Sage-Tips

Can you increase testosterone without TRT?

There are a variety of lifestyle treatments involving exercise, diet, and sleep that have been shown to increase testosterone levels. Talk to your doctor about what may be best for you.

Can I get TRT without low testosterone?

TRT is only available with a prescription. If a person presents with symptoms consistent with low testosterone levels, a doctor will only provide a prescription after taking a thorough medical history and performing physical and lab exams.

Which treatment is best for low testosterone?

The most common treatment for low testosterone is testosterone replacement therapy (TRT). TRT is given as an injection, a skin patch, or a topical gel containing testosterone that replaces the testosterone missing from your body. Though this treatment is common, TRT is known to have some risks and side effects.

Can you get TRT with normal testosterone?

Men should not take TRT if they have normal testosterone levels or if their testosterone levels have not been tested. If you have normal testosterone levels, using TRT will not help your health problems.

Can I get TRT at 25?

There’s no magic number for the age at which men should start thinking about hormone therapy. Since everyone’s body operates a little differently, TRT could be something you consider anywhere from your mid-20s to your late 40s or so. Ultimately, the best age for TRT is whatever age that you personally need it.

Are bodybuilders on TRT?

Some athletes and bodybuilders use anabolic steroids illegally and without medical supervision. These anabolic steroids may contain testosterone or chemicals that act like testosterone. TRT contains only testosterone that is given under medical supervision in doses that are regulated and approved.

Is testosterone replacement therapy (TRT) safe?

Testosterone replacement therapy (TRT) has surged in popularity over the past decade. Millions of older men have turned to TRT to restore hormone levels in hopes of refueling energy and reigniting their sex drive. Yet TRT remains controversial because of its uncertain benefits and potential health risks.

Do I need to go on TRT?

Primary is where the testicles simply don’t produce enough testosterone. If this is what you are suffering from, you definitively need to go on TRT. The alternatives to testosterone replacement therapy I’m suggesting aren’t going to help to any extent.

Should men with low blood testosterone take hormone replacement therapy?

But because prostate cancer is so common, doctors tend to be leery of prescribing testosterone to men who may be at risk. For men with low blood testosterone levels, the benefits of hormone replacement therapy usually outweigh potential risks. However, for most other men it’s a shared decision with your doctor.

Can you have low testosterone and not know it?

You need to have both low levels of testosterone—less than 300 nanograms per deciliter (ng/dL)—and several symptoms (see page 7) to get a prescription for TRT. “It is possible to have low levels and not experience symptoms,” says Dr. Hayes.