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It has very little mineralocorticoid effects. [22] The affinities of triamcinolone acetonide for the androgen and estrogen receptors are both <0.1% (relative to testosterone and estradiol). [23] However, triamcinolone acetonide has 15% of the affinity of progesterone for the progesterone receptor. [23]
Alcohol interferes with your testosterone levels. According to the CDC, excessive alcohol use can impede testicular function and hormone production, resulting in low testosterone levels. Low ...
Common side effects with long-term use include osteoporosis, cataracts, thrush, and muscle weakness. [6] Serious side effects may include psychosis, increased risk of infections, adrenal suppression, and bronchospasm. [6] Use in pregnancy is generally safe. [7] It works by decreasing inflammation and immune system activity. [6]
Common side effects from testosterone medication include acne, swelling, and breast enlargement in males. [13] Serious side effects may include liver toxicity, heart disease (though a randomized trial found no evidence of major adverse cardiac events compared to placebo in men with low testosterone [58]), and behavioral changes. [13]
[2] [27] In addition, while a 60 mg dose has no effect on testosterone levels in men, this dose does measurably increase testosterone levels in prepubertal boys and women. [27] The oral bioavailability of testosterone in young women after a single 25 mg dose was found to be 3.6 ± 2.5%. [29]
As finasteride doesn’t lower your testosterone levels, it shouldn’t cause any side effects related to low testosterone like reduced drive, delayed climax, or other dysfunction problems.
Testosterone enanthate is used primarily in androgen replacement therapy. [4] [15] It is the most widely used form of testosterone in androgen replacement therapy. [4]The medication is specifically approved, in the United States, for the treatment of hypogonadism in men, delayed puberty in boys, and breast cancer in women. [16]
Common side effects of testosterone include acne, swelling, and breast enlargement in men. [9] Serious side effects may include liver toxicity, heart disease, and behavioral changes. [9] Women and children who are exposed may develop masculinization. [9] It is recommended that individuals with prostate cancer should not use the medication. [9]