Local study: TRT Doesn't Raise Heart-Attack Risk

[AnaSCI]

Local study: Testosterone therapy doesn't raise heart-attack risk - Houston Chronicle

Testosterone treatment prescribed for men whose bodies produce little or no hormones doesn't increase the risk of heart attack, according to a Houston-area study that should ease fears of men with the condition.

Dr. Jacques Baillargeon, UTMB-Galveston professor, says the study found patients with hypogonadism who were already at higher risk for heart attack lowered that risk with testosterone treatment. 

Baillargeon, whose 2013 research documented a tripling in testosterone use in the past decade, said he was motivated to conduct the new study because of conflicting data about testosterone's effect. Before recent studies found a cardiovascular risk, he noted, there was a large body of evidence that found the treatment does not increase the risk of heart attack.

 

[rangerjockey]

Those ads we see on TV I think are "ambulance chasers" looking for settlement $. I had/have heart issues and my Dr. has me on Test 2x week. With no issues. + my addition of suppliments as well. I know im WAY above baseline with zero issues. All my DR. says is " Your a big man." I laugh and tell him it the Test. you got me on..He also laughs..

 

[humpthebobcat]

I just saw one of those lawyer commercials trying to link cialis and viagra to skin melanoma! yikes

 

[thebrick]

I remember my doctor telling me years ago that you are just giving your body something that is needed if you are test deficient. Like insulin for a diabetic. I liked the comparison.

I also think that men who have healthy test levels stay more active which is a healthier lifestyle than having low test and doing nothing.