UVA Health Warns Men on Online Hormone Treatments as Men’s Health Month Highlights Risks
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Updated · CBS19 News · Jun 9
UVA Health Warns Men on Online Hormone Treatments as Men’s Health Month Highlights Risks
3 articles · Updated · CBS19 News · Jun 9
Summary
UVA Health urged men to be cautious about hormone treatments marketed through social media and online clinics, saying patients may start therapy without fully understanding the risks.
Dr. Ryan Smith, a urologist and men’s health specialist at UVA Health, said the concern comes as online ads increasingly pitch hormone therapy as a quick route to better energy, muscle growth and sex drive.
Men’s Health Month has put added focus on preventive care, giving the warning broader relevance as more men encounter aggressive digital marketing for treatment.