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§ Hormones & TRT

TRT (Testosterone Replacement Therapy)

Medical treatment that restores serum testosterone in men diagnosed with hypogonadism.

Fact-checked 12 May 2026Plain-English Reference

TRT is indicated for men with confirmed clinical and biochemical hypogonadism — typically meaning consistent symptoms (low libido, fatigue, mood changes) plus two morning total-testosterone measurements below approximately 300 ng/dL. TRT is delivered as injections, gels, patches, or pellets and requires ongoing lab monitoring.

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