Applications of testosterone therapy

Testosterone is a vital hormone that is naturally produced in men. It is secreted by the gonads of both the gender. Testosterone in men helps the body in maintaining the bone density, sexual drive, sperm production, red blood cells production, fat distribution and muscle strength. On aging the testosterone level is declined.  To counter this testosterone therapy is being conducted. It can be called as an anti-aging formula. People affected with low testosterone level can be prescribed with synthetic versions of testosterone induced in the body. There are many types of testosterone application methods such as testosterone patches, injections or gels. There can be many benefits with the testosterone therapy. However, some side effects are also associated with the therapy. Testosterone therapy can contribute to a sleeping disorder called sleep apnea. It is a serious sleeping disorder in which a person will start and stops breathing repeatedly during sleeps.  It can increase the production of RBC in the blood. This can result in various heart diseases. High level of testosterone can cause skin reactions like acne. It can also increase the risk of prostate cancer in the body. An enlargement of the breasts can be seen in the males with the high level of testosterone.