KEY POINTS
- Social media is prompting more British men to seek unnecessary testosterone therapy, straining NHS clinics
- Doctors warn that unwarranted testosterone use can cause infertility, heart problems, and hormonal imbalance
- Experts urge men to seek proper medical evaluation before treatment and to prioritise lifestyle changes first
A growing number of British men are turning to testosterone replacement therapy (TRT), influenced by viral fitness trends and misinformation on platforms like TikTok and Instagram. According to sources, NHS endocrinologists are warning that social media is driving men to seek treatments they do not medically require.
