SHR # 2451 :: RLRx: New Study Looks At The Pathways Testosterone Protects Against Cardiovascular Disease - Ronnie Milo - In light of new guidelines suggested by the American College of Physicians released on Monday, older men should not be prescribed testosterone except to remedy sexual dysfunction. Are they completely wrong? A recent study in the Journal of Cardiovascular Translational Research looked at Testosterone levels and the association with the main risks for CVD, namely metabolic syndrome, type 2 diabetes mellitus, obesity, atherosclerosis, dyslipidaemia and hypertension. Is the new guidelines putting more men at risk?