Social media misinformation driving men to NHS clinics in search of testosterone they don’t need

Endocrinologists warn taking testosterone unnecessarily can suppress the body’s natural hormone production

Social media misinformation is driving men to NHS clinics in search of testosterone they don’t need, adding pressure to already stretched waiting lists, doctors have said.

Testosterone therapy is a prescription-only treatment recommended under national guidelines for men with a clinically proven deficiency, confirmed by symptoms and repeated blood tests.

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Endocrinologists warn taking testosterone unnecessarily can suppress the body’s natural hormone production
Social media misinformation is driving men to NHS clinics in search of testosterone they don’t need, adding pressure to already stretched waiting lists, doctors have said.
Testosterone therapy is a prescription-only treatment recommended under national guidelines for men with a clinically proven deficiency, confirmed by symptoms and repeated blood tests. Continue reading…Technology | The Guardian

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