Amy shared that she is beginning hormone replacement therapy and recently completed blood work as part of the process.
When she met with her doctor, she learned that while options like creams, pellets, and injections are available, there are also natural approaches that focus on food and nutrition. She explained that she does not yet know which hormones may be low because she is still waiting on her results. During her appointment, she answered questions about symptoms such as fatigue and brain fog and realized she checked many of the boxes, which led her to seek out this specific doctor. Amy said she had heard great things about her and described the experience as completely different from other appointments she has had in the past.
While getting her yearly exam at the same visit, Amy noticed how much more attentive and present this doctor was compared to previous experiences. She said the doctor took time with her, made her feel comfortable during what she described as an intimate and invasive exam, and helped her feel seen. Together, they plan to come up with a treatment plan. Amy was surprised to learn that certain foods could help support hormone levels. She mentioned yams as one example her doctor discussed in relation to testosterone support. The doctor also explained that vitamin D plays a key role, noting that if vitamin D levels are low, the body may struggle to produce testosterone. Amy described the process as putting together a puzzle, with multiple factors working together. She said she is leaning toward the more patient, food-based route, even though it may take longer than injections. Once she receives her results and a list of recommended foods, she plans to share what she learns.
The conversation then shifted as the others reacted to the mention of low testosterone. Eddie and Lunchbox both insisted they do not have low T, with Lunchbox even joking that he might have “high T.” Amy emphasized that there is nothing embarrassing about having low testosterone. The discussion turned hypothetical when they debated whether they would serve as the voice for commercials about low T or erectile dysfunction in exchange for money. They considered different payout amounts and whether they would have to claim they personally had the condition. While they were open to certain scenarios for the right price, they were hesitant about anything that would require actually taking something that caused the condition.