Aging, the biological process of growing old, comes with a number of noticeable changes. As men age, they begin to experience things like hearing and hair loss, low energy, declining sex drive and decreasing muscle mass.
Ad campaigns, targeting aging men in an effort to sell testosterone therapies, have historically worked to convince the male population that these effects are a problematic condition that must be fixed.
The Low T Bandwagon
There’s no doubt that the majority of individuals aren’t enjoying the aging process, but that doesn’t change the fact that it’s natural. Western culture has developed an obsession with anti-aging elixirs, allowing pharmaceutical corporations and beauty companies to make big bucks on fresh and fancy youth-giving products.
Pharmaceuticals that can treat these changes resonate with the male population, encouraging individuals to visit their doctors with a request for drugs like Androgel or Axiron. Health professionals may prescribe testosterone therapy medications because of their effectiveness, but in some cases, they may also be on the corporation’s payroll.
Low testosterone can be difficult to diagnose because the symptoms fit into a number of different categories. Additionally, testosterone levels fluctuate throughout the day. Many men who suffer from erectile dysfunction might have normal testosterone levels, with the real culprit being abnormal circulation or nerve function. Individuals who choose to begin a testosterone therapy regimen should carefully consider the possible side effects.
The Cost of Anti-Aging Supplements
Testosterone drugs have been linked to cardiovascular issues in elderly men.
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While there is no reason that men shouldn’t strive to look their best and maximize their potential, it’s still important to recognize the costs of pharmaceutical testosterone.
Studies have linked testosterone therapy to heart attacks, stroke, blood clots, prostate cancer and early death. Researchers suggest that these side effects are most common for elderly men — the main demographic for the advertisements.
Testosterone levels peak in the late 20s and early 30s, subsequently dropping about 1-2 percent a year. Measures of testosterone levels should be age appropriate, meaning that 75-year-old men and 35-year-old men should not be held to the same lifestyle standards.
Men who used testosterone therapies and experienced cardiac issues or other injuries may be entitled to compensation. Request a free, no-obligation case evaluation today.
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