A loophole in FDA regulations allows pharmaceutical marketers to urge men to talk to their doctors if they have certain "possible signs" that mean they need testosterone replacement therapy (TRT). If a man's testosterone is below the normal range, there is a chance he could feel better with TRT. However, men on long-term TRT appear to have a higher risk of cardiovascular diseases, like heart attacks and strokes. For example, in 2010, researchers halted the Testosterone in Older Men study when early results showed that men on TRT had noticeably more heart problems. The evidence is mixed about TRT on the growth of prostate cancer cells. TRT suppresses the body to make less testosterone, once the treatment starts, it's hard to come off of it. Work with your doctor and monitor blood tests when you are on TRT.
With symptoms of low T, please try natural remedies first, such as eating healthy, exercising regularly, getting enough sleep, managing stress, getting acupuncture, herbs, and dietary supplements.
