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Is TRT safer than steroids?

Many assume that the negative effects of anabolic steroids are shared by those who undergo testosterone replacement therapy. To be clear, TRT is generally safe for men dealing with hypogonadism due to the low amounts of the hormone that are being introduced into the body.Oct 4, 2564 BE

Is TRT worth the risk?

The reality, however, is that testosterone replacement therapy (TRT) can cause a number of health complications that, some doctors say, might not be worth the benefits. Studies and clinical trials have linked the drugs to serious health risks including heart problems and cancer.

Can TRT be taken safely?

With that rise has come a debate over the safety of TRT, especially for men with heart disease. Two large studies, one published last fall and the other in January, suggest that TRT poses severe, sometimes fatal risks, including heart attack and other serious problems.

Is TRT as effective as steroids?

TRT, or testosterone replacement therapy, differs from anabolic steroids in the amount of testosterone used. TRT aims at treating the symptoms of low testosterone, whereas anabolic steroids contain testosterone in much higher doses to achieve bodybuilding effects quickly and easily.

Are there any downsides to TRT?

Testosterone therapy has various risks, including: Worsening sleep apnea — a potentially serious sleep disorder in which breathing repeatedly stops and starts. Causing acne or other skin reactions. Stimulating noncancerous growth of the prostate (benign prostatic hyperplasia) and growth of existing prostate cancer.

Does TRT shorten your life?

The cardiovascular issues associated with TRT have been clarified by recent studies showing that therapy associated with clear increases in serum testosterone levels to the normal range is associated with reduced all-cause mortality.

Is TRT bad for your heart?

Some studies have reported that testosterone therapy might increase the risk of a heart attack in men age 65 and older, as well as in younger men who have a history of heart disease.

Is TRT safe for heart?

Recommendations from both the American College of Cardiology (ACC) and American Endocrine Society are to avoid TRT in men with poorly controlled heart failure (HF), recent myocardial infarction (MI), revascularization, and stroke within last six months [12].