Can Testosterone Increase Blood Pressure?

timk · Dec 13, 2017

Can testosterone elevate blood pressure?

Ive checked it the last two days and it is hovering around 140/90.
Ive not exercised in about two weeks due to a cold, and I’m not taking any medications for my cold.

My usual blood pressure is very good and I’m concerned.

MG123 · Dec 13, 2017

Yes. Testosterone can raise BP via several mechanisms, but so can being sick, especially if you have an infection or a fever. I would let yourself get well, and then begin checking it regularly.

Vince Carter · Dec 13, 2017

2 weeks with a cold...time to go the Dr, eh?

timk · Dec 13, 2017

MG123 said:
Yes. Testosterone can raise BP via several mechanisms, but so can being sick, especially if you have an infection or a fever. I would let yourself get well, and then begin checking it regularly.

Thank you.