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| Category | TRT | TRT |
| Evidence strength | Strong evidence | Strong evidence |
| Evidence Score | 4/5 | 5/5 |
| User rating | 4.7 (63) | 4.7 (102) |
| Typical dose | — | Not applicable — this entry describes a safety protocol, not therapy dosing |
| Form | — | Monitoring: complete blood count with hematocrit every 3–6 months in the first year, PSA and digital rectal exam before starting and periodically thereafter, lipid panel once a year |
| Average price | — | — |
| Monthly cost | — | — |
| Time to effects | Not applicable — this is an interpretive question, not an intervention. The suppression of spermatogenesis itself typically develops within a few months of starting TRT. | Not applicable — monitoring is an ongoing process that continues throughout the entire course of therapy. |
| Who it's for | Men on TRT or considering TRT who aren't sure whether they still want children | All patients starting or continuing TRT |