The male hormone levels of testosterone, peak in men in their thirties and begin declining thereafter.
It’s estimated that about 30 percent of men over age 40 have low testosterone levels, increased risks of sexual dysfunction and decreased muscle mass and fatigue.
Many men prefer to use testosterone creams, gels, or skin patches because of convenience, but a top research tells that the injectable form of low-Testosterone treatment is often safer and more effective.
Testosterone prescriptions have tripled over the past decade, as older men are increasingly turning to the T-hormone to boost libido, energy, muscle tone and strength.
Its use is highly controversial because some health authorities have reported that it may increase the risk of heart attack and stroke.
A new research however shows that testosterone’s health risks are lessened if the injectable form is used instead of skin-based application methods.
‘’Our study finds that when testosterone is injected, the effects are stronger in terms of boosting bone density and muscle strength and there are indications that it could
be safer in terms of cardiovascular risk says Stephen Borst, lead author of a recent study on low-T therapy and associate director for geriatric research at the Malcom Randall VA Medical Center in Gainesville, Fla.
The research has analyzed 3,703 men taking testosterone and has compared the effects in men’s health, according to the methods of administration.
The study that appears in the American Journal of Physiology-Endocrinology and Metabolism has found that men who received testosterone injections achieved a “moderate”
increase in muscle strength compared to only a “modest” benefit achieved from T-creams, gels, and patches.
A “moderate” increase translates to a 10- to 15-percent in strength, which could make a meaningful difference in the quality of men’s life.
Men who used the injectable testosterone achieved greater increases in spine and hip density than those using skin-based hormone formulations.
The real surprise came when the researchers looked at testosterone delivery methods in terms of their cardiovascular impacts.
Even though injectable testosterone delivers more of the T-hormone, the negative effects on the cardiovascular system appear to be less.
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