Association Between Testosterone Replacement Therapy and Prostatic Disorders in Elderly Hypogonadal Men.

Summary: Many older men with low testosterone are afraid to take hormone medicine because they worry it might cause prostate problems. This huge study looked at hundreds of thousands of older men to see what really happens. The good news? Men who took testosterone actually had a lower chance of getting prostate cancer. However, they did have a slightly higher chance of getting an enlarged prostate (a non-cancer issue that makes it hard to pee). Doctors can use this information to help men make the best choice for their own bodies.