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Rapid growth in private testosterone prescribing raises safety concerns

Rapid growth in private testosterone prescribing raises safety concerns
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Experts in The BMJ have warned that the rapid growth of private testosterone prescribing may lead to over-treatment in men with non-specific symptoms or borderline test results. The report highlights concerns regarding the long-term safety and clinical necessity of these treatments.

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The expansion of private healthcare services for hormone therapy raises public health concerns about medical ethics, patient safety, and the potential for unnecessary pharmaceutical intervention.

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