I Tried Testosterone Therapy But Only After My Partner Pushed Me to Go | This is a fictional story based on real experiences frequently shared by patients at Dr. Scott’s Restorative Health. “Micah” is not a real patient, but his journey reflects the emotional, physical, and relational impact of testosterone therapy.
I Tried Testosterone Therapy
I didn’t go looking for testosterone therapy.
To be honest, I thought I was just being grumpy and tired because… well, life.
Long workdays. Aging parents. Bills.
The usual stuff that wears on a guy in his 40s.
But my wife saw what I didn’t.
She noticed how I was pulling away—short-tempered, exhausted, and flat-out uninterested in things I used to enjoy… including her.
One night, she finally said it:
“You’re not yourself. I miss you. Please talk to someone.”
That conversation changed everything.
The Symptoms I Brushed Off
Looking back, I can’t believe how long I ignored the signs:
- I’d sleep a full night and still wake up tired.
- I was skipping workouts—not because I was lazy, but because I had no drive.
- My mood? Always on edge. Irritable. Snapping at little things.
- I gained belly weight even though my eating habits hadn’t changed.
- My sex drive? Practically gone.
- And I just felt… dull. Like I was watching life happen from the outside.
I thought it was aging. Maybe burnout.
But it turned out to be something else: low testosterone.
My Visit to Dr. Scott’s
I went into my first appointment feeling skeptical. I wasn’t sure if this was really the answer.
But Dr. Scott took the time to really listen not just to the symptoms, but to how I felt in my day-to-day life.
He ordered comprehensive hormone labs, not just a quick blood test. And when the results came back, there it was:
My testosterone was well below optimal. Not “dangerously low,” but low enough to explain everything I was feeling.
He explained how testosterone affects not just physical strength and sexual health—but also mood, motivation, brain clarity, and emotional regulation.
Suddenly, everything made sense.
What Testosterone Therapy Looked Like
We started a custom TRT (Testosterone Replacement Therapy) plan using injections. Dr. Scott also recommended:
- Nutritional tweaks
- Sleep optimization
- Regular follow-ups to monitor dosage and progress
This wasn’t “one-size-fits-all.” It was tailored to my body, with options that felt manageable and sustainable.
What Changed (And What Didn’t)
Within a few weeks, I felt more alert in the mornings.
Then came the energy. Then the motivation.
I started actually wanting to work out again.
My mood leveled out. I stopped flying off the handle.
And intimacy with my wife? Rekindled.
But the best part?
I felt present again.
More focused with my kids. More engaged in conversations. More like… me.
For the Guys Who Think “This Is Just Life”
I wish I had done this sooner, not just for me, but for my marriage, my family, and my mental health.
TRT didn’t turn me into a different person. It brought me back to the person I used to be.
And yeah, I have my wife to thank for it. ❤️
Think You Might Have Low T?
If any part of Micah’s story sounds familiar, you’re not alone.
At Dr. Scott’s Restorative Health, we specialize in personalized testosterone therapy for men looking to reclaim energy, drive, and emotional well-being.
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