These and other studies have proven that testosterone replacement can be invaluable for many patients, however, this can never become something a person can simply self-diagnose and treat at home. The delicate balance that must be maintained for this type of therapy to be successful and not harmful make it necessary for you to seek a trained physician to test and monitor your condition. Testosterone therapy is only available by prescription and has to be supervised by a physician. Side effects include oily skin, acne and increased facial hair. However with proper dosage these side effect are minimal, and worth the benefits to most patients.
Excessive dosage can cause clitoral enlargement and lowering of the voice.
Testosterone s available in synthetic or natural forms administered as long-acting injections, implanted pellets, pills, skin patches or transdermal creams. A complete physical exam and laboratory analysis of all the major hormones is absolutely necessary to correctly diagnose your need for hormone replacement, if any. In closing, research is proving more and more that anti-aging benefits without proper balanced hormone replacement therapy is limited. Men and women both experience widespread decline in hormone levels that can seriously effect how quickly and how healthy they will be as they age.