Let’s settle this non-semantic issue. Men taking TRT are indeed “taking steroids” (Test Cy

Partially SupportedDoses of HCG between 250 and 500 units were found to prevent significant declines in intra-testicular testosterone in a study.

Partially SupportedMen taking human chorionic gonadotropin (HCG) are artificially increasing both testosterone and follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) levels.

Partially SupportedMen taking testosterone replacement therapy (TRT), typically with Test Cypionate, are taking steroids.

Partially SupportedEstrogen hormone replacement therapy is a form of "doing steroids".