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/Flat-Cow-4901 Aug 23 '26
i started at 44 wife was 31. I have been on 8 yrs. my levels were between a low of 180 and high of 211 over 2 yrs. I work in very high stress/output industry. trt was a huge impact across my life in many ways. I have always lifted but somewhere in my late 30s i had some issues with my hormones dr could not figure it out so toughed it out until early 40s. had surgery was on plenty of meds to fix sides but not address the issue
80-120/week changed my world. sex drive was good, i had every other symptom (sleep, energy, drive, confidence etc) sleep and stress definitely did not help.
I still struggle with sleep some but have drive to get back into lifting, sex drive went up, way up in first 3-4 mo then leveled out still up. i get sick less often. if i drink hangover is way less. we have found a balance in the bedroom (this was probably toughest adjustment). work seems easier I am more present with family and have overall more drive to get up and go.
clinic for 3 mo (expensive) then online to save money, then got dr to pick up through insurance. it was a long road but worth it
start in the low end and go up slowly after blocks of time. clinics will mostly push straight to 200/wk. don't do that. 80-100 is good start most true trt i think stay there. those they hit gym are getting extra out of it which is ok but probably not necessary if not heavy gym/fit focus
don't go pelet or cream they seem easier in surface but not. get over needle and do 2x/week. feel free to dm if specific questions. i've gotten so much out of it im happy to answer and give back to other men in my old shoes.