Supplementation of the hormone is done through several routes, among them injectables, oral intake, buccal,
transdermal patches, creams, and gels. Common side effects of testosterone supplementation include acne, increase
in body hair, and the development of male characteristics in women. Male pattern baldness, clitoral enlargement,
deepening of the voice, and menstrual irregularities are commonly seen in women with too much testosterone. Severe
allergic reactions to testosterone supplementation include vomiting, nausea, yellowing of the skin and the eyes, and
prolonged and painful erections. The supplementation also tends to hinder the natural production of the hormone by
the body, which is the most common side effect found in men. Liver damage as well as cancer have also been linked
to supplementation of this hormone. Breast tenderness and an increased risk for breast cancer have been seen in
women undergoing Growth hormone supplementation. ]
Uses
The hormone is indicated for individuals who cannot produce the hormone in the body or in males with the
hypogonadism. Testosterone replacement therapy maintains normal levels of the hormone in the body. It has also
been found useful in such conditions such as infertility, erectile dysfunction, lack of libido, stimulation of bone marrow
production, and the reversal of anemia. And because it is effective in reducing insulin resistance, the hormone has
also been proven useful as an ant-diabetes drug. It can also be used in the treatment of osteoporosis, cardiovascular
diseases, obesity, depression and anxiety. Supplementation of the hormone has also been done on trans men as part
of hormone replacement therapy, where the main goal is the achievement of the normal male hormone level in the
body.