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To support testosterone levels via diet, be mindful of foods that are high in polyunsaturated fatty acids, or PUFAs, such as vegetable oils (e.g. corn, soybean, peanut, and canola oils).
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]
The side effects of bicalutamide, a nonsteroidal antiandrogen (NSAA), including its frequent and rare side effects, have been well-studied and characterized. The most common side effects of bicalutamide monotherapy in men include breast tenderness , breast growth , feminization , demasculinization , and hot flashes .
Because of their effects in the diet, unsaturated fats (monounsaturated and polyunsaturated) are often referred to as good fats; while saturated fats are sometimes referred to as bad fats. Some fat is needed in the diet, but it is usually considered that fats should not be consumed excessively, unsaturated fats should be preferred, and ...
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.
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]
A recent study suggests that a carbohydrate-rich breakfast for men and a fat-rich breakfast for women may be best for maintaining a healthy weight, due to sex-specific metabolic differences.
Orchiectomy, LHRH analogs and LHRH antagonists can all cause similar side effects, due to changes in the levels of sex hormones (testosterone). [17] A program has been developed for patients and their partners to recognize and manage the more burdensome side effects of androgen deprivation therapy.