Verbatim response from Perplexity
You can stop TRT, but it is not something to stop abruptly on your own. In many people, TRT is a long-term or even indefinite treatment because it does not cure the underlying cause of low testosterone, so symptoms and low levels often return after stopping.[2][7][8]
What to expect if you stop:
- Your testosterone levels usually fall back toward pre-treatment levels.[2][4][5]
- The symptoms that TRT was treating—such as low libido, fatigue, low mood, and reduced strength—may come back.[1][2][5][7]
- Your body may need weeks to months to restart its own testosterone production, and in some cases recovery can take longer.[1][4][5]
The safest way to stop is to do it with your clinician’s guidance, often by tapering gradually rather than stopping cold turkey.[1][4][5] A doctor may also suggest another treatment if you are stopping because of side effects, cost, fertility concerns, or lack of benefit.[1][2]
If you want, I can also explain what withdrawal/recovery feels like after stopping TRT or how tapering is typically done.