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This weeks LGN Newsletter is going to have a different angle– testosterone replacement therapy. Many of the key principles talked about here are also relevant for HRT–hormone replacement therapy for women.
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Overall, there’s a ton of stigma around any type of hormone therapy, so…I’m going to pull back the curtain on my experience.
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For reference, I started TRT at the end of May. I’ve done bloodwork and labs 2-3x year for 10+ years.
I’ve trained hard, gotten photoshoot lean, and dialed in my sleep, nutrition, and stress.

Still, over the past few years—especially the last 6–7 months—I felt off.

Energy? Drained.
Mental clarity? Fading.
Motivation? Running on fumes.

It started affecting my performance—both in business and at home. So, after consulting with my doctors, TRT was the route we moved forward with.
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So, what has changed since starting?
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I’ve been covering my journey in a series of posts over on IG. There’ a lot of gold in the comments specifically.
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​The latest: The Health Markers I Improved BEFORE Starting TRT:
​https://www.instagram.com/p/DMArXamg7ze/?img_index=1​
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​Why you should eat lower fat on TRT/HRT: https://www.instagram.com/p/DLe9s7hg4n9/?img_index=1 ​
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Training Update on TRT:
​https://www.instagram.com/p/DLQg3D4APWm/?img_index=1​

A discussion on TRT (see comments)
​https://www.instagram.com/p/DKzg5IBgXXg/​
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​And a deep dive podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-eric-bach-show/id1685952750?i=1000715259898

NOW…let’s talk some data.
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Is TRT going to mean an earlier death? The data is quite mixed here, as there is a lot of individuality that needs to be covered.
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In some cases, higher instances of testosterone can cause health issues. But, lesser talked about is what happens with chronically low testosterone.

A 2011 meta-analysis covering 12 studies and over 16,000 men found a 35% increased risk of all-cause mortality in men with low testosterone levels.

Source: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3188848/​

A 2024 JAMA meta-analysis reaffirmed the connection between low T and elevated mortality risk. Though limited in detail, it echoed a now-consistent trend:

Chronically low testosterone isn't just a hormonal issue. It's a warning sign.

Low T is often a symptom—not just a cause—of:

• Chronic inflammation
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• Metabolic dysfunction
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• Cardiovascular risk
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• Environmental or lifestyle strain
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And here’s what most men don’t realize:
You often won’t feel symptoms until levels are critically low.

The first “sign” might be fatigue, muscle loss, or even a cardiac event—not low libido.
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Point being, both having too high and too low of testosterone is an issue. Same with any hormone. Best to get lab work done, focus on improving your health as best you can, and making the best decision for your health with a medical professional.

What’s the takeaway?

• Lifestyle interventions work, but not always.
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• For some, no matter how perfect the diet, training, and sleep, levels stay low due to genetics, prior use, or long-term stress.
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• Many doctors still dismiss testosterone concerns if levels fall within the “normal” range—even if that range is suboptimal for you.
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This isn’t about chasing high testosterone. It’s about avoiding the slow, quiet decline that comes from ignoring the warning signs– which many men in particular suffer in silence from for years.

Want to go deeper?

Watch this breakdown:
5 Mistakes That Lower Testosterone
​ https://youtu.be/_jXeqK5Oa_Q?si=iZ-r5lBikwpvwMFz​

If you’ve felt flat, foggy, or drained—and can’t figure out why—you’re not alone.

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That’s all for today. As always, I’m an open book if you have any questions.
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-Eric Bach
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