Men starting testosterone replacement therapy (TRT) at Premier Solutions & Weight Loss often ask the same question: Can I just try this for a while and see how I feel?” The short answer is no, because of how the body naturally produces testosterone. In short, the increase in testosterone you experience while receiving therapy will not continue if you choose to step. But don’t just take our word for it. Here’s the science behind it.
How Natural Testosterone Production Works
Testosterone levels peak during adolescence and early adulthood, but after age 30, levels slowly decline by roughly 1% to 2% per year. Testosterone replacement therapy overrides that natural reduction. Since your brain then detects adequate levels, it assumes it doesn’t need to make testosterone anymore, and natural production decreases.
What Happens When You Stop Treatment
Guys often think their body will resume their desired testosterone production when stopping TRT. Unfortunately, that’s not the case. For individuals over 35, testosterone levels will only return to the levels they had prior to the therapy.
The result?
When stopping TRT, men commonly experience fatigue, depression, loss of muscle mass, decreased libido, and brain fog. In many cases, these symptoms are more severe than the original low testosterone symptoms because the drop is sudden rather than gradual.
Don’t Bail When Progress Is Evident
After several months of treatment, patients often feel better and mistakenly believe they no longer need the treatment. Unfortunately, that’s not the case. You feel better because the therapy is working, not because TRT cured the underlying problem. Stopping treatment eliminates the reason you felt better. Your testosterone levels will return to where they were before treatment, sometimes dropping even lower before taking weeks or months to stabilize at a low baseline.
Testosterone Therapy Requires Commitment
Testosterone replacement therapy addresses a deficiency, much like insulin addresses diabetes or thyroid medication addresses hypothyroidism. You wouldn’t tell a diabetic to stop insulin “to see how they feel on their own.” The same logic applies to hormone replacement therapy.
Low testosterone is a permanent condition. Age, medical conditions, injuries, or genetic factors that caused your low levels don’t disappear. Treatment manages the condition, but it returns when you discontinue treatment.
Learn More About Testosterone Replacement Therapy in Lakeland
At Premier Solutions & Weight Loss, we provide comprehensive testing and ongoing support to help men maintain optimal testosterone levels throughout their lives. Understanding that this is a lifelong commitment, not a temporary fix, sets you up for success and sustained improvements in your energy, mood, strength, and overall quality of life. Call now to schedule a consultation for testosterone replacement therapy in Lakeland.