WHAT ARE THE POSSIBLE NEGATIVE SIDE EFFECTS OF TST?
Some men report some water retention. This usually subsides, but if it doesn’t, it can be easily controlled. I have never heard of appropriate TST damAgeing the liver. While the possibility of inducing, or increasing, the symptoms of BPH (Benign Prostatic Hypertrophy) is often mentioned, numerous studies have shown this is not the case. TST has also been shown to not increase the risk of prostate cancer as well. On the subject of prostate cancer, that is one of two medical conditions which are, at this time, an absolute contraindication (meaning a reason to withhold treatment) to TST. That is why doctors who administer TST monitor prostate health with regular PSA tests. Men over the age of forty should have a digital rectal examination yearly. The other contraindication is male breast cancer. Patients on blood thinners may need to have these medications dosed differently, as TST also helps protect against unwanted clotting. On the other hand, the consistency of the blood is appropriate
