Herman, a Healthy 50-Year-Old Man Is Thinking About Testosterone Replacement

Multiple Choice

Herman, a healthy 50-year-old man is thinking about testosterone replacement therapy. When he asks his doctor's advice, he is likely to be told that his doctor

A) recommends taking it because there are definite health risks associated with even small declines in testosterone.
B) recommends taking it because although the health risks of small declines in testosterone are uncertain, there are no side effects associated with the use of testosterone replacement therapy.
C) does not recommend taking it because there are no health risks in age-related declines of testosterone.
D) does not recommend taking it because the side effects associated with it suggest that it should only be used by those who suffer from a clear hormone deficiency.