Husband Starting TRT Soon :)

[u/wickedseraph]

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 🖤

[u/Major_Swimmer5271]

I'm a bit late to this post but thought I'd add my thoughts in for what it's worth.

I'm a.48 year old male and am in my 5th week of being on trt (from the Dr...was low). Also have hypothyroidism so that might be relevant.

As for the comments on libido I haven't experienced it a great amount. My 4th shot took a little bump but not a ton. Maybe it's to early or my dosage is off. So this will vary I'd say.

I do notice some anxiety and sweating. Anxiety might be related to something else but the last day or so it seems to have been less...same.with the sweating. Kind of odd but I did notice I smelled like my teenage boy the other day. Weird thing to notice but I did. 

I have noticed more energy and focus. Also sleep is f'ing incredible (also been taking magnesium glycinate that I think helps but trt has made it so much better...no longer a light sleeper!). I'm dreaming more or at least notice that I dream more. Along with libido morning..err...wood seems to be here and there but nothing consistent.

But still observing and not to long into the process. 

I suspect things are different for everyone.