Testosterone should not be used in men with breast cancer or known or suspected prostate cancer.
Patients with heart disease, liver disease or kidney disease are not recommended to use testosterone supplements.
Before initiating TRT your doctor should check for prostate abnormalities by means of examination and a blood test for Prostate Specific Antigen (PSA). These tests will ensure complications of the prostate should not arise due to testosterone usage.
Side-effects can occur if you overdose with testosterone (always read the information sheet which will suggest a recommended daily dose and start with that dose before making any changes). These side-effects may include:
- Too frequent or persistent erections of the penis (priapism)
- Nausea and vomiting
- Swelling of the ankles
- Acne
- Headache
- Gynecomastia (breast development)
- Increased appetite
These effects are usually associated with excessive levels of serum testosterone due to too high dosages. These are unlikely to occur if dosage levels are kept within the normal range as suggest in the included information sheet.
