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Josh Duhamel feels 'stronger' with testosterone therapy. What is it?
USA Today • • health
Key Points:
- Actor Josh Duhamel revealed on a podcast that he uses testosterone replacement therapy (TRT) after discovering low testosterone levels in his early 40s, reporting improved strength and joint health.
- Experts emphasize TRT is intended to treat clinically confirmed testosterone deficiency, not for performance enhancement, and caution that diagnosis should include symptom evaluation and ruling out other causes.
- TRT use has risen 20% between 2016 and 2019, but it carries risks such as infertility, sleep apnea worsening, prostate cancer stimulation, and increased blood clot risk.
- Public figures like Joe Rogan and Dax Shepard have also discussed their TRT use, highlighting the importance of maintaining hormone levels within a healthy range to avoid complications.
- Inspired by his experience, Duhamel co-founded a men's health company providing physician-guided TRT, urging others to pursue treatment responsibly and under medical supervision.
