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The Dangers of Testosterone Replacement Therapy

On Behalf of | Apr 14, 2014 | Tampa Low Testosterone

Testosterone replacement therapy can be administered in a number of different ways. Each type of testosterone replacement therapy listed below have been connected in causing a 29% increase in the risk of heart attack, stroke and death.

Testosterone Creams and Gels

  • AndroGel is a gel testosterone replacement therapy that is applied to the shoulder or upper arms daily.
  • Axiron is a testosterone replacement therapy that is applied to the underarm area daily.
  • Fortesta is a gel testosterone replacement therapy that is applied to the thighs daily.
  • Testim is a gel testosterone replacement therapy that is applied to the shoulders daily.

Testosterone Injections

  • Delatestryl is a testosterone replacement therapy in the form of an injection.

Other Types of Testosterone Replacement Therapies

  • Androderm is a testosterone replacement therapy patch that is applied to the stomach, thighs, back or upper arms daily.
  • Striant is a testosterone replacement therapy that adheres to the gums and is placed twice daily.
  • Testopel is a pellet testosterone replacement therapy that is placed under the skin to continuously deliver testosterone for 3 – 6 months at a time.

Recent studies indicate that any of these types of testosterone replacement therapy can cause a 29% increase in the risk of cardiac arrest, stroke and death. Contact our office today at 814.254.2637 to schedule a free legal consultation regarding any potential claim for injuries caused by testosterone replacement therapy (TRT). We look forward to working with you to resolve any injury claim.

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