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BBC Health 📅 30 Apr 2026 ⏱ 1 min read Men's Health

The truth about taking testosterone

Dr Xand shares the latest information on testosterone

ClinicaliQ Brief
  • Testosterone Use: Key Clinical Takeaways
  • Testosterone replacement therapy should be individualised based on symptom assessment and biochemical confirmation of deficiency, rather than applied universally to all men with low-normal levels
  • Clinical monitoring is essential during testosterone treatment to assess efficacy, tolerability, and potential adverse effects including cardiovascular risk and polycythaemia
  • Patient counselling must address realistic expectations, the chronic nature of testosterone therapy, and the importance of adherence to monitoring protocols and dose optimisation
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Dr Xand shares the latest information on testosterone

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