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  2. Should You Get on TRT? Testosterone Myths, Risks, and Benefits | Dr. Eric Trexler

May 11, 2026

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Dr. Eric Trexler's Testosterone Article:

https://rpstrength.com/blogs/articles/testosterone-101 

 

Dr. Eric Trexler's Links:

  • Instagram: @trexlerfitness
  • ResearchGate: Eric Trexler publications
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Timestamps:

00:00 Intro, North Carolina and summer plans

04:27 Why testosterone and TRT have become more common

05:57 What testosterone is, normal male ranges, puberty, and low-T symptoms

10:27 “Optimization” vs medical need: should normal-range men push testosterone higher?

16:11 Why many men stop TRT and why the benefits can feel underwhelming

18:22 TRT vs steroids: what testosterone actually does for muscle gain

23:35 Testosterone in women, perimenopause, and masculinization risks

29:17 TRT adherence, topical vs injectable therapy, and the GLP-1 tangent

35:36 Are men’s testosterone levels really plummeting?

46:26 “Natty or not,” genetics, and why you can’t reliably spot TRT use

01:02:41 How to naturally support healthy testosterone levels: body comp, sleep, training, diet, micronutrients, stress, and alcohol