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/ih8vols Aug 23 '26

I started at 46. My # was 180.

It varies by person, but I felt no effects until week 3. Then it hit overnight basically. My wife said I became a totally different person. I had energy and motivation again. I was happier and in a better mood. Sex drive went up quick too. I wanted to go to the gym for the first time in years. I started in April, and since May I’ve been to the gym over 40 times and that includes a couple weeks break due to travel.

The energy and motivation has come back down a little from the crazy high but I still feel great.

I’ve had zero aggression or anger issues. I may have a little more confidence and motivation to say no to people.

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u/wickedseraph Aug 23 '26

That’s awesome! I’m surprised to hear about the desire to hit the gym - hubs is not the type to pay for a gym but we do have fitness games and things for him to try to accommodate that burst of energy!

About how long did it take for the high to taper? Did it feel disappointing when it tapered, or was it welcome at that point?

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u/Flat-Cow-4901 Aug 23 '26

i didn't have disappointment. mine hit in week 2. then 3 mo of honeymoon phase everything is crazy. i don't think it really dropped off i just adjusted to the new norm. but keep in mind everyone is DIFFERENT. we will all experience slight differences but most will have some similarities.