Does testosterone clog arteries?

Older men may want to think twice before starting testosterone treatment, based on results of a clinical trial that found testosterone speeds up the development of plaque in the heart's arteries.

Is testosterone hard on your heart?

Athletes who abuse testosterone and other androgenic steroids have a sharply increased risk of high blood pressure, heart attack, and stroke. And in high doses, testosterone can have a negative effect on cardiac risk factors, including HDL ("good") cholesterol levels.

Does testosterone increase plaque in arteries?

Testosterone increases coronary artery plaque in older men but helps anaemia and bone density. The first study, published in JAMA,1 randomly assigned 170 men aged over 65 with low serum testosterone levels to testosterone gel at a dose that restored levels to the normal range or to placebo gel.

Can testosterone injections damage your heart?

No increased risk

They found no significant increase in cardiovascular events between the testosterone and placebo groups (7.5% vs 7.2%, respectively), or mortality rate (0.4% vs 0.8%, respectively).

Does testosterone affect blood circulation?

Testosterone can dilate blood vessels, which may help keep blood flowing. On the other hand it can increase the number of blood platelet cells, causing blood to clot more easily and increasing stroke risk.

Testosterone and Cardiovascular Health

Can testosterone cause blood clot?

A potentially dangerous side effect of testosterone therapy for transgender men is an increase in red blood cells that can raise the risk of blood clots, heart attack or stroke, according to a new study published in the Endocrine Society's Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism.

Can testosterone cause strokes?

Men taking testosterone replacement therapy (TRT) for age-related hypogonadism are at an increased risk for ischemic stroke, transient ischemic attack (TIA) and myocardial infarction, especially during their first two years of use, researchers report in the American Journal of Medicine.

What is the downside of taking testosterone?

Testosterone therapy has various risks, including: Worsening sleep apnea — a potentially serious sleep disorder in which breathing repeatedly stops and starts. Causing acne or other skin reactions. Stimulating noncancerous growth of the prostate (benign prostatic hyperplasia) and growth of existing prostate cancer.

What are the side effects of 1 testosterone?

For Healthcare Professionals

The most frequently reported side effects with this drug are edema, acne, site pain, injection site erythema, cough or dyspnea during or immediately after injection.

What fights plaque in arteries?

Whereas LDL particles deposit cholesterol into plaques of atherosclerosis, some high-density lipoprotein (HDL) particles help remove cholesterol from plaques. That's why it's often referred to as "good" cholesterol.

Does testosterone mess with your cholesterol?

There is some scientific evidence to suggest that low testosterone levels contribute to cardiovascular disease, and there is ample evidence that as testosterone levels rise, cholesterol levels fall. So the drop in your LDL and HDL levels makes sense.

Is testosterone good for heart health?

Supplementing testosterone significantly reduces heart attacks and strokes in men with unnaturally low levels of the hormone, according to new research presented at the European Association of Urology congress today.

Can heart patients take testosterone?

Recommendations from both the American College of Cardiology (ACC) and American Endocrine Society are to avoid TRT in men with poorly controlled heart failure (HF), recent myocardial infarction (MI), revascularization, and stroke within last six months [12].

Is testosterone injection hard on the liver?

Testosterone treatment improves liver function and reduces cardiovascular risk: A long-term prospective study.

How long should a man take testosterone injections?

One of the most common questions we get from men in our clinic is, “How long will I need to take Testosterone for?” It's an understandable concern, especially when you discuss adding a new medication. Our answer to this is simple: you can stay on testosterone therapy for as long as you feel it is benefiting you.

What are the long-term effects of testosterone injections?

Paré et al. found that testosterone increased the density of bone mineral and decreased body fat. However, it also increased the risks of prostate cancer, high blood pressure, baldness and a condition affecting the spine.

Can you take testosterone safely?

Yes, you can safely take testosterone if it is prescribed by a Hormone Specialist Physician, and you are regularly monitored. The risks involved with taking testosterone are minimal when compared to the potential benefits. If you are experiencing symptoms of low testosterone, don't wait any longer to seek treatment!

Can testosterone cause heart failure?

Testosterone deficiency is common in men with dilated cardiomyopathy and heart failure, and studies have shown an association between low testosterone levels and poor cardiovascular outcomes.

Does testosterone make you take more risks?

But it is important to recognise that testosterone levels are also associated with male psychological characteristics such as dominant, aggressive and risk taking behaviour.

Does testosterone increase blood pressure?

Testosterone can increase your blood pressure, which can increase your risk of heart attack, stroke, or death. You may need to stop using testosterone or start taking blood pressure medication.

How long does it take for testosterone to cause blood clots?

One possibility is that testosterone interferes with the enzymes that break up blood clots, causing clots to form more regularly. The risk of blood clots rapidly peaks within the first six months of TRT and gradually falls after nine months of treatment.