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Can testosterone make your bones grow thick?

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Dr. Alvin Lin answered

Yes, well stronger: Osteopenia & osteoporosis is loss of bone density leading to weakening of the bones. One of the main causes in men is loss of testosterone. Studies show that giving testosterone to a man who's level is low will help make his bones denser & stronger.

Answered 7/4/2012

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