Millions of American men use a prescription testosterone injection or gel as forms of testosterone replacement therapy (often referred to as TRT therapy) to restore normal levels of the manly hormone. The ongoing pharmaceutical marketing blitz promises that low-T treatment can make men feel more alert, energetic, mentally sharp, and sexually functional. However, legitimate safety concerns linger.
Signs of low testosterone
MIND
- Depression
- Reduced self-confidence
- Difficulty concentrating
- Disturbed sleep
BODY
- Declining muscle and bone mass
- Increased body fat
- Fatigue
- Swollen or tender breasts
- Flushing or hot flashes
SEXUAL FUNCTION
- Lower sex drive
- Fewer spontaneous erections
- Difficulty sustaining erections
