Question 1

can males die of a testosterone overdose?

Accepted Answer

Yes but not directly: Besides change in mood for worse ('roid rage), oily skin +/- acne, hair loss, prostate enlargement, nipple sensitivity +/- male breast development (gynecomastia), testosterone overdose in long run can increase blood count (polycythemia) & blood pressure while dropping HDL (good) cholesterol. These 3 factors can increase risk for heart attack & stroke, increasing risk of death if not monitored.

Question 2

can a woman die of a testosterone overdose?

Accepted Answer

Maybe but . . .: Too much testosterone in women can increase blood pressure, lower good cholesterol & make blood too thick, all combining to increase heart attack & stroke risk, thus death, but overnite? Not likely.

Question 3

is there such a thing as a testosterone overdose for a male?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Too much testosterone in either men or women, can lead to dire consequences later on. But in the short term, there is no overdose from a single dose.  Published studies have used up to 600mg in a single injection w/o adverse complications or overdose.

Question 4

is there such a thing as a testosterone overdose for a female?

Accepted Answer

Same as in men: Too much testosterone in women can lead to similar side effects as in men: change in mood for worse ('roid rage), oily skin +/- acne, hair loss, increase in blood pressure, drop in HDL (good) cholesterol & too much blood (polycythemia). These last 3 side effects can increase risk for heart attack & stroke. Therefore, labs need to be monitored closely in both sexes when supplementing.

Question 5

what is the definition or description of: testosterone overdose?

Accepted Answer

It should be...: ...defined by the the testosterone level in the blood &gt; 1100 ng/dl for men and &gt;70 ng/dl for women, which most likely result from inadvertent (or overzealous) supplement or rarely from androgen-producing tumor, which only happens to women, not men for no clear reason. Hence, along taking T-supplement, blood test for T-level before and after taking testosterone should done timely, and...

Question 6

what is the treatment for testosterone overdose?

Accepted Answer

Time: Best treatment for an overdose of testosterone is to time since high testosterone levels will eventually dissipate. Just don't take any more in mean time.  And be sure to look for side effects, eg change in mood for worse, hair loss, moobs, testicular atrophy, bladder/prostate issues, etc. These should all resolve as time marches on.

Question 7

can i overdose if i use too much testosterone?

Accepted Answer

YES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!: Yes, you can overdose from too much testosterone. However, that amount varies from person to person depending upon metabolism & sensitivity. You'll know that you've taken too much b/c your mood changes for the worse, you develop oily skin and/or acne, you lose hair, your prostate enlarges (you have difficutly peeing), and/or develop male breasts. Also bp, HDL & h/h change for worse & incr mi risk.

Question 8

i take 200 mg of testosterone every other week. what can be some side effects of the drug?

Accepted Answer

Many: Look at the aace.Com website for more lay information about testosterone replacement. Im testosterone every other week is a very poor and ineffective method of testosterone replacement. Transdermal gels are safer and more effective. Talk w/your doctor.

Question 9

what drugs raise natural testosterone production?

Accepted Answer

Off-label options: 1st, there are no over-the-counter dietary supplements that can/will increase testosterone production, no matter what miracles they promise. Don't buy into their ads as manufacturers are not required to prove safety or effectiveness prior to marketing. 2nd, (way) off-label use of hcg, Clomiphene & tamoxifen etc have been studied as a means to increase t production in men while retaining fertility.

Question 10

how can using drugs decrease testosterone? will a man be able to have kids if he was using drugs for over 15 yrs?

Accepted Answer

Drugs: It depends entirely on the drugs he has been taking and how often.
Have him see his doctor who can then evaluate his testosterone status.
It could be fine.

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