Testosterone Therapy Injury – Were You Affected?
Medical Malpractice , Product Liability
Testosterone is a hormone that occurs naturally in the human body, and it is thought to be responsible for sexuality, the growth of hair, aggression and muscle growth and definition. As men age, testosterone hormone drops and this can lead to things like fatigue, hair loss, lack of interest in sex, and even depression. Testosterone replacement therapy has been marketed heavily over the last decade to help men struggling with the effects of low T, as it’s called. While effective, testosterone therapy is not without its risks. In addition, testosterone hormone manufacturers as well as physicians have oversold the benefits of this drug, making it seem like it is perfect and has no side-effects, and that it is safe for everyone. The truth, however, is a stark contrast from the fantasy in marketing.
Are you looking for a testosterone injury attorney? If you believe that you were overprescribed or wrongly prescribed testosterone leading to physical side-effects and health complications as well as emotional and psychological problems, you may be able to file a testosterone therapy lawsuit. Please call our experienced testosterone injury lawyers NOW at (773) 823-0298 to receive your FREE, no-commitment legal consultation. For over 90 YEARS, we’ve helped tens of thousands of injured victims get the justice and compensation they deserve. We take on all cases, whether big or small, and litigate them or engage in negotiations with the insurance company where possible. We also try cases on a contingency fee basis, which means that you don’t pay a cent for the duration of your case until we recover compensation on your behalf.
Here are some of the risks associated with low-T therapy:
- Increase in body fat
- Osteoporosis or brittle bones
- Body hair decrease
- A change in one’s cholesterol levels
- Anemia as well as hemoglobin abnormalities
- Heart attacks
- Strokes
- An increase in clot formation
Some of the common testosterone drugs in the market include:
- Androgel
- Axiron
- Androderm
- Testim
Testosterone can be injected, taken as a pill, or worn as a patch and even slathered on as a gel. Testosterone makers market these products heavily in the media, and doctors often receive kickbacks in order to recommend these products to their patients.
Is Testosterone Therapy Safe?
Testosterone therapy has inherent risks given the fact that the body’s hormones naturally dip as one gets older. Adding a foreign chemical such as testosterone may increase one’s blood pressure as well as lead to deep vein thrombosis, a condition where clots form in the deeply-situated veins in the legs and aorta. In addition, men that take testosterone boosting products are at risk of polycythemia or the production of too many blood cells which cause the former condition.
Testosterone Therapy Complications Lawyers – Call Us Today!
If you believe that you were harmed by a testosterone product, please get in touch with us at (773) 823-0298 to learn more about your legal options. The call is 100% FREE, and we can help you recover compensation for things such as lost wages, cost of past and future treatment, pain and suffering, wrongful death if a loved one died due to a testosterone therapy induced heart attack , legal fees and so much more. Thanks for choosing us, and we look forward to hearing from you.