Dr. Ridwan and his colleagues provide an overview of low testosterone treatment options. Testosterone replacement therapy, or hormone replacement therapy, can be administered in a variety of formats, including testosterone injections. Patient benefits, risks, and even insurance coverage all play a role in choosing the right testosterone replacement therapy. Some risks of testosterone replacement are discussed including prostate cancer risk and breast cancer risk, as well as the careful monitoring of these patients through Prostate-Specific Antigen (PSA) screening.
Dr. Ridwan and his colleagues provide an overview of low testosterone treatment options. Testosterone replacement therapy, or hormone replacement therapy, can be administered in a variety of formats, including testosterone injections. Patient benefits, risks, and even insurance coverage all play a role in choosing the right testosterone replacement therapy. Some risks of testosterone replacement are discussed including prostate cancer risk and breast cancer risk, as well as the careful monitoring of these patients through Prostate-Specific Antigen (PSA) screening.