Milwaukee Testosterone Therapy Lawyers

Dangers of Testosterone Therapy

Testosterone therapy is approved by the FDA only for men who have low testosterone levels due to certain medical conditions. This includes disorders of the testicles, pituitary glands or brain structures that can cause hypogonadism a medical condition that results in low testosterone.

However, in the last five years, there has been a significant increase in the use of testosterone therapy treatments among men who have low testosterone levels for no other reason than aging.

A study published in 2013 showed that about 20 percent of men receiving testosterone therapy had never had their testosterone levels checked.

The benefits and safety of this type of use remain unknown, but the FDA has concluded that there is an increased risk for cardiovascular problems. Those risks include:

• Heart attack
• Stroke
• Deep vein thrombosis
• Pulmonary embolism
• Death

To make it clear that these drugs are only to be prescribed and used by men with a medical condition that results in low testosterone, the FDA has issued new label restrictions. The change highlights the increased risk of cardiovascular complications among men who use testosterone therapy for the wrong reasons.

As a result of the manufacturers failure to adequately issue warnings about the potential life-threatening side effects associated with testosterone, you may qualify for compensation.