What are Testosterone Injections?
Shots, Injections, or any other form of Testosterone Replacement Therapy is a synthetic form of testosterone that gets administered into one’s system.
Often times some clinics are run specifically to administer injections to customers/patients.
These Men’s Health Clinics do blood testing and have doctors to help alleviate potential complications from TRT (testosterone replacement therapy).
Why is Testosterone Important for Men?
Testosterone has been discovered as a fountain of youth of sorts for men all across the world.
The prime time of a man’s life is often looked at as his days of having the highest testosterone levels. That drive to achieve goals, work hard, stay fit, and peak attractiveness to women and potential partners.
When it comes to masculinity, bone mass, fat distribution, muscle mass, and drive are all very important for men’s health. These basics are crucial for understanding how testosterone affects men.
5 Worst Side Effects of Testosterone Injections
#1 Male Breast Enlargement (Gynecomastia)
Men who may have a lot of body fat tissue may be more susceptible to converting the injected testosterone to estrogen. This can cause male breast enlargement, puffy nipples, and extreme discomfort in the localized area.
This is very unsightly and is one of the prime examples of why root cause issues of low testosterone like obesity should be taken into account for one’s situation.
Read this article from the Mayo Clinic on Enlarged breasts in men for more info.
#2 Hair Loss or Male-Pattern Baldness
Another common side effect is the genetic conversion of excess testosterone to DHT (dihydrotestosterone) which can predispose some to lose the hair on top of their heads. Miniaturizing hair follicles can primarily be genetic naturally without TRT shots, however, increased conversion of Testosterone to DHT can be an underlying issue that is not dealt with through the use of TRT shots.
#3 Shrinkage of your ‘Family Jewels’
When someone goes on testosterone replacement therapy (TRT) the external or exogenous testosterone they are being treated with shuts down the natural production of testosterone. This ultimately shrinks your family jewels very significantly. This is something a lot of guys on TRT don’t talk about, but small balls are a guarantee when you go on TRT. If you want to learn further on the risks and issues with the TRT guarantee of small balls, read this article from HealthLine.
#4 Infertility
When it comes to fertility, there’s a hormone called Luteinizing Hormone (LH) and Follicle Stimulating Hormone (FSH), these hormone signals become disrupted with testosterone shots. Because of this FSH downregulation, it may become impossible to conceive or produce some real man gravy during intercourse. It may be possible to kick fertility back on with a signal mimicking compounds, but it would have to be done on top of the testosterone shots, and it’s not always guaranteed that your body will produce normally once shut down at any time.
#5 Enlarged Prostate
An inflamed or enlarged prostate is a serious problem that many older men deal with. There are a host of issues that cause this outside of testosterone injections, however, when taking testosterone as the only solution, these causes of prostatitis may become overlooked, such as too much aromatization. A holistic solution and lifestyle changes that cover all bases and root causes should be the goal.
It’s important to note that not everyone who receives testosterone injections will experience these side effects, and the severity of the side effects can vary from person to person. If you are considering testosterone injections, it’s important to discuss the potential risks and benefits with your healthcare provider. They can help you determine if testosterone injections are appropriate for you and monitor you for any potential side effects.
FAQ
Q: What is a negative side effect of testosterone?
Answer: There are a host of issues with taking testosterone shots. Simple inconvenient side effects like hormonal acne, overly greasy skin, or more complex side effects like prostatitis, gynecomastia (male breast development), and hair loss.
Q: Who should not take testosterone?
Answer: Those with serious health conditions, those who may be young and going through timed hormonal release, or have many years ahead of them due to the little guarantee that once production is shut down, it may not always be possible to revive it.
Always work with your personal care provider, and take into account that most Testosterone Clinics only exist to do those Testosterone Shots, so they may not always have your best interests in mind long-term.
Q: What are the long term risks of testosterone therapy?
Answer: Testosterone therapy has many risks and side effects, they include: acne, oily skin, hair loss, blood clot risk, decreased fertility, male breast enlargement, mood swings, swelling or water retention, and sleep apnea.
Q: Is Testosterone Therapy a good idea?
Answer: This should always be taken into account with a good proficient doctor you can trust. Testosterone therapy in my opinion is extremely over-prescribed or administered. Most people have underlying root cause issues they can reverse to reduce complications and get their body to produce testosterone better naturally. If you have a pituitary tumor or removed testes that’s some of the only situations where testosterone shots may be the only solution.
When it comes to natural solutions and root cause solutions there are really meaningful, impactful bases to cover, supplements to consider, and lifestyle practices to adopt to truly boost your testosterone. It’s not impossible.
Get some perspective with Mike Sager’s lifestyle, diet, and transformation fostering the Testosterone levels of a 20-year-old in his 70s. His life and progress are a testament to the fact that Age is NOT Victimhood.
