19/01/2019
Trt (testosterone replacement therapy)
If you've been diagnosed with an abnormally low T, testosterone replacement therapy (TRT) offers a lot of benefits. But there are risks, too.
Here's what you need to know before you start TRT.
Can testosterone replacement therapy make me feel more energetic?
If you have an abnormally low T, boosting your testosterone levels with TRT can help bring your energy levels back to normal. It can also restore your s*x drive.
You may notice a drop in body fat and a buildup of muscle mass after TRT.
Are there risks to testosterone replacement therapy?
Yes. TRT has side effects, which may include:
Acne and oily skin
Lower s***m count, which can cause infertility
Increased risk of blood clots
Shrinkage of the testicles
Larger breasts
Increased risk of heart attack and stroke
While low testosterone (“low T”) is more common among older men, it can also affect men under 30.
What causes low T in young men?
Regardless of your age, a loss of s*x drive, the development of impotence, and/or reduced muscle
mass and strength; should give any knowledgeable doctor a red flag that T levels aren't on par.
Depression, fatigue, and loss of motivation are also commonly caused by low testosterone. Many of
these symptoms can also be caused by other medical conditions or lifestyle factors. Unfortunately,
many doctors would rather prescribe an antidepressant than bring back testosterone, a natural
substance your body already makes, to a normal blood level.
Low T is less common among young men, but it
can still occur. Contributing factors include: high
cholesterol levels, high blood pressure, being
overweight or obese, drinking excessive amounts
of alcohol, using illegal drugs, using anabolic
steroids, taking certain prescription medications
such as steroids and opiates, especially in
excess. Living the good life in moderation, enjoying
ma*****na and wine doesn’t interfere with your
Mr.O aspirations.
Men today have testosterone levels only one-third
of those of our grandfathers living in their prime:
Younger and younger men are being treated more and
more every day. It is not uncommon to see testosterone
levels plateau and start declining in men around the age
of 30. Some men are even being diagnosed as early as
25. One of the largest recent studies found strong
evidence of a decline of more than 1.3% per year in
men’s blood testosterone levels during the last two
decades. We are facing an epidemic now with men
having much lower testosterone levels then our fathers
and grandfathers had. Low testosterone was almost
non-existent before the 1980s.The sales pitch for TRT reads like a wish list for every man on Earth: build muscle, trim fat, improve
mood, recharge energy, crank up s*x drive. No wonder prescriptions for the therapy have jumped 500
percent over the past 18 years. But while more men are trying TRT, a fierce debate rages among
doctors about the safety and ethics of prescribing it to anyone without a defined deficiency.
Approximately 30 percent of men ages 40 to 79 are affected by hypogonadism, also called androgen
deficiency, a condition marked by testosterone levels below 300 ng/dL (nanograms per deciliter), with
symptoms that include muscle atrophy, weight gain, exhaustion, depression, bad sleep, disinterest in
s*x, and/or erectile dysfunction.
