TRT is a medicine to treat the symptoms of testosterone deficiency (TD or low testosterone levels), a condition called hypogonadism. If your body doesn't make enough testosterone, you may benefit from having supplemental testosterone – also called testosterone replacement therapy.
TRT is testosterone given as a medicine prescribed by a doctor to treat the symptoms of low testosterone levels. Examples of testosterone preparations include:
- injections, eg, Depo-Testosterone, Sustanon 250, Reandron
- a patch applied to the skin – Androderm
- Gel – Testogel.
TRT is not for everyone. You need to have blood tests, a full discussion with your doctor, and ongoing monitoring to see if it’s right for you. Read more about low testosterone levels.
Gender affirming hormone therapy
GAHT refers to the hormone therapy (oestrogen or testosterone), used by some transgender and non-binary people to help align their body with their gender. Learn more about testosterone based GAHT.