The fear and demonisation of TRT by medical professionals is plain ignorant with the research we have at our finger tips right now.
Most competitors/general population that I have worked with that are displaying signs of low T/have actual bloodwork showing low T (but are younger in age) are being refused TRT from their Endo usually due to the fear of its long term safety.
I understand that in this case the patients best interest is at heart, but if you were to do just a little digging you would find that we do actually have large-scale and long-term research on TRT.
For example, one 15 year study conducted on 83,000 men over 50 years old with low testosterone (pretty much the majority of men over 30, let alone 50), found a huge contrast between the portion of the group being treated with T vs. the portion which was not.
The group on TRT showed a 24% reduced heart attack risk, 36% lower rate of strokes and through the course of the study showed a 56% higher survival rate. This is not even to mention the psychological benefits of TRT treatment also.
Low testosterone is a killer. If you are showing signs of low T/already have bloodwork showing low T then do not give up. TRT will improve your health and quality of life in so many ways!
I have actually found success in a few clients whom were being refused TRT to end up qualifying for it after showing their Endos these research papers. If this is you, here are a couple of links!
http://www.sciencetimes.com/article...cement-therapy-increases-longevity-in-men.htm
http://www.nebido.com/en/patients/diagnosis-and-treatment/research-news/index.php