This hormonal deficiency can result in uneven muscle growth, where certain areas of the muscle exhibit strations—visible striations or bands—due to inconsistent protein deposition and fiber alignment. One of the primary hormones involved in muscle development is testosterone, which plays a crucial role in protein synthesis and muscle hypertrophy. Techniques like foam rolling, massage, and physical therapy can also aid in maintaining muscle health and reducing the likelihood of striations caused by overuse.
However, there isn't evidence to suggest that T actually causes prostate cancer. So if you already have an enlarged prostate that makes it difficult to urinate, testosterone could exacerbate the issue, says Dr. Tamler. Because there are androgen receptors in the prostate, testosterone can make it grow. But watching over these levels is another reason you should be under a doctor's care when taking testosterone. In the case of heart attacks and strokes, the concern is that testosterone thickens blood because it binds to androgen receptors that stimulate bone marrow to produce more red blood cells. Contact with excess testosterone can affect children’s genitalia and cause premature pubic hair development and aggressive behavior.