Safety
9 articles tagged “Safety”
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Bioidentical vs Synthetic HRT: What Matters
FDA-approved bioidenticals exist. Compounded ones skip testing. Here's what the evidence says about safety, efficacy, and cost for women's HRT.
HRT After Hysterectomy: Testosterone & Recovery
Hysterectomy with ovary removal drops testosterone 50% overnight. When to start HRT, which hormones you need, and what recovery actually looks like.
Testosterone Side Effects in Women: Which Reverse
Most side effects stop when you stop — except two that are permanent. What's normal at each dose, frequency data, and the heart/cancer evidence.
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HRT and Bone Density: Preventing Osteoporosis
Women lose up to 20% of bone density in the 5-7 years after menopause. HRT cuts fracture risk 24-34%. When to start, DEXA timing, and what the data shows.
TRT and Prostate Cancer: The 80-Year Myth
The 1941 study that linked testosterone to prostate cancer was based on one patient. Here's what 80+ years of research actually shows.
TRT and Heart Risk: TRAVERSE Trial Explained
The TRAVERSE trial studied 5,246 men on TRT for cardiovascular safety. Here's what the landmark study found and why the FDA removed its heart warning.
TRT and Sleep Apnea: Risks & How to Monitor
Does TRT cause sleep apnea? The evidence is more nuanced than guidelines suggest. Learn who's at risk and how to monitor.
