"Doctors warn taking testosterone unnecessarily can suppress the body’s natural hormone production, cause infertility, and increase the risk of blood clots, heart problems and mood disorders."
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
#UK
https://www.theguardian.com/society/2025/nov/08/social-media-misinformation-driving-men-to-nhs-clinics-in-search-of-testosterone-they-dont-need
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