How long can you stay on TRT?
How long do I have to take testosterone replacement therapy? Indefinitely. TRT does not cure low testosterone, so your symptoms may return if you stop taking it.
How long is a testosterone replacement therapy cycle?
For most men, treatment is a gradual process with no definitive timeframe. With that in mind, you’re most likely to record positive results within the first 3 to 6 months, though a majority of men report an easing of symptoms and a return to health much sooner. Often as little as 3 to 6 weeks.
Is TRT a steroid?
TRT is FDA-approved, while steroid use in the locker room is not. TRT is administered by a medical professional, while most steroid use for bodybuilding and athletic performance enhancement is not. TRT’s purpose is to treat a medical condition (Low T), while illegal steroid abuse is not a medical treatment at all.
Do I have to cycle off TRT?
Stopping TRT will, in most cases, see your body revert to its previous state prior to commencing the treatment. Most patients report feeling more tired, weaker, losing muscle mass, increased fat, thinning hair, and lower sex drive.
Should I start TRT?
Testosterone replacement therapy (TRT) should be given based on symptoms instead of blood values. If you have no energy, gain fat easily, have trouble putting on muscle, have a low libido, and suffer from depression , you may need TRT. You have the choice of injections, gels, creams, pellets, or supplements in treating low T.
Does TRT have to be for life?
TRT may not always need to be taken for life. “If the issue that caused your testosterone levels to drop in the first place resolves, you should have a trial off treatment and be re-evaluated by your doctor,” says Dr. Hayes
Is PCT necessary while on TRT?
No need for PCT. Just taper down your dosage until TRT level. When not on TRT you must stop abruptly and begin a PCT protocol to get things going as fast as possible. Remember why you started. If you plan to continue your testosterone supplementation you wouldn’t ever need to do pct. your levels are artificially high.
How effective is TRT?
The most effective form of TRT is the one that WORKS FOR YOU. By that, I mean the approach that alleviates the symptoms of low testosterone that you are experiencing. The goal of TRT is to resolve your symptoms of low testosterone with an approach that is convenient and effective for YOU.
