Testosterone therapy’s popular in the online ‘manosphere’ โ but doctor warns it’s not for everyone
Derek Illmanย of London, Ont., is a fitness fanatic and a self-proclaimed "podcast junkie."ย Through conversations at the gym and while listening toย podcasters, the 55-year-oldย learned about testosterone replacement therapy (TRT) and its potential inย boosting energy and strength."I thought, 'If TRT can help me get some minor improvements in performance at the gym, will that translate to longevity?'" said Illman."It makes sense to me in my non-medical mind that improved performance at the gym should translate potentially into a healthier day-to-day feeling or ideally, better aging." I think in a properly assessed individual, testosterone can be a wonderful treatment that's very effective.- Dr. Gerald BrockIllman said his gym friend told him it was easy to purchase TRT online, but Illman wante...