Is testosterone therapy bad for the heart?

lonelysoul

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I have a query about the testosterone supplement. I hope I can post this here. I am undergoing Testosterone Replacement therapy and it's been only 6 months. I feel really good and healthy after starting the therapy. I was diagnosed with low testosterone for my mood swings and constant fatigue.

Yesterday, my partner showed me an article from a law portal about testosterone supplements. http://thelawfirm.com/testosterone.html This shocked us both. The article says that the therapy can cause heart diseases and stroke. I am worried. I have asked for an appointment with my doctor.

I would like to know if this is true? I thought that testosterone is a hormone and it couldn't pose any harm to our body. What do you know about this? Please share.

Thanks.
 
Low T is a risk factor for heart disease in itself. There is no definitive consensus but it seems to me that treating a risk factor would be helpful rather than harmful. If TRT is a risk factor I'd think the boost in mood and a healthy lifestyle would more than offset it. A lifetime of depression caused by low T would be much more dangerous IMO.
 
This is definitely where you need to way the benefits vs the risks. I can't elaborate on how or why it could negatively effect the heart, but it appears to be a relatively small increase heart disease risk. I agree with Jimmy in that symptoms of low t could have much worse effects on your health. Just weigh the pros and cons.
 
lonelysoul said:
I have a query about the testosterone supplement. I hope I can post this here. I am undergoing Testosterone Replacement therapy and it's been only 6 months. I feel really good and healthy after starting the therapy. I was diagnosed with low testosterone for my mood swings and constant fatigue.

Yesterday, my partner showed me an article from a law portal about testosterone supplements. http://thelawfirm.com/testosterone.html This shocked us both. The article says that the therapy can cause heart diseases and stroke. I am worried. I have asked for an appointment with my doctor.

I would like to know if this is true? I thought that testosterone is a hormone and it couldn't pose any harm to our body. What do you know about this? Please share.

Thanks.
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I might disregard info from a law firm that seems only be interested in litigation not your health or wellbeing...

Genuine TRT under guidance from a medical professional should result in minimal side effects, if any over the longer term... Deleterious changes to the cardiovascular system occur mainly when doses reach supraphysiological levels with chronic use...
 
I can tell you it is no longer recommended but still fairly commonly prescribed for just low test levels off the bat here in the US. But remember, the majority of men getting it are 40+ years old whose age alone is a risk factor for the same.
 
Just to reinforce what the others have been saying, all forms of treatment come with some risks. However, and on balance, as long as the TRT being given keeps you within the normal physiological range (and preferably to the higher end that), you're likely to experience only benefits from treatment, particularly for the heart, cardiovascular system and lipids.
 
The misconception that TRT is likely to lead to heart issues stems from the world of bodybuilding and sports where competitors and athletes take far above what a doctor would prescribe. It's no secret that exogenous androgen abuse can lead to cardiovascular issues especially when mixed with growth hormones and peptides as these people often do. As people have been saying, if you are only supplementing what was gone, there is very little risk of such side-effects. I'd wager most of the cases of this with regards to doctor prescribed TRT were either from abuse or not following the physician's advice when the prescribed dosage changes to meet the patient's needs better as it can cause temporary unpleasant side-effects. If you have confidence in your prescribing doctor, you need not worry.
 
Thanks for all your support. I am active now and spend time at the gym, not heavy lifting, but just to stay fit . Hence, as you said, it wouldn't be a problem to me.
 
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