30/01/2026
ONE FOR THE BOYS….
As new legislation is planned for recognition of the impact the Menopause has on women in the workplace …I feel it’s only fair to draw attention to the boys and testosterone decline and its impact on quality of life, vibe and energy…
So here we go..
MYTHS and FACTS - TESTOSTERONE REPLACEMENT THERAPY
TRT is often misunderstood…let’s offer you some clarity regarding the facts:
⚖️ Myth: TRT is illegal
✅ Fact: It's legal in the UK when prescribed for a definitive diagnosis of low testosterone which can impact between 20-30% of men over 45.
💪 Myth: TRT is the latest fad used by bodybuilders.
✅ Fact: Low testosterone is a definitive medical condition - endorsed globally with clear consensus for treatment.
❤️ Myth: TRT causes heart attacks and strokes
✅ Fact: ‘The New England Journal of Medicine’ 2023/2024 indicated in 5,246 men between the ages of 45 to 80 with a high cardiovascular risk were safe when prescribed TRT over a 5-year period.
🦠 Myth: TRT causes prostate cancer.
✅ Fact: No direct link, but monitoring is essential for pre-existing issues.
🔍 Myth: Low testosterone is only about s*x.
✅ Fact: Low testosterone can affect overall health, mood, energy,and behaviour.
Men may feel more tired, irritable, or mentally foggy and often symptoms can be masked as ‘burnout’.
👴 Myth: TRT is just for older men.
✅ Fact: Average testosterone levels in men have been declining over recent Testosterone levels naturally decrease with age, starting around age 40 at a rate of about 1-2% per year, but population-level data shows broader declines linked to factors like obesity, environmental exposures, and lifestyle factors
✌️ Myth: TRT is a universal cure:
✅ Fact: Treatment should only be considered following changes in androgenic symptoms, in addition to a full health and hormonal blood profile, complete with lifestyle analysis, in addition to a medical framework that must be an ongoing process whilst on TRT therapy.
Take advantage and book a free 15-minute appointment to embark on a journey to a better you.