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Is Trt safe for an overweight individual who needs a CPAP to sleep?
AlphaMD's Answer
Yes, it is safe. One thing to bear in mind is that you need to tell your TRT provider this. Because you can expect some muscle response on TRT, TRT can make sleep apnea worse at first while you adjust (throat/neck muscle growth/adjustment). Because of this a good TRT provider will start on a lower than normal T dose & then move you up over time to avoid any complications/
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