Episode 2: Your guide to effective testosterone replacement therapy near me
January 20, 2026 · 10:49
This episode guides diagnosing low testosterone, realistic TRT benefits, and finding safe, evidence-based local care.
TRT risks
Covers the potential downsides and side effects of testosterone replacement therapy (TRT), including cardiovascular concerns, fertility suppression, elevated hematocrit, estrogen-related issues, and prostate considerations. Learn how to evaluate risk factors, monitor labs, and make safer decisions to protect long-term health and performance.
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Episode 1: Facing the truth: My experience with testosterone replacement therapy side effects
January 19, 2026 · 10:42
Evidence-based look at TRT side effects and the monitoring steps needed to manage them safely.
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TRT side effects. Facts and myths.
Dr. Alexander Grant, MD, PhD: Urologist & Men's Health Advocate
Nov 14, 2025 · 13 min read
Testosterone replacement can change energy, mood, strength, and sex drive — but it also shifts blood, skin, fertility, and prostate health. Here is a clear, evidence-based guide to TRT side effects and how to manage them safely. “Most problems blamed on TRT are preventable. The real risk is starting testosterone in the wrong man, at ...
Understanding testosterone replacement therapy side effects and management
Dr. Alexander Grant, MD, PhD: Urologist & Men's Health Advocate
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In men with confirmed hypogonadism (often total testosterone
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Dr. Susan Carter, MD: Endocrinologist & Longevity Expert
Aug 23, 2025 · 15 min read
Testosterone therapy can cause “unexpected” side effects beyond libido and muscle gains, including bone-marrow–driven rises in hemoglobin/hematocrit that can reach erythrocytosis when hematocrit exceeds ~54%, along with water retention, acne, mood changes, and reduced fertility. Here’s what to monitor, why these effects happen, and how to manage them safely with your clinician. “Testosterone can be ...
Understanding testosterone replacement therapy: Potential risks and benefits
Dr. Susan Carter, MD: Endocrinologist & Longevity Expert
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Men with clear hypogonadal symptoms and confirmed low testosterone (about total
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 ...