What is testosterone replacement therapy? Jo Lindner had shared his health struggles with TRT

In his last Instgram post, just before his death, German bodybuilder Jo Lindner had opened up about his struggles with testosterone replacement therapy (TRT), also known as androgen replacement therapy. Jo Lindner, who was also known as Joesthetics, recently passed away at the age of just 30. He had over 9 million followers on Instagram.

Sharing his health struggles, Jo Lindner in his last post said: "When I lost my gains because I went off everything for 1 year but then could not recover my own test levels so went back on TRT. Trust me I tried to stop but be aware it might have long term effects for your life. TRT is a big commitment keep that in mind."

He also shared four photos with his post. The last image showed d the differences in his body from before and after starting TRT therapy.


What is testosterone replacement therapy (TRT)?

Though testosterone replacement therapy is primarily used for treating low testosterone (T) levels, according to Healthline, it’s becoming increasingly popular for non-medical uses, including achieving higher energy levels and building muscle mass for bodybuilding.

Harvard Medical School has urged people to consider potential risks before opting for TRT. "Men on long-term using forms of testosterone therapy long term appear to have a higher risk of cardiovascular problems, like heart attacks, strokes, and deaths from heart disease," the medical school said in a article.

Some physicians also have a lingering concern that testosterone therapy could stimulate the growth of prostate cancer cells, the article says, adding that "as with the hypothetical cardiac risks, the evidence is mixed."

According to Healthline, TRT methods include oral medications, intramuscular injections, transdermal patches and
topical creams.

Following Jo Lindner's death, his girlfriend, Nicha, said in an Instagram post that the the bodybuilder dies aneurysm. She also said that the bodybuilder had complained of neck pain three days before he died.

According to Harvard Medical School, aneurysms are balloon-like pouches form at a weak spot along an artery. The most common — and most dangerous — are in the brain or along the body's largest blood vessel, the aorta.

The weakness in an artery wall may be acquired or inherited, and both the causes and consequences vary with the location of the artery, according to the medical school. Smoking, high cholesterol, and other cardiovascular risk factors will increase your odds of developing one.

In the same post, Jo Lindner's Nicha also paid a tribute to the star. "Trust me this man is more than what you ever know.. he so sweet kindness strong and HARD WORK MAN and loyalty and honesty smart," said Nicha, who is a fitness trainer.