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Is testosterone replacement therapy effective for treating male low testosterone?

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Dr. David Geffner answered

Specializes in Endocrinology

Yes: If you really have a low testosterone. First consult a real doctor to find out if your testosterone is really low and why!

Answered 11/2/2012

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I was diagnosed with low testosterone. I was on hormone replacement therapy but stopped 2 years ago. I would like to start again. Please advise.

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Low testosterone, all 3; recent mi, and cad. Is replacement therapy a safe consideration for cardiac patients, or just an overhyped sensation?

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Is 501 testosterone level too low? I got my test. Checked (i am 31) and it came out at 501. My doctor said i needed hormone replacement therapy. I am wondering if i really need it or not. He said it based of just this value.

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Testicles shrunk (probably due to infection). Will I have to be on Testosterone replacement therapy for the rest of my life? (I have low testosterone)

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I suffer from intermittent testicular torsion and I have now developed low testosterone as a result. How can I recover from low libido ? Are there any other alternatives to testosterone replacement therapy ? TRT stops spermatogenesis. What options ?

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