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Why do docs recommend testosterone supplementation for men?

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Dr. Vasu Brown answered

Specializes in Integrative Medicine

Helps balance estrog: Testosterone supplements helps balance estrogen excess if there is body weight issue. Testosterone levels usually decline in male after 40 yrs of age.

Answered 12/9/2014

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Dr. Gurney Pearsall answered

Specializes in Anti-Aging Medicine

3 Good Reasons: 1) low testosterone increases mortality: http://archinte.Jamanetwork.Com/article.Aspx?Articleid=410768 2) endogenous testosterone concentrations at baseline were inversely related to mortality due to all causes: http://circ.Ahajournals.Org/content/116/23/2694.Short 3) increased risk of all-cause mortality: http://eurheartj.Oxfordjournals.Org/content/31/12/1494.Short.

Answered 2/27/2013

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