Why Don’t I Feel Different On TRT?
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Video Summary
A 60-year-old man asks why he feels no different after several months on TRT. He reports using approximately 50 mg of testosterone twice weekly, or roughly 100 mg per week, since April without noticing the expected improvement.
Dr. O’Connor explains that many men notice benefits within the first couple of months, so a lack of response after several months warrants looking beyond the testosterone dose alone. He raises the possibility of another underlying issue, including mood-related factors, and recommends reviewing the actual hormone results and overall health status with the treating healthcare provider.
The discussion emphasizes the ABCDs™, including A1C, blood pressure, cholesterol, coronary plaque, and family cardiovascular history. Dr. O’Connor stresses that men on TRT should become educated about their own health while continuing to work with appropriate medical professionals rather than judging testosterone therapy only by how they feel.
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Key Takeaways
- A man who feels no improvement after several months on TRT should review more than the testosterone dose alone.
- Dr. O’Connor says many men notice TRT benefits within the first couple of months, making a persistent lack of response worth investigating.
- An underlying mood-related issue or another health problem may contribute when testosterone therapy does not produce the expected improvement.
- A1C, blood pressure, cholesterol, coronary plaque, and family history remain important when evaluating a man’s overall response to TRT.
- Men on testosterone should understand their own health data while continuing to work with qualified healthcare professionals.