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  2. Testosterone (intramuscular route, subcutaneous route ... - Mayo...

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    Testosterone injection is used for the treatment of men whose bodies do not make enough natural testosterone, a condition called hypogonadism. Testosterone is a male hormone responsible for the growth and development of the male sex organs and maintenance of secondary sex characteristics. Testosterone injection is also used in women with breast ...

  3. Testosterone therapy: Potential benefits and risks as you age

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    Testosterone therapy has various risks, including: Worsening sleep apnea — a potentially serious sleep disorder in which breathing repeatedly stops and starts. Causing acne or other skin reactions. Stimulating noncancerous growth of the prostate (benign prostatic hyperplasia) and growth of existing prostate cancer.

  4. Testosterone cypionate (intramuscular route) - Mayo Clinic

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    Description. Testosterone cypionate injection is use to treat males whose bodies do not make enough natural testosterone, a condition called hypogonadism. Testosterone is a male hormone responsible for the growth and development of the male sex organs and maintenance of secondary sex characteristics. This medicine is not for use in female patients.

  5. Hormone therapy for prostate cancer - Mayo Clinic

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    Hormone therapy can be used: For prostate cancer that has spread, called metastatic prostate cancer, to shrink the cancer and slow the growth of tumors. The treatment also might relieve symptoms. After prostate cancer treatment if the prostate-specific antigen (PSA) level remains high or starts rising. In locally advanced prostate cancer, to ...

  6. Testosterone (oral route) - Mayo Clinic

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    For oral dosage form (Jatenzo® capsules): Adults—Dose is based on the testosterone concentration level in your blood and must be determined by your doctor. At first, the dose is 237 milligrams (mg) taken 2 times a day, in the morning and in the evening. Your doctor may adjust your dose as needed. However, the dose is not more than 396 mg per ...

  7. Testosterone therapy in women: Does it boost sex drive?

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    Side effects of testosterone might include: Acne. Hair growth on the face and body. Hair loss on the head. Weight gain. Low sex drive and other sexual troubles often have more than one cause. Factors that can play a role include vaginal dryness, medicine side effects, long-term health conditions, lack of emotional closeness, stress and mood ...

  8. Testosterone (transdermal route) - Mayo Clinic

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    Description. Testosterone transdermal patch is used for the treatment of males whose bodies do not make enough natural testosterone, a condition called hypogonadism. Testosterone is a male hormone responsible for the growth and development of the male sex organs and maintenance of secondary sex characteristics.

  9. Testosterone (topical application route) - Mayo Clinic

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    Children—Use and dose must be determined by your doctor. For topical dosage form (solution): Adults—At first, apply 60 milligrams (mg) (1 pump or 1 twist actuation of 30 mg) to each clean, dry, intact skin of your underarm once a day (usually in the morning). Your doctor may adjust your dose as needed.

  10. Masculinizing hormone therapy - Mayo Clinic

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    Masculinizing hormone therapy involves taking the male hormone testosterone. It stops menstrual cycles and lowers the ovaries' ability to make estrogen. Masculinizing hormone therapy can be done alone or along with masculinizing surgery. Masculinizing hormone therapy can affect fertility and sexual function, and it might lead to health problems.

  11. Erectile dysfunction - Diagnosis and treatment - Mayo Clinic

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    Oral erectile dysfunction medications are not aphrodisiacs, will not cause excitement and are not needed in people who get normal erections. The medications vary in dosage, how long they work and side effects. Possible side effects include flushing, nasal congestion, headache, visual changes, backache and stomach upset.