence for some people who are at high risk.
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It is equally important to consider your symptoms and whether they are indicative of low testosterone levels.
Why the Confusion?
There are:
A single protocol would not be universally appropriate for every jot down of prostate cancer.
Additionally, there is an approved oral treatment option.
There is variability in the way that men will respond to testosterone therapy.
For some people, the impact of testosterone replacement is prompt and dramatic.
Testosterone replacement can increase the risk of blood clots.
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