The truth about taking testosterone

CitrixNews Staff

· April 30, 2026 at 11:58 AM

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Can testosterone really slow ageing?

Dr Xand explains what the hormone actually does, who may benefit from treatment, and why it's not a fix for healthy people.

He also outlines the risks of taking extra testosterone — and why it's carefully prescribed, especially for women.

To watch this with subtitles go to BBC iPlayer and search for Morning Live from 28/04/2026.

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