All prescription medications carry the possibility of side effects. Hormone replacement therapy addressing problems with Low T will alter the way your body has been working, but overall the changes will be positive. Kingsberg HRT Clinic’s staff provides follow up and monitoring to limit the possibility of testosterone injection side effects.

While the chance of severe side effects from testosterone injections is small, they are listed below. If you have any of these issues, please seek medical attention at once.

Nausea or vomiting	Changes in skin color
Increased or persistent erection	Ejaculation problems
Painful urination	Decrease in testicle size
Shortness of breath	Chest pain or pressure
Blurred vision	Slurred speech or sudden inability to speak
Sudden headache	Sudden weakness on one side of the body
Swelling in the legs, ankles or feet	Pain spreading to jaw or shoulder
Liver problems – upper stomach pain, dark urine, itching, loss of appetite, clay-colored stools, jaundice	High levels of calcium in blood – increase in thirst or urination, constipation, stomach pain, muscle/joint pain, confusion, tiredness
Signs of blood clot in lung (sudden cough, wheezing, coughing up blood, chest pain)	Sign of blood clot in leg (redness, pain, swelling, warmth in one or both legs)

Be sure to let the attending physician know about all of your current medication programs. Contact your medical advisor to find out if what you’re experiencing are possible side effects of testosterone injections.

Side effects for men

Your testosterone replacement therapy will be prescribed for your specific needs. However, it is possible that side effects may occur as a result of testosterone injections. Following is an extensive list of possible issues which may arise as a result of this treatment. Very few of our clients ever experience any of these side effects of testosterone injections in males and females, but it is better to know what to watch for.

These are less common but possible side effects:

Bad breath Bleeding gums Blemishes Breast pain Sleeplessness Toothache Unfocused

Swelling gums Swelling nose Tiredness Stomach cramps Stinging in lips Slow or fast heartbeat

Moodiness Over emotional Pounding in ears Flatulence Paranoia Indigestion Mouth ulcers

Melancholy Upset bowels Dizziness Dry mouth Dysphoria Euphoria Nervousness

Side effects for women

The female body will usually respond to hormone replacement therapy differently than a male’s. Since our doctors almost always prescribe cream-based testosterone treatment for women, any side effects experienced will probably be mild.

Be watchful for these possible testosterone side effects:

Changes in menstrual periods Acne breakouts Hoarse or deepened voice Enlarged clitoris Male-pattern hair growth on chin or chest

Breast swelling or unusual tenderness Headache or anxiety Increased or decreased interest in sex Irritation where medication is applied Numbness or tingly feeling

If you experience any of these symptoms, discontinue use of the medication until you contact your medical advisor to discuss your reaction. The doctor may adjust your prescription dosage or application schedule.

Signs of an allergic reaction to testosterone

If you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction to testosterone, seek emergency medical assistance immediately.

Be alert for:

• Difficulty breathing
• Hives
• Swelling of the lips or tongue
• Swelling of the face or throat

These are alarming and potentially life-threatening conditions which may have resulted from an allergic reaction to your testosterone therapy or from some other source. They require a doctor’s attention immediately.

What can you do to avoid side effects of testosterone injections?

It is important to follow the doctor’s prescription exactly for dosage times and amounts. If you have any questions about the procedure, contact your medical advisor for clarification and concrete answers before beginning injections.

Unlike new drugs which are studied extensively, testosterone has been around for many years. There are studies watching for long term side effects of testosterone injections which have been following groups of men for 5, 10 and even 20 years. None of these studies have yet proven any significant increase in life threatening issues such as prostate cancer or other adverse health conditions.

During the course of your low testosterone treatment program, you will experience changes in your body and overall health. Any side effects of testosterone treatment will serve to guide our doctors to make appropriate changes in your plan. If any of these causes you concern, contact our clinic. It is always better to ask and be sure that your therapy is proceeding on course.