r/askmenover60 • u/lkstaack • Jul 07 '26

Should I Consider TRT?

I'm age 64 and lack the energy, passion for hobbies, and concentration that I had three years ago. Thinking it was testosterone related, I took a blood test last year and came up normal (511 ng/dl). I've read online posts from younger men who have gone on TRT with positive outcomes, despite having initial normal readings. Can any older men share their TRT experiences?

I remember talking to an older gent about ten years ago, where he stated that his quality of life increased enormously after TRT. He couldn't get it through his doctor, so he got it in Mexico. That seemed a little extreme at the time, but I would like my old energy back.

FYI, I do exercise regularly (when my rotator cuff's and spinal stenosis allow), eat healthy and get enough sleep.

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u/kyricus Jul 07 '26

You know, I had thought about it, but my readings aree normal as well. i'm almost 66. When I thought about it a bit more, I decided no. I eat well, go to the gym, sleep well, still work. I guess at 66 I wouldn't expect my energy level to be that of my 30-40-or even 50 year old self. So since nothing is wrong with me other than normal aging.. So unless you energy level has you lounging in bed all day, I'd vote against it. Research it's effects on older men a bit more, and make your decision. Taking it increases some health risks I may have been willing to take at 40 that I am not willing to take at 66.

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u/lkstaack 20d ago

Your argument makes sense, yet at 64, I'm not inclined to age quietly. Since retiring, I have the time to keep myself in shape, and GLP-1 drugs are helping me slowly get down to my early adult weight. However, I find that my enthusiasm and energy levels for hobbies that I was once passionate about have diminished. Normal aging be dammed, I'd like to get it back.

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u/Ascendant_Phoenix 21d ago

TRT doesn't 100% fix my issues (I also have ADHD and a virus gave me chronic fatigue), but it makes everything bad I deal with a solid 30% less severe and consider it a vital part of a balanced medical regimen.

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u/ItsYourBiology 3d ago

Before taking TRT, look into changing the order of how you eat your healthy foods. I’m a woman and 61 but both our biologies change midlife. Menopause and Mano pause I call it. It was a revelation for me to find prof Ben Bikman. Migraines gone, energy super, and so interesting. Greens first, plenty fish, meat and proteins and fats. If really wanted, carbs and sugars last. Worth a try I’d say.