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Informed Consent in TRT

Meaning

Informed Consent in TRT, or Testosterone Replacement Therapy, is the mandatory ethical and legal process where a patient voluntarily agrees to undergo the treatment after receiving a comprehensive explanation of its nature, potential benefits, material risks, and available alternatives. This process is crucial in hormonal health, especially for TRT, due to the therapy’s long-term commitment and potential for side effects, including impact on fertility and cardiovascular health. The clinician is responsible for ensuring the patient fully understands the therapeutic goals, monitoring requirements, and the necessity of ongoing clinical supervision.