Health claim
“Testosterone therapy does not increase prostate cancer risk in men 65+.”
Claim checked — mixed / earlyHigh riskcancer
Evidence Summary
Some evidence supports this, but findings are inconsistent or limited in scope.
Research shows mixed findings: some large studies find no significant increase in prostate cancer risk with testosterone therapy in older men, while others suggest a possible modest risk, leading to no clear consensus.
Extracted from
Testosterone Treatment in Men 65 years and Older | By Dr. MorgentalerMen’s Health Boston
Dr. Morgentaler briefly outlines a study suggesting benefits and safety of testosterone therapy for men aged 65 and older.
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