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Struggling with insomnia and difficulty falling asleep on TRT?

Asked in r/trt · Answered by the HeydayMD team ·

The poster is experiencing significant difficulty falling asleep for several hours despite feeling physically exhausted.

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Insomnia is a common side effect when starting or adjusting testosterone therapy, often caused by the stimulatory effect of androgens on the central nervous system or fluctuations in estrogen levels. At HeydayMD, we frequently see that optimizing your injection frequency can help stabilize these levels and improve sleep quality. It is also important to rule out sleep apnea, as TRT can sometimes exacerbate underlying breathing issues that disrupt the sleep cycle. If your exhaustion isn't translating into rest, a comprehensive review of your blood work and dosing schedule is the best next step.

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