{"id":14753,"date":"2020-02-25T01:33:04","date_gmt":"2020-02-25T01:33:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.healthymale.com\/squad\/?p=14753"},"modified":"2020-02-25T01:33:04","modified_gmt":"2020-02-25T01:33:04","slug":"the-411-on-testosterone-injections","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.healthymale.com\/blog\/sexual-health\/the-411-on-testosterone-injections\/","title":{"rendered":"The 411 on Testosterone Injections"},"content":{"rendered":"

Testosterone injections are given for a number of reasons: to men who need help for sexual dysfunction; to postmenopausal women who are low in the hormone; and to transgender men and nonbinary people who may use them to become more masculine.<\/span><\/p>\n

Symptoms of low testosterone<\/b><\/h3>\n

When testosterone is low, you may notice symptoms such as erectile dysfunction, more body fat and low muscle mass. Low testosterone may also lower your sperm count.<\/span><\/p>\n

Known as \u201chypogonadism,\u201d low testosterone production in the testicles doesn\u2019t always need treatment. Even if you do need treatment, it\u2019s not safe for everyone. In fact, the Food & Drug Administration has only approved testosterone therapy for men who have low testosterone because of disorders in the brain, testicles and pituitary gland. Testosterone replacement therapy isn\u2019t approved for age-related decline.<\/span><\/p>\n

Administering testosterone injections<\/b><\/h3>\n

You may be able choose whether to have a doctor give you the shots (in the buttocks) at their office or do them at home yourself (in the thigh).\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Even if you choose to do the injections yourself at home, you will need to visit your doctor every few months to check in and monitor your changes.<\/span><\/p>\n

Risk of testosterone injections<\/b><\/h3>\n

For most men, testosterone injections are safe, although there is always a risk. Possible side effects and complications include:<\/span><\/p>\n

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  • a greater risk of venous thrombosis<\/span><\/li>\n
  • a greater risk of polycythemia (a rare type of blood cancer)<\/span><\/li>\n
  • problems in the lower urinary tract<\/span><\/li>\n
  • a greater risk of cardiovascular problems<\/span><\/li>\n
  • an allergic reaction<\/span><\/li>\n
  • acne<\/span><\/li>\n
  • back pain<\/span><\/li>\n
  • joint pain<\/span><\/li>\n
  • mood swings<\/span><\/li>\n
  • breast pain or enlargement<\/span><\/li>\n
  • headaches<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    Some forms of testosterone may raise your blood pressure, which can increase your risk of a heart attack or stroke. If you\u2019ve got a history of hypertension, heart attacks, strokes or heart disease, be sure to share this information with your doctor before starting any testosterone therapy.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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