If I start testosterone treatment, can I stop?

Testosterone treatment is always an elective therapy. This is a fancy way of saying, it is your personal choice to treat low T. You can stop at anytime. For most men, they elect to either continue testosterone indefinitely or cycle their therapy. We will help you design the right plan for you and help you transition or cycle off therapy should you ever decide to.

How long after I start testosterone treatment will I notice a change?

Most men notice a difference in sleep, mood and energy levels within 2 weeks of starting testosterone treatment. This result, of course, varies and can be shorter or longer depending on the individual case.

I heard testosterone causes cancer, is that true?

Think about this…every single human (both male and female) makes testosterone naturally. If testosterone caused cancer, every single human would eventually get cancer, right? Testosterone does not cause cancer. If a man has a hormone sensitive cancer present, taking hormones or increasing natural production of hormones can certainly lead to a more rapid progression of that cancer. This is why it is vitally important you understand the risks and have a proper initial screening and laboratory evaluation prior to starting any type of hormone therapy.

If I take testosterone, will I get “roid rage”?

Imbalances of estrogen and testosterone can often be the culprit behind why men have a short fuse. Most men discover their mood improves and irritability actually decreases with testosterone treatment and proper optimization of their hormones.

Will taking testosterone cause infertility?

Infertility is a possibility with some forms of testosterone treatment. The hormone pathway between the brain and testis that produces both testosterone and sperm is essentially disabled with the insertion of exogenous (outside the body) testosterone. Fortunately, this same pathway can be used to increase testosterone production without negatively effecting sperm production. If you are concerned with protecting fertility and considering testosterone treatment, always discuss this with your provider!