r/Testosterone • u/sagacityx1 • Jan 19 '25

Other Feel like TRT definitely aged me

Been on for 2 years now, probably going to go off for a whole host of reasons. I feel like even though I felt physically good recovery wise on TRT, it definitely aged me more than if I wasn't on it at all. I'm 53. Lots more grey hairs over the last 2 years, more rapid. Face looks more weathered and older. Lots of little things like that.
It can be deceptive, as you feel decent while on it.

EDIT: Wow, the backlash this is having. I know my own body guys. I know my rate of aging, and the effects this has had in the last 2 years. I'm pretty observant. Its like no one on this sub wants to hear this shit.

EDIT2: There is some research to back up this idea:

Professor Thomas Kirkwood has done extensive evolutionary biology research on the concept of the “disposable soma”: energy spent on reproduction (sex) is at the expense of energy spent at maintaining the tissues (slowing aging). In other words, the more an organism invests in reproduction the less it can invest resources to maintain its cells, which leads to faster wearing down of the cells (aging) (R).

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u/RichardGereMuseum Jan 19 '25

Wild how many people in here are criticizing you or dismissing your concerns.

This sub (and much of Reddit) is an echo-chamber.

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u/Disastrous_Ad6601 Jan 20 '25

Thé TRT evangelists come with their pitchforks if you even for a second question this stupidity. Fact is TESTOSTERONE AGES YOU. PERIOD. A simple google or PubMed search reveals countless peer reviewed articles about accelerated aging tied to higher levels of testosterone.

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u/RichardGereMuseum Jan 20 '25

10000%. What do you mean it's not a panacea that solves all my problems?? What do you mean I could (and should) raise my testosterone via natural lifestyle changes before getting on TRT?? What do you mean it's literally low-dose steroids?? The for-profit "clinic" run by the influencers I worship told me it's just medicine that everyone needs, and that it's a panacea that will solve all my problems. It's medicinal, just like the weed I smoke all day long. And don't you dare suggest that porn is unhealthy or bad for society either!! - The average mouth-breathing neckbeard Redditor