A 58-year-old male prescribed testosterone replacement is married to a 34-year-old woman who is expecting their first child.What safety measure would you teach the patient and his wife?

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Testosterone can cause virilization in children and women following secondary exposure.Warn them to avoid touching skin,clothing,or linens that have come into contact with testosterone preparations.Additionally testosterone preparations have a high likelihood of increasing risk for birth defects or fetal damage and should be avoided during pregnancy or breastfeeding.

A 58-Year-Old Male Prescribed Testosterone Replacement Is Married to a 34-Year-Old