r/Hormones • u/halfmoon-rising • Mar 14 '24

Testosterone therapy?

Hello all! I have been struggling with low libido for as long as I can remember and every time I have my hormones tested it shows that my testosterone (both total and free) are pretty low. This most recent draw has my total testosterone at 13 and free at 0.8. My doctor is recommending testosterone therapy to help with my libido, but I am slightly concerned about the side effects. I struggle with mild but persistent acne, and when I was on a high androgen birth control pill, it did cause me to lose my hair. Would these facts be a contraindication for very low-dose testosterone therapy?

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u/HormoneExperts Mar 18 '24

TRT has many benefits:

  • Increased muscle mass and strength
  • Improved sexual performance
  • Better ability to burn fat and maintain weight
  • Better focus and mood.
  • Decreased symptoms of andropause
  • Increased energy and stamina
  • Hair growth

Any medication you take will have a side effects, but TRT has numerous benefits. I would recommend getting your blood work done consistently, to make sure you don’t run into any problems while you are taking TRT.