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Testosterone Therapy: Health Risks Eclipse Benefits
With mounting evidence suggesting serious health risks connected to testosterone therapy, doctors healthcare professionals have become cautious in suggesting Low T supplements to patients. Testosterone therapy use has almost quintupled in the last 11 years with over 5.5 million prescriptions and $2 billion in supplement sales. However, there is an increased risk of health disorders from the therapy. Recent studies have indicated that the use of Low T supplements without clinical diagnosis of testosterone deficiency may result in heart attack, stroke, or cardiovascular adverse events leading to death.
Post-marketing reports suggest higher prostate-specific antigens, a leading cause of prostate cancer, among testosterone therapy patients. Abnormal increase in blood counts, clots, metabolic disorders, and a variety other health problems may cause Low T users to suffer more than they gain.
According to Mayo Clinic experts, testosterone also leads to male breast abnormalities, dermatological disorders, and sleep apnea, which may worsen quality of life.
Testosterone Therapy Side Effects
- Wrongful Death: Low T supplements result in the onset and aggravation of existing heart disorders, which may cause testosterone death.
- Cardiovascular Disorders: Testosterone therapy may cause 30 percent greater risk of cardiovascular problems. Heart attack and stroke are most reported disorders connected to the treatment.
- Blood Clots: Low T supplements have been linked to the heightened risk of clotting within arteries. It leads to thrombotic events that prevent blood circulation to heart, brain, and lungs.
- Metabolic and Sleep Disorders: Reversing age-specific testosterone formation results in metabolic syndrome, sleep apnea, rise in cholesterol level, and diabetes, impacting the life quality of users.
- Prostate Cancer: Researchers have discovered an increase in prostate-specific antigens caused by Low T supplements. It may result in prostate cancer.
- Endocrine Disparity
- Worsening kidney and liver problems
FDA on Testosterone Therapy
Testosterone supplements are recommended for medical conditions, such as hypogonadism. The manufacturer claims that these help prevent natural decline in the hormone level caused by age-related factors. The federal regulator also advises for adequate clinical testing prior to using Low T supplements to boost testosterone production. A boxed warning mandated by the FDA for AndroGel and Testim, two Low T supplements commonly used by people to stay young and improve health, cautions users against secondary exposure that may cause children and women to have fast and unusual psychological and sexual behavioral changes.
Testosterone Therapy Lawsuits
The recent researches highlighting heart disorders and death due to Low T supplements have resulted in a number of testosterone therapy lawsuits. A recent Wall Street Journal report, claiming an abrupt end of a testosterone trial by the National Institutes of Health in 2009 because of high rate of cardiovascular problems in patients, have added further support to the allegations by litigants.
Anyone who has suffered from injuries following the use of Low T supplements can file a testosterone therapy lawsuit seeking product liability against the medication manufacturer. Contact an experienced drug injury attorney to evaluate your claim.
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