Morrison says he ensures that his patients—particularly younger men in their 30s and 40s—are counseled about TRT’s potential adverse effects, which also include an increased risk of blood clots, acne, breast tenderness, and irritability. TRT is also generally considered a long-term or lifelong treatment.
Hegseth didn’t mention TRT’s side effects or the long-term nature of the treatment in the video, and he did not discuss alternative interventions, such as lifestyle changes, that can raise testosterone levels.
Morrison says he always recommends lifestyle changes to his patients with low testosterone before turning to TRT. Improving sleep, losing weight, and reducing stress are among the interventions that can boost testosterone levels, Morrison says.
But some symptomatic people do need TRT to raise their testosterone to normal levels, and for them, the treatment can “truly be life-changing,” Morrison says. “Men don’t deserve to suffer from low testosterone. But they have to be properly counseled on the risks and benefits of therapy.”
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