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. 2009 Jun 22;5:427–448. doi: 10.2147/tcrm.s3025

Table 3.

Potential risks for testosterone replacement therapy

Stimulate growth of prostate cancer and breast cancer
Worsen symptoms of benign prostatic hypertrophy
Cause liver toxicity and liver tumor
Cause gynecomastia
Cause erythrocytosis
Cause testicular atrophy and infertility
Cause skin diseases
Cause or exacerbate sleep apnea