question from a user
I’m 28 years old and got a major testosterone deficiency while working the night shift for 5 years. Was able to get levels up to 500 after going back to days but never felt like my normal bubbly confident self again. Been on Trt for 4.5 months and I feel like me again! I have one kid and don’t want any more so I’m good there. Are there any drawbacks to taking TRT at such a young age? I love the current version of myself and want to stay this way, so aside from hurting my wallet, are there any reasons I should try to maintain my testosterone naturally, given I probably won’t be able to keep it as high as it is now (about 850-900)?
AlphaMD's Answer
Hey there! There's a few things to keep in mind but by and large it's totally fine.As the one reply to you right now & as someone on TRT, I started in my 20s myself. I was already below 250 and had struggled with body dysmorphia, losing weight, gaining muscle, and confidence. Getting myself to where I belong and deserve to be changed my life and I will not be changing that, so I understand what you're saying.The main concern is having children, but that's an easy enough issue to work around. Essentially it's advisable to drop TRT while cycling onto PCT when you're trying to have a child, then hop back on traditional TRT again. There's a lot of myths about hampering fertility long term, but this method works really well for most everyone.
The second concern is about hair loss, as Testosterone injections especially as you edge up in dose create more and more DHT. This isn't a bad thing, as DHT is 10x as strong as normal T, but it does negatively affect your head hair. If you have no history of balding in your family and aren't showing any symptoms, then this is no issue. If you start to show Sx, then it is good to hop onto topical Finasteride (not oral, as the side effects are not worth it).
Outside of those you do need to watch out for things related to prostate health & RBC %, but those are the same for anyone on TRT. Starting TRT 5-15 years "early" isn't going to hurt you. It is very likely to make you healthier in the long run. 5-15 years of being in shape, with good fitness & mental health is going to go a long way for the longevity of your body.
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