Methyltestosterone50
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Methyltestosterone is a man-made form of testosterone.
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It comes as a tablet that you can swallow.
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Doctors use it when the body does not make enough testosterone on its own.
Why might it be prescribed?
Your doctor may give you methyltestosterone for:
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Low testosterone in men (tiredness, low sex drive, muscle loss).
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Delayed puberty in boys (to help start normal development).
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Certain medical conditions in women, such as breast cancer (to block the effect of estrogen).
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In the past, it was sometimes used for menopausal symptoms, but safer options are more common now.
How is it taken?
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Usually taken once daily by mouth, with or without food.
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Men: often 10–50 mg daily.
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Women: much lower doses, usually 2.5–10 mg daily.
Possible side effects
Like all medicines, methyltestosterone can cause side effects. Some are mild, others more serious:
Common:
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Acne or oily skin
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Mood changes or irritability
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Hair growth (in women)
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Voice changes (in women)
Serious:
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Liver problems (yellowing of eyes/skin, dark urine, stomach pain)
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High blood pressure
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Changes in cholesterol (can affect heart health)
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Swelling in the ankles or feet



