One man's opinion. (Letters).I was diagnosed 12 years ago with Klinefelter's syndrome Kline·fel·ter's syndrome n. A chromosomal anomaly in males characterized by the presence of two X-chromosomes and one Y-chromosome, causing reduced testicular size, seminiferous tubule dysgenesis, and infertility. Also called XXY syndrome. , which has as a symptom low testosterone ("Unproven Elixir elixir /elix·ir/ (e-lik´ser) a clear, sweetened, alcohol-containing, usually hydroalcoholic liquid containing flavoring substances and sometimes active medicinal ingredients. e·lix·ir n. ," SN: 5/10/03, p. 296). After starting bimonthly bi·month·ly adj. 1. Happening every two months. 2. Happening twice a month; semimonthly. adv. 1. Once every two months. 2. Twice a month; semimonthly. n. pl. injections of testosterone, I experienced some mild body changes but nothing excessive. I'm nearly 65 but feel like I'm 55. Testosterone may kill me some day by causing prostate cancer prostate cancer, cancer originating in the prostate gland. Prostate cancer is the leading malignancy in men in the United States and is second only to lung cancer as a cause of cancer death in men. , but I'll gladly take the risk for what the hormone has done for my increased health and enjoyment of life. H. DENIS NEUMANN, REDWOOD CITY, CALIF. |
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