Tool
Supplement comparison tool
Pick up to 4 knowledge base entries and compare their dosage, price, evidence strength and ratings side by side — you can save or share a link to your selection.
Add to comparison (2/4)
| Category | TRT | TRT |
| Evidence strength | Strong evidence | Moderate evidence |
| Evidence Score | 5/5 | 3/5 |
| User rating | 4.6 (58) | 4.7 (58) |
| Typical dose | Not applicable in the sense of drug dosing — what matters here is choosing an injection schedule that minimizes peak concentrations (e.g. more frequent, smaller doses instead of infrequent, large ones) as part of managing erythrocytosis risk. | 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 | A blood count assessing hematocrit and hemoglobin — done before starting TRT (baseline value), then periodically throughout therapy. | 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 | The first measurable rises in hematocrit typically appear after several weeks to a few months of therapy; full stabilization at the new, higher equilibrium value most often occurs between month 3 and month 12 of treatment, absent any 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 starting TRT who want to understand why blood count monitoring is a mandatory part of therapy, not a formality | Men with at least two confirmed, morning testosterone results below the laboratory reference range |