Testosterone Replacement Therapy & Fertility (Side Effects of TRT)

The Dr. Josh Axe Show

Dr. Josh Axe

Religion & Spirituality, Health & Fitness, Christianity

4.9 • 1.4K Ratings

🗓️ 21 May 2024

⏱️ 22 minutes

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Summary

According to a recent study, population-wide testosterone levels in men aged 15 to 39 have decreased by a staggering 25% in just 15 years. This has led to the increased use of prescription testosterone injections or gels as a form of testosterone replacement therapy (TRT). TRT has increased four-fold in men aged 18–45 years and three-fold in older men in recent years. In this eye-opening episode, Dr. Josh Axe delves into the controversial topic of TRT, exploring the reasons behind the alarming decline in testosterone levels leading to young men flocking to TRT, the potential side effects of TRT, and natural ways to boost your testosterone without resorting to synthetic hormones. You’ll learn: How testosterone replacement therapy works in the body The shocking truth about TRT's impact on male fertility and the risk of permanent infertility Potential dangers and side effects of TRT Natural alternatives to testosterone replacement therapy Cutting-edge peptide therapy as an alternative to TRT Tune in to this informative episode and empower yourself with knowledge to make informed decisions about your testosterone levels and overall health. Want more of The Dr. Josh Axe Show? Subscribe to the YouTube channel. Follow Dr. Josh Axe Instagram Twitter Facebook Tik-Tok Follow Leaders Instagram Twitter Facebook Email Newsletter ------ Links: https://honehealth.com/edge/health/trt-side-effects/ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6305868/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hXHBlEZUX48 https://muscleandbrawn.com/testosterone/peptides-vs-trt/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zU5EYw06wtw https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32081788/ https://testosteronedecline.com/testosterone-levels-100-years-ago/ https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/8-ways-to-boost-testosterone https://www.va.gov/WHOLEHEALTHLIBRARY/tools/improving-low-testosterone-naturally.asp Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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0:00.0	Hey everyone, welcome to the Dr. Josh Axe show. I am your host, Dr. Axe. And each and every week,
0:05.1	I explore the science and principles and how to grow in body, mind, spirit, and take your health
0:09.9	and your life to the next level. On today's episode, I'll be sharing the research behind
0:14.8	TRT, that's testosterone replacement therapy, the side effects effects and the natural ways to boost testosterone.
0:24.1	This is important topic for men especially, also women.
0:27.8	By the way, in a future episode, I'll be covering hormone replacement therapy for women.
0:32.5	My views on that and some natural things you can do.
0:35.1	I do want to mention testosterone replacement therapy
0:37.6	is actually a contraceptive and lower sperm count
0:42.9	greatly leading to male infertility,
0:46.7	which is already on the rise.
0:48.8	Before we dive into all the content, though,
0:50.4	make sure to subscribe to the channel
0:52.1	and hit the notification bell
0:53.9	so you don't miss a single episode.
0:56.0	Now, here's the reality in midlife,
0:59.0	testosterone levels start to slowly dip
1:03.0	at about a rate of 1 to 1.5% per year for men.
1:07.0	But for an increasingly large number of men,
1:10.0	the drop is more rapid than that.
1:13.4	According to a 2022 study, population-wide testosterone is decreasing. On average, testosterone levels
1:20.9	in men aged 15 to 39 years old, saw a 25% decrease in just 15 years. And men in their 20s today have the same
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