Testosterone

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General

• The primary male sex hormone which is responsible for development of:
  • increased body hair, muscle mass, and bone mass
  • testes and prostate

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Performance Enhancing Effects

• Increase muscle and bone mass

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Medical Indications

• Transgender hormone therapy
• Women with breast cancer
• Men with low testosterone levels

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Adverse Reactions

• Altered LFTs
• Acne
• Male pattern baldness
• Breast enlargement in men

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WADA Considerations

• Testosterone is on the WADA prohibited list

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