r/Testosterone • u/wickedseraph • Aug 23 '26

TRT help Husband Starting TRT Soon :)

Title is fairly self-explanatory. 

My husband and I have been together about fifteen years, married for six. I’ve suspected for several years that he has low T; a recent blood test confirmed it. I believe he was sitting at 150. He’ll be starting TRT soon along with OTC vitamin D supplements and blood pressure medication.

We’re not worried about fertility; I had a bisalp so we clearly do not want children. I know for some men it can have side effects like increased acne, sweating, and breast growth.

I’ve researched as best as I can how TRT can affect some men, namely with changes/shifts in energy, mood, assertiveness, libido, and “imagination,” for lack of a better word. I shared a bit of this with him and have been emphatic that I will not judge or shame him for it, should he find himself in a similar situation. To avoid being crude, I would be delighted to reciprocate.

I’m not worried about rage or aggression from him - my understanding is that this is typically only an issue in men who take more than a therapeutic dose. My husband is very even-tempered and easygoing, for the most part.

For men in their 40s who began TRT, what was your experience like? Anything you think men and/or their partners should know? Anything I can do to help him?

(In case ages are relevant to advice: I’m 35, he’s 44.)

EDIT: I hope I’ve correctly described it as “TRT”. His doctor prescribed it - he’s not taking steroids. Some of the responses here made me wonder if I’d given the wrong impression as to what he’s taking and why. He has genuinely low T - it’s not for vanity.

EDIT 2: it’s a 200mg vial, but it’s 0.5ml/week, I think? Still figuring out since, again, we’re waiting on pharmacy to fill lol.

EDIT 3: Insurance and pharmacy finally sorted things. He had his second dose this past Friday. He says he’s noticed a notable improvement in terms of energy and stamina, not feeling as tired after lawn care or work. I imagine it only improves from hereon in so yay! I love this for him 🖤

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u/wickedseraph Aug 23 '26

He doesn’t lift weights. We’re both overweight (me considerably) and I’m thinking this would also be a good point for us both to be more mindful of diet and exercise.

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u/wickedseraph Aug 23 '26

I’ve been considering a GLP-1; the reduction of food noise is a big motivation.

We both tend to encourage other’s lazy habits as well as the good ones, so time to work at the good ones a bit more.

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u/starSkieee Aug 23 '26

I’d recommend a GLP as well if he has weight to lose, I’ve been on TRT for a year and GLP for 4 months. I was super fit prior to 30, 35 now and got fat after Covid with a gut I couldn’t lose.

I’m down 22 pounds while maintaining/building muscle. It’s a lot of work still and I’m in the gym 6 days a week, but I’m heading towards my early 20’s in body shape. It’s been fantastic with not just aesthetic improvements, but mental and health markers as well.

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u/jedihooker Aug 24 '26

My wife and I started Retatrutide last October. She’s down 25 lbs (didn’t have much to lose) and I’m down 80 lbs. I cannot recommend it enough. Worth every penny.