Can I stop testosterone therapy?

TRT is a life-long treatment. If you stop taking it, your testosterone levels will drop. Some men with low-T decide not to be treated. They may find other ways to increase their energy level, or they may decide to live with the changes in their sexual desire and body.

What happens if I just stop taking testosterone?

Because testosterone is such a powerful hormone, ending treatment can adversely affect patients. Weight gain, muscle loss, headaches, and loss of sex drive are all potential outcomes.

How long do men stay on testosterone therapy?

Our answer to this is simple: you can stay on testosterone therapy for as long as you feel it is benefiting you. Below, we highlight some of the rationale behind this recommendation, and what makes TRT a safe therapy for use indefinitely.

How long does it take for natural testosterone to come back after TRT?

Natural testosterone levels should return over 1-3 months but this approach leaves the body wide open to hormonal collapse.

Is testosterone therapy lifelong?

TRT is a life-long treatment. If you stop taking it, your testosterone levels will drop. Some men with low-T decide not to be treated. They may find other ways to increase their energy level, or they may decide to live with the changes in their sexual desire and body.

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Does testosterone return after TRT?

Unfortunately, testosterone production generally doesn't ramp back up after TRT (unless your low-T was due to a certain medical condition that you've been able to treat and resolve). Testosterone therapy replaces the missing T that's causing your low levels, but it doesn't cure low-T.

Can testosterone therapy be short term?

A recent study published in June 2022 by The Lancet Healthy Longevity shows that men with low testosterone can receive short-term testosterone replacement therapy (short-term TRT) from three months to a year without the risk of heart-related problems.

What are the permanent effects of testosterone?

There are 3 permanent changes that occur over time if you are taking testosterone: Lower, deepened voice in tone. Facial hair and body hair growth. Clitoris enlargement/bottom growth (by one to two centimeters)

How long do you have to take testosterone?

Generally speaking, testosterone therapy is an ongoing treatment that continues long-term, if not indefinitely. As with most chronic conditions, stopping therapy could see your symptoms returning as testosterone levels once again fall below healthy levels. This doesn't mean you're on your own.

Can you stop testosterone cold turkey?

If a guy suddenly stops taking testosterone after using it for more than a month or so, he's very likely to feel terrible-he could have low energy, low sex drive, be irritable, and even feel depressed.

Can you become dependent on testosterone?

Drug dependence in individuals using approved doses of testosterone for approved indications has not been documented.

What is average testosterone level by age in males?

Age-specific middle tertile levels were 409-558 ng/dL (20-24 years old), 413-575 ng/dL (25-29 years old), 359- 498 ng/dL (30-34 years old), 352-478 ng/dL (35-39 years old), and 350-473 ng/dL (40-44 years old). Age-specific cutoffs for low testosterone levels were 409, 413, 359, 352, and 350 ng/dL, respectively.

How fast do you feel the effects of testosterone?

Changes in erections/ejaculations may require up to 6 months. Effects on quality of life manifest within 3–4 weeks, but maximum benefits take longer. Effects on depressive mood become detectable after 3–6 weeks with a maximum after 18–30 weeks. Effects on erythropoiesis are evident at 3 months, peaking at 9–12 months.

Does testosterone give you energy?

Testosterone is a hormone that helps contribute to having healthy levels of energy and an overall feeling of vitality. This means if you're a man with low testosterone, you can experience unwelcome symptoms of tiredness and fatigue.

What happens if you stop taking testosterone after a year?

When you stop taking testosterone boosters, your body returns to its pretreatment state. Many users report tiredness and weakness, loss of muscle mass, and fat increase. Reduced sex drive and hair loss are also common symptoms.

What are irreversible side effects of testosterone?

Some of the effects of hormone therapy are reversible, if you stop taking them. The degree to which they can be reversed depends on how long you have been taking testosterone. Clitoral growth, facial hair growth, voice changes and male-pattern baldness are not reversible.

Does testosterone make you horny?

Testosterone is the hormone that powers your man's sex drive (and also plays a role in yours.) In short, normal to high testosterone = horny man.

Does TRT affect life expectancy?

The cardiovascular issues associated with TRT have been clarified by recent studies showing that therapy associated with clear increases in serum testosterone levels to the normal range is associated with reduced all-cause mortality.

How fast do testosterone levels drop after injection?

Levels of circulating testosterone peak within 10 to 12 hours of initial administration, and reach steady state within 24 hours (14). When the product is discontinued, testosterone levels drop below normal within two to 4 hours, allowing for quick reversal if necessary.

How long do testosterone injections last?

For example, oral and transdermal testosterone boosters stay in your system for only a few days. Some testosterone boosters may remain in your body for about seven weeks if you take them via an injection.

Do you feel anything after injecting testosterone?

When you inject testosterone, you're putting a depot of oil into muscle tissue which is slowly dispersed into the bloodstream (for several days, or even weeks, depending on the ester). As a side effect of this, you might experience injection site soreness for a few days after the fact.

What should a 50 year old man's testosterone level be?

Most doctors agree that a “normal” reading falls anywhere between 300 to 1,000 nanograms per deciliter (ng/dL). About 40% of men over age 45 will have levels that come in below that range.

What should a 40 year old man's testosterone level be?

Age-specific middle tertile levels were 409-558 ng/dL (20-24 years old), 413-575 ng/dL (25-29 years old), 359-498 ng/dL (30-34 years old), 352-478 ng/dL (35-39 years old), and 350-473 ng/dL (40-44 years old).

At what age do men reach peak testosterone?

Early Adulthood

Once you reach adulthood, your testosterone levels should fall between 240 and 950 ng/dL. Normally, men reach their peak testosterone levels at the age of 20. Following that, testosterone levels gradually decline over the course of the later years of life.