Survey Finds 54% of Men Think Testosterone Extends Life as Only 34% Ask Doctors
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Updated · New York Post · Aug 1
Survey Finds 54% of Men Think Testosterone Extends Life as Only 34% Ask Doctors
3 articles · Updated · New York Post · Aug 1
Summary
A Men’s Health survey of 2,200 men found 54% believe testosterone helps them live longer, even though the magazine said TRT only treats symptoms in men who actually have low testosterone.
Only 34% said they get testosterone information from doctors, while 38% rely on friends, influencers, AI, news and social platforms such as Reddit, Facebook groups and TikTok.
Those beliefs extend beyond longevity: 49% said testosterone measures masculinity, 37% linked higher testosterone to better looks, and 57% did not view testosterone as dangerous.
Risk awareness was weak, with 59% unaware high testosterone can cause heart and liver problems, 62% not knowing it can cause infertility, and majorities also missing risks such as acne and hair loss.
Gen Z men were more likely to use alternative sources and hold those views, underscoring how rising interest in TRT is being shaped by online culture rather than medical guidance.