{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/681fbf9d27cd62263856567f/681fbfaaca72734652a45121?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"How To Take Testosterone","description":"<p>This week, we’re jabbing straight into testosterone replacement therapy (TRT) with Dr. Louis Choo, senior specialist at Manual and NHS GP. Marc is six months into his own TRT journey, and Richard wants to know if it’s all needles, rage, and shrinking testicles — or something a bit more useful.</p>\n<p>🔬 Inside this episode<br>\nWe unpack:</p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<p>✅ What low testosterone <em>really</em> feels like — and when to take it seriously</p>\n</li>\n<li>\n<p>🩸 Why blood testing is step one (no bro science here)</p>\n</li>\n<li>\n<p>💉 How injections work, what HCG does, and why gels are messy and annoying</p>\n</li>\n<li>\n<p>🧠 The truth about mood, muscle, libido... and regret</p>\n</li>\n<li>\n<p>🧬 The long-term commitment, social stigma, and myths around “getting on test”</p>\n</li>\n</ul>\n<p>This isn’t a red-pill rant or gym-bro gospel. It’s a smart, funny, evidence-based conversation about hormones, health, and how not to grow a pair of boobs by accident.</p>\n<p>💥 <em>Highlights include:</em></p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<p>The moment Marc built a shed at 6am after one jab</p>\n</li>\n<li>\n<p>Why coming off TRT might be rougher than people admit</p>\n</li>\n<li>\n<p>What Richard’s still skeptical about — and why that matters</p>\n</li>\n</ul>\n\n<p>🎧 Listen if:<br>\nYou’re male, over 40, and wondering if your best days are behind you — or if you’ve just never had a blood test.</p>\n<p>📩 Got a question for Dr. Choo or the hosts?<br>\nEmail: <a>dadsgotanothertattoo@gmail.com</a><br>\nIG: @dadsgotanothertattoo</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p>Chapters</p>\n<p>00:00 Introduction to Testosterone Replacement Therapy<br>\n03:14 Understanding Testosterone Deficiency<br>\n06:08 Symptoms and Indicators of Low Testosterone<br>\n09:08 The Role of Lifestyle in Testosterone Levels<br>\n12:06 Safety and Concerns with TRT<br>\n15:12 Fertility Considerations with TRT<br>\n18:06 Misconceptions About Testosterone Therapy<br>\n21:02 Navigating the Gray Area of Testosterone Levels<br>\n23:53 Stopping Testosterone Therapy<br>\n26:54 Common Side Effects of TRT<br>\n30:04 Long-term Management of Testosterone Levels<br>\n32:53 Injection Methods and Preferences<br>\n36:08 Conclusion and Final Thoughts on TRT<br>\n42:40 Understanding Testosterone Treatment Process<br>\n44:11 Patient Experiences and Feedback<br>\n46:31 Challenges and Concerns with TRT<br>\n50:26 Dosage and Its Impact<br>\n53:12 The Importance of Blood Testing<br>\n55:02 Lifestyle Changes and Hormonal Balance<br>\n57:44 Personal Growth and Mindset<br>\n01:01:24 Future Considerations and Ongoing Monitoring</p>","author_name":"Mum! Dad's Got Another Tattoo"}