Standard Dosing vs. Custom Dosing in TRT
Posted: May 29, 2025
If you’ve been searching the web for testosterone replacement therapy options, you’ve likely seen two different approaches to TRT: Standard Dosing vs. Custom Dosing. Both are effective, and you may be thinking, “What does it matter? I just want TRT!”
Turns out, it matters a lot. Here at Low T Center, we choose the custom dose route, hands down. Why? Let’s break down the differences between standard and custom dosing in TRT.
What Is Standard Testosterone Dosing?
In standard dosing, providers prescribe a predetermined dosage of testosterone that’s a good enough fit for most people, but maybe not all people. Think of it as the “default setting” in testosterone replacement therapy (TRT). Average. One-size-fits-all.
Providers who use standard dosing often:
- Prescribe a set amount (e.g., 100 mg weekly)
- Rely solely on baseline labs
- Offer limited follow-up or adjustment
- Use the same approach for most patients, regardless of age, weight, symptoms, or metabolism
On the plus side, it’s simple, straightforward and easy. It can be very effective…that is, if the standardized dose is the dose you actually need. And there lies the risk. What if one-size-fits-all isn’t a fit for you? Let’s break it down.
- Too Low: If the standard dose is less than what you need, you will likely still feel tired and foggy, and your libido still might not be back to where you’d like it. You’d feel better, but not optimally better.
- Too High: If the standard dose is too high, you might notice an increase in moodiness, irritability and maybe even adult acne. A too-high dose of testosterone can even lead to a few serious medical conditions like increased risk of blood clots or cardiovascular issues.
With standardized TRT, your body is left adjusting to the dosage rather than your dosage adjusting to you.
What Is Custom Dosing in TRT?
Custom dosing in TRT is like having the shirt tailored for you specifically. Your provider carefully puts together a treatment plan tailored to your body, your needs, and your goals. At Low T Center, that means:
- Running comprehensive lab work that measures your entire hormone profile, not just your testosterone (because hormones work together!)
- Considering your unique symptoms, lifestyle, and goals
- Adjusting your dose over time as your body responds
- Giving you the choice of in-person or at-home treatments tailored to your hormone levels
- Supporting you with additional therapies if needed.
Instead of treating you like a number, we track how you’re feeling, how your labs are trending, and how your body is adapting. The result? A plan that evolves with you and fits like it was custom-made for you—because it was.
Why Personalized Dosing Matters
At Low T Center, we want to do more than offer educated guesses and one-size-fits-all treatment. We work to make sure you receive care that fits your unique needs. This allows us to feel confident that with our treatment you’ll enjoy fewer side effects, more consistent symptom relief, better long-term outcomes, and a personal, trust-based relationship with your provider.
Custom dosing also makes it easier to stay on track. When you feel better, you’re more likely to stick with your treatment—and that consistency is key for long-term hormone health.
Your TRT Should Be About You
At Low T Center, we don’t believe in “close enough” fits for something as important as TRT. We’re here to help you feel like yourself again, using compassionate care, clinical experience, and personalized dosing that evolves as you do, whether you choose in-clinic care or our at-home self-inject option.
Ready to take the next step? Book a consultation and learn how custom TRT can work for you.
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