Uploaded April 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
This one is personal.
A lump in my testicle changed everything. What followed was a journey through private clinics, NHS bureaucracy, dosing frustrations, and a gradual education in what testosterone replacement therapy actually involves when you do it properly — versus what most men are handed when they first start out.
In this video I share my full TRT journey so far. Not the polished influencer version. The real one — including the parts that were confusing, frustrating, and occasionally painful to navigate.
It started with a lump. Something that needed investigating and ultimately led to the discovery that my own testosterone production had been significantly compromised. From that point I went private — because the NHS pathway for TRT is slow, inconsistent, and often inadequate for men who actually understand what optimised treatment looks like. Eventually I transitioned to NHS care and I talk honestly about both experiences, what each got right, and where each fell short.
I also want to get into the practical side of TRT that nobody explains clearly when you start — specifically the issues around glass ampoules, which is what many men on NHS testosterone protocols will be using.
Glass ampoules require careful handling. The liquid testosterone inside is viscous and needs to be gently warmed before drawing — failure to do this makes the decanting process unnecessarily difficult and increases the risk of introducing contamination. The correct approach is to gently heat the ampoule, decant into a sterile multi-dose vial, and handle the entire process with proper aseptic technique. Leaving an open ampoule exposed is a contamination risk that nobody in a clinic waiting room is going to warn you about.
Beyond that I discuss the part of TRT that makes the biggest difference to how you actually feel day to day — protocol optimisation. Ester choice matters. Injection frequency matters. The difference between a man injecting a large dose of a long ester once every three weeks and a man injecting a smaller dose twice weekly or even daily can be the difference between feeling genuinely well and riding a hormonal rollercoaster that makes you wonder why you started.
In this video I cover:
My diagnosis — the lump, the investigation, and what it meant for my hormone levels
The private clinic experience — what it costs
Transferring to the NHS
Glass ampoule handling — heating, decanting, sterile technique, and avoiding contamination
Testosterone esters explained — short vs long, what each does to your blood levels, and why it matters
Injection frequency and why twice weekly or more beats the traditional once every week protocol for most men
Managing side effects through protocol rather than medication where possible
Where I am now and what I have learned that I wish I had known at the start
TRT changed my life. But the difference between TRT done poorly and TRT done well is enormous — and most men are never given the information they need to advocate for the protocol that will actually work for them.
This video is that information.
If you are considering TRT, already on it, or just want to understand what the journey looks like — this one is for you. Like and subscribe for more honest content from someone who has actually been through it.
This video is for informational purposes based on personal experience and does not constitute medical advice. Always consult a qualified medical professional before starting or adjusting any hormone therapy.
This one is personal.
A lump in my testicle changed everything. What followed was a journey through private clinics, NHS bureaucracy, dosing frustrations, and a gradual education in what testosterone replacement therapy actually involves when you do it properly — versus what most men are handed when they first start out.
In this video I share my full TRT journey so far. Not the polished influencer version. The real one — including the parts that were confusing, frustrating, and occasionally painful to navigate.
It started with a lump. Something that needed investigating and ultimately led to the discovery that my own testosterone production had been significantly compromised. From that point I went private — because the NHS pathway for TRT is slow, inconsistent, and often inadequate for men who actually understand what optimised treatment looks like. Eventually I transitioned to NHS care and I talk honestly about both experiences, what each got right, and where each fell short.
I also want to get into the practical side of TRT that nobody explains clearly when you start — specifically the issues around glass ampoules, which is what many men on NHS testosterone protocols will be using.
Glass ampoules require careful handling. The liquid testosterone inside is viscous and needs to be gently warmed before drawing — failure to do this makes the decanting process unnecessarily difficult and increases the risk of introducing contamination. The correct approach is to gently heat the ampoule, decant into a sterile multi-dose vial, and handle the entire process with proper aseptic technique. Leaving an open ampoule exposed is a contamination risk that nobody in a clinic waiting room is going to warn you about.
Beyond that I discuss the part of TRT that makes the biggest difference to how you actually feel day to day — protocol optimisation. Ester choice matters. Injection frequency matters. The difference between a man injecting a large dose of a long ester once every three weeks and a man injecting a smaller dose twice weekly or even daily can be the difference between feeling genuinely well and riding a hormonal rollercoaster that makes you wonder why you started.
In this video I cover:
My diagnosis — the lump, the investigation, and what it meant for my hormone levels
The private clinic experience — what it costs
Transferring to the NHS
Glass ampoule handling — heating, decanting, sterile technique, and avoiding contamination
Testosterone esters explained — short vs long, what each does to your blood levels, and why it matters
Injection frequency and why twice weekly or more beats the traditional once every week protocol for most men
Managing side effects through protocol rather than medication where possible
Where I am now and what I have learned that I wish I had known at the start
TRT changed my life. But the difference between TRT done poorly and TRT done well is enormous — and most men are never given the information they need to advocate for the protocol that will actually work for them.
This video is that information.
If you are considering TRT, already on it, or just want to understand what the journey looks like — this one is for you. Like and subscribe for more honest content from someone who has actually been through it.
This video is for informational purposes based on personal experience and does not constitute medical advice. Always consult a qualified medical professional before starting or adjusting any hormone therapy.
