When I first considered starting Testosterone Replacement Therapy (TRT), I’ll admit, I had my doubts. I mean, who wouldn’t? The idea of injecting yourself with hormones sounds like something out of a sci-fi movie, not something a regular lad from Dublin would do. But here’s the thing: sometimes, you’ve got to take a leap of faith, especially when it comes to your health.

The Doubts That Held Me Back

I remember sitting in the doctor’s office, staring at the prescription for Sustanon and HCG, thinking, “Is this really for me?” I’d spent years feeling run down, struggling with low energy, and battling anxiety that Lexapro only partially helped. But the idea of TRT felt… extreme. What if it didn’t work? What if it made things worse? And let’s be honest, the thought of needles didn’t exactly thrill me either.

It was a grey, drizzly morning in June 2020 when I walked into the clinic for my first appointment with a TRT specialist. The weather felt fitting—like the universe was setting the tone for what I expected to be a serious, life-changing conversation. I’d been wrestling with low energy, brain fog, and a general sense of ‘what’s the point?’ for months. After a bit of Googling (and a few too many late-night Reddit rabbit holes), I decided it was time to get my testosterone levels checked.