GERMANTOWN, Tenn. — A new study found a male hormone could reduce your risk of breast cancer by 50%.
An Ohio researcher looked at thousands of women around the globe who implanted testosterone and found it not only cured menopausal symptoms, but reduced chances of breast cancer.
Dr. Gregory Laurence with Germantown Aesthetics would be what you would call a cheerleader for testosterone.
He said most women’s testosterone levels drop in their 40s and 50s, which causes a list of symptoms including hot flashes, fatigue, headaches and bone loss.
Laurence said when his patients implant the hormone, it cures those symptoms and reduces your chance of getting breast cancer.
Past research showed there’s something in testosterone that acts as a protective block in breast tissue.
“Fifty percent breast cancer reduction is fabulous, but on top of that, all my symptoms of getting older are gone. It makes it very exciting,” said Laurence.
Robin Beaudoin told WREG she takes testosterone orally, but may try the rice-sized implant for the breast cancer benefits.
“That is really, really exciting for me! We have loads and loads of breast cancer in our family,” she said. “Prevention is always helpful.”
The implant goes under your skin below your hip.
Laurence said the implant goes under your skin below your hip and procedure takes two minutes.
“Right now since its natural, it’s not something patented or approved by the FDA,” he said.
That is why Laurence said some doctors are hesitant, but he expects that to change.
“Fifty years down the road from now, we will look back and see testosterone replacement as one of the biggest discoveries we had for the 21st century,” he said.
A testosterone implant costs around $300, and you need to get a new one up to five times a year.
