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

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Podcast: [RP Strength Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/rp-strength-podcast-257875)
Published: 2026-05-11T16:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

Want to get even more jacked? Grab the RP Hypertrophy App for your training, and maximize your gym efforts with the RP Diet Coach App to nail your nutrition. Dr. Eric Trexler's Testosterone Article: https://rpstrength.com/blogs/articles/testosterone-101 Dr. Eric Trexler's Links: Instagram: @trexlerfitness ResearchGate: Eric Trexler publications Twitter/X: @EricTrexler 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

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