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A 34-year-old man complaining of sluggishness and a low sex drive went looking for testosterone replacement therapy. It didn't take long.
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After a brief consultation with seven telehealth companies, six said they would set him up with TRT injections and various off-label medications. Just one asked about his cardiovascular health — a standard question when prescribing hormones. Most skipped any mention of possible side effects, like a reduced sperm count and a higher risk of stroke.
Lab results showed his levels hovering around 600 nanograms per deciliter, which put him squarely within the healthy range for his age. The clinics proposed doubling it, effectively boosting his T level to that of an adolescent boy.