The Changing Trends in Lab Values and Testosterone Therapy 

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Testosterone replacement therapy (TRT) is typically a long-term treatment. Once initiated, it's generally continued indefinitely as testosterone levels often return to their pre-treatment levels once TRT is stopped. If you discontinue TRT after only a month, it's possible that any symptoms you experienced before starting TRT might return. For example, if you had symptoms like low energy, depression, low sex drive, or difficulty concentrating due to low testosterone, these symptoms might return if you stop TRT. Additionally, the body might have started to reduce its own production of testosterone in response to the external supply. When you suddenly stop the therapy, your body may take some time to start producing testosterone again, which can lead to symptoms of low testosterone in the interim. However, after only one month of treatment, this effect might not be as pronounced as it would be with longer-term use. This is a complex issue that can be influenced by many factors, including the individual's specific symptoms, overall health, the reason for starting TRT, and other factors. Anyone considering starting or stopping TRT should discuss the potential benefits, risks, and side effects with a healthcare provider. It's important to make these decisions based on a thorough understanding of the potential implications.

Unless the drug companies are manufacturing and marketing testosterone. But they focus on new patented products or molecules like SSRIs.

Yes we see the same arbitrary lab ranges being used to determine who should be offered the thyroid treatment.

The Endocrine Society's Clinical Practice Guidelines on Testosterone Therapy in Adult Men with Androgen Deficiency Syndromes The International Society for Sexual Medicine Guidelines on the Diagnosis and Treatment of Testosterone Deficiency Syndrome in Men The American Urological Association's Guidelines on the Evaluation and Management of Testosterone Deficiency The British Society for Sexual Medicine's Guidelines on the Management of Adult Onset Male Hypogonadism The European Association of Urology Guidelines on Male Sexual and Reproductive Health: Erectile Dysfunction and Testosterone Deficiency These resources can provide a good overview of the current best practices in TRT, including diagnosis, treatment options, and monitoring of patients. As a pharmacist, it is important to stay up to date with the latest guidelines and research in order to provide the best care for your patients.

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