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| Category | TRT | TRT |
| Evidence strength | Moderate evidence | Moderate evidence |
| Evidence Score | 4/5 | 3/5 |
| User rating | 4.6 (52) | 4.7 (58) |
| Typical dose | A morning blood draw (7:00–10:00); for an abnormal or borderline result — repeat on a separate day, also in the morning, before making any clinical decision | 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 | Total testosterone (serum) as the baseline test; for a borderline result, obesity, suspected SHBG disorders, or age above 40–50 — additionally free testosterone (calculated with the Vermeulen formula) and/or SHBG | 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 — this piece is reference and diagnostic in nature, not a description of an intervention. | 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 who received a testosterone result and don't know how to interpret it in the context of their own age | Men with at least two confirmed, morning testosterone results below the laboratory reference range |