Testosterone is a hormone that is essential for male sexuality , but the addition of hormone levels is through treatment will only add new problems . The reason , a study at the University of Texas found that testosterone therapy may increase the risk of heart disease .
Testosterone is a hormone that helps regulate heart function and plays an important role in sperm production , bone health , energy levels , muscle mass and concentration . Because of the many functions , testosterone is more than just sex hormones in men .
The problem is , most men experience a drop in testosterone production as they enter their 30s . So some of them also perform testosterone supplementation in order to normalize the levels in the body .
In 2011 , there were 5.3 million people in the U.S. who perform the therapy . The number was increased nearly three -fold since 2000 . Nevertheless, the benefits and risks of long-term use of testosterone therapy is not widely known .
In the new study , the researchers analyzed data from 9,000 retired men who underwent coronary angiography during 2005 to 2011 . The procedure is usually done for people who are experiencing symptoms such as chest pain or have a high risk of heart disease .
Testosterone is a hormone that helps regulate heart function and plays an important role in sperm production , bone health , energy levels , muscle mass and concentration . Because of the many functions , testosterone is more than just sex hormones in men .
The problem is , most men experience a drop in testosterone production as they enter their 30s . So some of them also perform testosterone supplementation in order to normalize the levels in the body .
In 2011 , there were 5.3 million people in the U.S. who perform the therapy . The number was increased nearly three -fold since 2000 . Nevertheless, the benefits and risks of long-term use of testosterone therapy is not widely known .
In the new study , the researchers analyzed data from 9,000 retired men who underwent coronary angiography during 2005 to 2011 . The procedure is usually done for people who are experiencing symptoms such as chest pain or have a high risk of heart disease .
