Does Testosterone help with weight loss?
Yes, for most people. 94% of 47 people who reported on Testosterone for weight loss say it improved. 0% noticed no change and 6% say it got worse. That is about the typical result for weight loss (91% across 22 options).
Weight loss: what users report
94%better47 reports · medium confidence
44 better0 no change3 worse
Ranked #9 of 22 for weight loss.
What people say about Testosterone and weight loss
“testosterone replacement therapy (~12 months)...it made such a difference in other factors in my life - weight loss, libido, etc.”
“As someone on TRT, I don't see why not just get on trt lol. It's easier to get healthy and lose weight when my body works right.”
“I went on TRT two years ago because my test levels were at 270...got my levels up to 700 and lost 8 lbs...reducing my TRT to 40 mg/week...looking to get ripped.”
What the research says
AResearch: Strong75 meta-analyses · 125 trials on PubMed
None of the top reviews we found look specifically at weight loss. See all research on Testosterone.
Side effects people mention
suppression 23hair loss 11acne 10water retention 8testicular atrophy 6
What else is Testosterone used for?
Information only — not medical advice. How we count