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I been on testestrone replacement 6 years can i remain taking the rest of my life?
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Doubtful.: There are risks to testosterone replacement that might preclude its use in the forever sense. It may increase the risk of heart disease in older gentlemen. It can also facilitate growth of prostate cancers, which also tend to develop at older ages.
Answered 11/29/2014
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