Men's Health
Do you need testosterone therapy?
Learn what it can and can't do.
- Reviewed by Howard E. LeWine, MD, Chief Medical Editor, Harvard Health Publishing
You may have seen advertisements and various celebrity endorsements touting the wonders of testosterone replacement therapy (TRT). They claim that raising testosterone levels makes men feel younger and stronger, and boosts their sex life.
All that sounds wonderful, but is TRT really a potent anti-aging elixir? As with many miracle claims, don't believe the hype.
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About the Author

Matthew Solan, Executive Editor, Harvard Men's Health Watch
About the Reviewer

Howard E. LeWine, MD, Chief Medical Editor, Harvard Health Publishing
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