Check your bloods: https://www.checkyourbloods.com

This is basically one big long advert form a guy who has a vested interest in TRT

The old “I don’t take steroids, I just do trt”

LMFAO how original 🤣🤣🤣

I totally admire your honesty but as a 49 year old man, I'm a little saddened that young men in their 30's need to consider this as a course of action at all. That being said I have no personal judgement on anyone doing what they need to do to feel better.

I hate this timeline so much, it’s crazy. Everything in life is just an ad and people selling you shit

first the creatine industry, now the “250 mg TRT” industry 😂 keep this man safe

The video is titled "Why TRT Actually Sucks" but most of the video went like "Yeah this and that could happened but... what I did to not get that...". It just comes off as mild justification on why you did TRT and why it's not that bad instead of actually addressing the title of the video.

The really sad thing is that people don't discuss how awesome it can transform a man with low T levels that struggles with depression issues anxiety other issues. Everyone jumps right to oh he's just in it for the gym gains.Yes I'm down 80 lbs and still going. Trust me at 46 and T levels naturally in the 200's(Total) I was always depressed and always worried. 6 months after the TRT leap my mind is so much calmer and relaxed, but at the same time I have the drive I had in my 20's. The first 2-3months will be the honeymoon phase and yes if you were low it will be incredible. After that is when optimization really comes into. Don't chase numbers that can be meaningless one person to the next.....It really can change lives for the better!

Being a fitness youtuber is quickly becoming the main cause of hypogonadism.

When you spoke about in the future people having a pen with multiple compounds in it I immediately thought of the 4 colour BIC. One for hair, one for fat, one for yoked, and one for libido.

I started TRT with HCG recently, in less than one calendar year I'd taken off 65 days of work due to terrible fatigue so thought i'd have to quit or drop to part time. Since starting treatment i've not had a single day off from this once dialled in. I tried Clomid first through the clinic, my testosterone responded so we know it's a secondary issue but it threw all my other hormone markers into the red from normal range we couldn't get under control with dosage changes or adding in other meds, TRT feels much better haven't had side effects.

Doctor said I was 'the ideal patient' before staring as i'd already done the things recommended before TRT, weight loss - resistance training - clean diet - tracked sleep - tried alternatives etc. You've got to look at these things first imho, educate yourself and get your blood work done

Thank you for this video... I've been recommended TRT by a clinic at 31 but so much stuff to think about. Appreciate the honest review

I am 64 and have been on a 2 year journey with a very experienced endocrinologist. Testing every 3 months and having a discussion about my symptoms, risks and potential benefits. This subject is vastly more complex than getting your testosterone level measured to see if it is “sub optimal “. There are many many other tests I have done. At times my free testosterone, which is all that really matters because this is what is circulating freely in your blood (hence the name) has been towards the low end of the range and yet I have been feeling great. Most recently I was really feeling down, little energy, poor work outs, tired and very low libido. I got tested again and my free testosterone level was the highest for nearly 2 years - bang in the middle of the range - with the lowest prolactin score too. So I am still not going to start TRT. I have naturally very hematocrit as a result of 50 years of cardio exercise. While not certain TRT often causes hematocrit to increase which I do not need.
My point is one test from a  mail order lab saying you are “sub optimal” is a million miles away from a good reason to jump on TRT. I realise I am lucky to be able to afford the monitoring but hope others can learn from this.

This is a great video James. I've written about TRT for a few magazines and this has allowed me to speak to a range of people - NHS doctors, researchers at some the UK's leading universities, consultant endocrinologists, private clinics, and patients on treatment. There is so much disagreement, confusion and misinformation about low T and TRT. For what it's worth, my advice is do your research and listen to your body. If you have more than once of the symptoms of low T, get your bloods done - and crucially - make sure it's full bloods work and not just your total T. And lifestyle - and poor choices - should always be your starting point and need addressing first.

I am not on TRT, nor have I ever been, but I have definitely considered it. One thing I always find funny, is when getting bloodwork done the doctor sees my testosterone levels and says oh you are within a good range for your age. I am 44, I can say I don’t feel 44. I work out about 4 days a week and I am not overweight and I have two kids under 6. But going back to my doctor saying oh you are within a normal range for your age, my thing is why would I want to have my testosterone be where it’s normal for a 44 year old, as opposed to a 34 or 24 year old. My hairline sucks and I wish it was like it was at 34 or 24. My point being why would I not want the energy level of when I was 34 or 24.

The "need" for TRT comes into play from injury, disease or advanced age. If you don't make lifestyle changes first it's no different than doing gear because you want faster results. You just mask the side effects of the real issues.

Thanks James, I found this very useful. I've been on TRT for about 8 months now and although I was already aware of the negatives it was still reassuring to hear your experiences and perspective. Like you, I'm not currently experiencing any significant negative effects (although completely agree with you on being warmer!). I've had three blood tests now and my most recent results are quite similar to yours actually, both in testosterone levels and cholesterol. Since starting TRT I've actually started taking up weights again. I was already keeping reasonably fit (doing mainly cardio exercises) but enjoying strength training and eating much healthier, although part of that has been to reduce my cholesterol as want to avoid taking statins. Another blood test due next month so looking forward to seeing the results

for me the main drawbacks of trt is the acne, the fact it ages you and of course the hair loss.

Just want to say despite all the negative reviews, I really appreciate what you do and the information you give. I'm also 34 with a child and symptomatic looking to start TrT and these videos help give me the confidence to atleast try it. Thanks again and keep posting trt updates.

I am 63, my testosterone results are 524, very thankful for that because I live in Vietnam and TRT would be too difficult.