{"id":3780,"date":"2023-03-14T00:26:30","date_gmt":"2023-03-14T00:26:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/rejuvenatemyhormones.com\/?p=3780"},"modified":"2023-03-14T19:03:08","modified_gmt":"2023-03-14T19:03:08","slug":"the-difference-between-trt-and-steroids","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/rejuvenatemyhormones.com\/the-difference-between-trt-and-steroids\/","title":{"rendered":"The Difference Between Testosterone Therapy (TRT) and Performance Enhancing-Steroids"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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If you\u2019ve been researching the benefits of balancing your hormones, you\u2019ve probably found some information on testosterone replacement therapy (TRT). But what is TRT, and how does it differ from performance-enhancing steroids?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Follow this guide to get answers to everything you\u2019ve wanted to know about TRT and its benefits.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Testosterone: What is it and why it\u2019s important<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Before we dive into the difference between testosterone replacement therapy and steroids, it\u2019s essential to understand what testosterone is and why it\u2019s important.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Testosterone is a hormone produced by the human body. While its primary function serves reproduction in men, it also plays a role in bone strength, fat distribution, genital development, muscle size and strength, red blood cell production, and sex drive.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

While most people associate testosterone with males, it\u2019s also found in females. It\u2019s produced in the testes (for males) and ovaries (for females), and small amounts are found in the adrenal cortex of both sexes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Low Testosterone Levels<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Testosterone levels are never the same 100% of the time. In fact, testosterone levels will fluctuate during your day and throughout your life. If your blood tests show a level of 300 ng\/dL, you may have hypogonadism, also known as low T.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

 Low T can lead to a variety of symptoms, including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n