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Low testosterone

Can testosterone therapy improve sexual desire?

In men with confirmed low testosterone, treatment has been shown to modestly improve sexual desire and activity. It is not recommended as a way to raise desire when testosterone levels are normal.

In the T Trials, older men with low testosterone who received treatment reported improved sexual desire and activity compared with placebo.

Effects vary from person to person, and desire is also shaped by sleep, stress, health and relationships, which a good plan considers too.

Risks and limitations

  • Testosterone therapy has risks, including effects on red blood cells and fertility, so it is prescribed only after evaluation and with monitoring.

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