Testosterone Therapy Poses Major Heart and Stroke Risk

15 Apr Testosterone Therapy Poses Major Heart and Stroke Risk

A new study warns that testosterone therapy could increase the risk of stroke and heart attack in men over 65, as well as men under this age having a history of heart or blood vessel problems.

The study, published in the journal PLoS One, went on to state that testosterone replacement therapy, used by men with low energy and sex drive to boost these levels, could cause a two-fold increase in the risk of developing cardiovascular conditions.

Warning Label

The Food and Drug Administration has been getting requests from concerned bodies to ensure that all testosterone boosting medication carry a bold and distinct warning label which warns prospective consumers of the dangers of testosterone hormone treatment.

Increased Risk of Heart Attacks and Stroke

Additionally, according to TRT from NovaGenix in Jupiter, despite the fact that men participating in this study became more prone to heart attacks and strokes after 90 days of therapy with the hormone, there was no direct cause and effect relationship between these conditions and the uptake of testosterone. Having said that, it’s important to note that testosterone promotes blood clotting. This can prove to be particularly problematic to people with narrow blood vessels or those that are weakened by age.

Aggressive Marketing

Aggressive marketing in the State of Texas has made these drugs available to the average man via television, radio and internet ads. At the same time, they may be bought without a prescription, meaning that individuals who take this kind of therapy might be more prone to abusing it in the name of getting maximum results.

Testosterone and Age

Testosterone levels in men gradually fall after the age of forty. In some individuals, this might cause diminished sex drive as well as fatigue. However, other things such as low B12 levels in the body might mimic low testosterone level symptoms. Because of this, it’s important to seek medical attention before deciding to go on testosterone therapy in order to identify the exact cause of one’s condition.

Legal Help

Drug companies should take responsibility and ensure that their consumers know exactly what they’re buying into, as well as the inherent risks that come with this kind of therapy. If you’ve suffered a heart attack or stroke while on testosterone therapy, you should get in touch with a Texas product liability attorney to discuss what your options are with regard to seeking justice and compensation. Please call Rasansky Law firm at 1-877-659-1620 any time of the day, 24 hours a day. You can also leave us a message via our online form. Thanks for choosing us!