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Mr Paul Erotocritou
Numan
What are the potential risks involved in testosterone replacement therapy?
Dr Paul Erotocritou lists some of the risks of testosterone replacement treatment, including acne, chest tenderness, and prostate cancer.
Transcript
As with any replacement therapy taken, there are risks with testosterone replacement therapy. Things you may notice in the initial circumstance, when you first start it, would be acne or breast tenderness. We do know sometimes it can increase your blood pressure, so it would be wise that your GP monitors that when you first initiate it. For older men, you'd want to also have your prostate checked by your GP and also PSA level. The reason for this being is we know that testosterone can be a driver for prostate cancer, and you wouldn't want to start this if that was a concern for you.