How TRT Saved My Life and Transformed My 40s
A few years ago, I was stuck in a fog. I felt disconnected, exhausted, and like I was losing touch with who I used to be. My energy was at an all-time low, and my moods were all over the place. I couldn’t commit to anything—especially when it came to fitness. I even tried hypnosis to help me follow through on my goals, but nothing seemed to work.
I’m going to be completely open here. The hardest and most difficult issue to admit… My libido. Or lack thereof, is more accurate. It wasn’t what I knew it could be and wanted it to be. I craved intimacy with my husband, but sex was something I could take or leave at that point. I felt like a failure as a wife, and I never wanted him to think he was the issue, which added to my self loathing. It was like I’d lost the spark in every area of my life.
That’s when I discovered something I never expected—testosterone replacement therapy (TRT).
For so long, testosterone has been overlooked in women, written off as a “men’s hormone” or even labeled as harmful for us. But that’s far from the truth. In fact, testosterone plays a crucial role in women’s health, especially as we age. It impacts everything from energy levels to mood, libido, and even our ability to build and maintain muscle. Yet, most women have no idea how much this hormone can change their lives. Perimenopause, often seen as something we just have to “suffer through,” doesn’t have to be a mystery or a time of constant discomfort. I’m here to share the number one solution that can change your life faster than anything else—testosterone replacement therapy. This simple change saved me, and it can do the same for you.
Within a few short weeks of starting TRT, everything changed.
My depression lifted. The apathy I’d been feeling—the kind that made it hard to even get out of bed some mornings—disappeared. Suddenly, I had energy like I hadn’t had in years. It felt like the fog had finally lifted. I found a renewed sense of purpose and drive that I hadn’t experienced in ages.
For the first time in years, I could actually stick to a fitness routine.
And it wasn’t just because I had more energy. I had the focus and motivation to follow through. My workouts weren’t a chore anymore—they became something I looked forward to, something that empowered me and made me feel strong.
And then there was my family. TRT not only gave me my energy and focus back, but it also helped me reconnect with the people I love most. My moods leveled out, and I stopped snapping at my kids. I became more patient and present with them. The biggest change, though, was in my relationship with my husband.
The spark we thought we’d lost came roaring back. My libido now matches his, and for the first time in years, I can’t wait to be intimate instead of ignoring it. No more “priming myself” mentally for hours just to feel interested. The connection we’ve built since starting TRT has made our relationship stronger than ever.
Testosterone was the missing piece in my life, and it might be for you, too.
If any of this resonates with you, I encourage you to visit ByWinona.com or ChooseJoi.co to see if you might benefit from hormone therapy.
You don’t have to settle for feeling worn out, disconnected, or frustrated with your body. TRT gave me back my life, and it could do the same for you.
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