Should a 60 Year Old Man Take testosterone? Many men continue to think that taking testosterone will result in developing a “man’s” body and being forced to play baseball again. But the reality is, even though it may feel like that for a while, your actual age has absolutely nothing to do with whether you should take testosterone. In fact, it’s probably better to be over the age of 50 than under. If you can tolerate taking testosterone undecanoate (also known as Deca Durabolin), it’s perfectly safe for you throughout your entire adult life. Read on to learn more about what this medication is used for, its potential side effects, and how to safely take it. What is testosterone? Testosterone, or “tho” for short, is an androgenic hormone produced by the testes. It is responsible for making many of the masculine characteristics we associate with men: increased muscle mass, increased sex drive, deep voice, increased body hair, deep tan, and the ability to grow muscles. According to da...