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    • Men's Health
    • Pharmacology

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    • Testosterone, produced by Leydig cells, regulates growth, mood, and voice via androgen receptors.
    • Serum testosterone levels naturally decline with aging and can be lowered by Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) infection.
    • Subtherapeutic testosterone levels are linked to fatigue, reduced libido, and dysphoria.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To review the role of testosterone in male physiology.
    • To discuss the implications of declining testosterone levels.
    • To evaluate the current landscape of testosterone replacement therapy (TRT) modalities and associated controversies.

    Main Methods:

    • Review of existing literature on testosterone physiology and replacement.
    • Analysis of reported associations between TRT and cardiovascular complications.
    • Examination of various TRT administration methods (oral, topical, injection).

    Main Results:

    • Testosterone replacement is available through multiple routes, each with pros and cons.
    • Recent retrospective studies suggest a potential increased risk of cardiovascular complications with TRT.
    • The efficacy and safety profile of TRT remain subjects of ongoing investigation and debate.

    Conclusions:

    • Testosterone replacement therapy (TRT) is a popular intervention for low testosterone.
    • Emerging evidence links TRT to cardiovascular risks, warranting caution.
    • Further conclusive research is essential to establish the definitive safety and efficacy of TRT.