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| Category | TRT | TRT |
| Evidence strength | Moderate evidence | Moderate evidence |
| Evidence Score | 3/5 | 3/5 |
| User rating | 4.5 (58) | 4.7 (58) |
| Typical dose | Not applicable to pharmacological dosing — this piece describes the cost of therapy, not a treatment regimen (see the fact sheet and variants below for a price breakdown) | There's no single universal dose — it's chosen individually to achieve a testosterone concentration in the mid-to-upper reference range for healthy young men |
| Form | Cost differs by form: injections (every 1–4 weeks, depending on the ester), transdermal gel (daily application) | Intramuscular/subcutaneous injections (every 1–2 weeks), transdermal gels and creams (daily), less commonly patches or subcutaneous implants |
| Average price | — | — |
| Monthly cost | — | — |
| Time to effects | Not applicable to clinical effects — this piece is a price orientation. Time to subjective improvement after starting testosterone therapy is covered in our entry on TRT delivery forms. | Libido and sexual function: 3–6 weeks. Muscle mass and strength: 3–6 months with concurrent training. Bone density: 12+ months. Mood, energy, and cognitive function: inconsistent effect, practically indistinguishable from placebo in many patients. |
| Who it's for | Men considering starting TRT who want to realistically estimate their budget before deciding | Men with at least two confirmed, morning testosterone results below the laboratory reference range |