Understanding testosterone potential risks and benefits: A safer TRT roadmap for men
Dr. Susan Carter, MD: Endocrinologist & Longevity Expert
Aug 09, 2025 · 14 min read
Understanding testosterone potential risks and benefits comes down to this: testosterone therapy is most useful and safest when a real deficiency is confirmed on repeat early morning labs and followed with ongoing monitoring. Done well, treatment can improve libido, mood, and body composition, but it can also suppress fertility and raise hematocrit, so the workup ...