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Is testosterone replacement therapy cost worth it for us?

Dr. Susan Carter, MD: Endocrinologist & Longevity Expert

Aug 06, 2025 · 12 min read

TRT is most likely to be “worth it” for men with persistent symptoms and confirmed low testosterone (total testosterone below ~350 ng/dL or free testosterone below ~100 pg/mL) because this group is the most likely to see meaningful clinical benefits when appropriately monitored. The catch is that TRT is usually a multi‑year (sometimes lifelong) commitment ...

Your guide to effective testosterone replacement therapy near me

Dr. Alexander Grant, MD, PhD: Urologist & Men's Health Advocate

Aug 06, 2025 · 13 min read

Evidence-based testosterone replacement therapy is most likely to help men who have consistent low‑T symptoms plus a total testosterone below about 350 ng/dL (with free testosterone often under 100 pg/mL), confirmed with solid lab testing. Here’s how to tell whether testosterone is really the issue, what TRT can and can’t fix, and how to choose ...

Facing the truth: My experience with testosterone replacement therapy side effects

Dr. Bruno Rodriguez, DPT, CSCS: Strength, Recovery, and Physical Therapy Expert

Aug 06, 2025 · 12 min read

Testosterone replacement therapy can cause predictable side effects—most notably testosterone-driven increases in red blood cell production that push hematocrit above 54% in about 18–20% of men, a threshold linked to thicker blood and higher clot/cardiovascular risk when not monitored. Here’s how the main risks (blood, fluid retention, hair/skin changes, and hormone shutdown) happen and what ...