3 posts tagged with "Side Effects"
Testosterone replacement therapy (TRT) can cause side effects ranging from mild acne and fluid retention to more serious concerns like elevated red blood cell counts and changes in cardiovascular markers. About 25% of men on TRT report at least one side effect during the first 12 weeks, but most are
You started TRT expecting more energy, better mood, and improved body composition. But somewhere around week three, you notice your skin is oilier, your ankles seem puffy, or your resting heart rate crept up a few beats. Is this normal? Should you worry? Most TRT side effects are manageable — if
TRT can accelerate hair loss — but only if you’re already genetically predisposed to male pattern baldness. Roughly 50% of men show signs of androgenetic alopecia by age 50, and testosterone therapy increases dihydrotestosterone (DHT), the hormone that shrinks vulnerable hair follicles. The good news: it’s not inevitable, it’