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Generic Name: testosterone injection (tes TOS ter one) Brand Names: Andro LA 200, Delatestryl, Depandro 100, Depo-Testosterone, Testosterone Cypionate, Testosterone Enanthate

Testosterone is a sex hormone that is produced in male testicles.

Testosterone is also produced in small amounts in woman's ovaries and adrenal system.

Testosterone is used in men and boys to treat conditions caused by a lack of this hormone, such as delayed puberty, impotence, or other hormonal imbalances. It is also used in women to treat breast cancer that has spread to other parts of the body.

Before receiving this medication, tell your doctor if you have benign prostatic hypertrophy (BPH), a bleeding or blood clotting disorder, high cholesterol, any type of cancer, liver or kidney disease, or heart disease, coronary artery disease, or a history of heart attack.

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Before receiving testosterone, tell your doctor if you are allergic to any drugs, or if you have:

benign prostatic hypertrophy (BPH);

any type of cancer;

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