Men who have heart problems, trouble having kids, or used to have prostate cancer don’t have to be automatically told no to testosterone treatment anymore—doctors can now look at the pros and cons and decide if it might be safe for them.

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Testosterone Replacement, Where Are We in 2025?

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Doctors used to say men with heart problems, fertility issues, or prostate cancer couldn’t take testosterone, but now new research shows they can — if monitored carefully. This study says it’s safe and smart to evaluate each man individually instead of saying 'no' to everyone.

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Testosterone Replacement, Where Are We in 2025?

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