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

what testosterone medication can i buy with my medical aid?

Accepted Answer

Wrong place to ask: This is the HT public information site where docs, primarily in the USA answer health questions. You are welcome to post general health questions as needed. However,we have no access to or information about local healthcare plans around the world where this site is seen.  You need to contact local sources or the plan such questions.

Question 8

could testosterone interfere with diabetes medication?

Accepted Answer

Testosterone: If your Testosterone is normal it should not have any effect on diabetes. If your testosterone is low it could have some effect on diabetes. Please check this with your doctor.

Question 9

what medication is used for low testosterone?

Accepted Answer

Low Testosterone: Anything you do needs to be done w/doctor guidance.  Please see him/her.  You will be lab tested and perhaps given testosterone cream or T in another form.  Peace and good health.

Question 10

why is it bad to take testosterone medication to raise the libido while on antipsychotics?

Accepted Answer

: Taking testosterones is bad even for an otherwise healthy person. It had bad effects on liver, prostate, acne, and affects a person's mental health.
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