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Need Info on TRT
Posted on 1/7/24 at 10:03 pm
Posted on 1/7/24 at 10:03 pm
Got my Testosterone results back and it’s not looking good at all. They are very low and I have felt like shite for a while now. No energy, tired all the time and just moody.
Anyone here has gone through or are doing TRT? What can I expect?
Anyone here has gone through or are doing TRT? What can I expect?
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Posted on 1/8/24 at 6:07 am to LSUDUCKMAN67
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Anyone here has gone through or are doing TRT? What can I expect?
Just started about 3 months ago. Plenty on here know way more than I could say. Only advice I can give is to say give it time. I'm still getting my situation dialed in. Dosages, negating the increase in estrogen, etc.. Basically doing blood panels every 6 weeks until happy with levels of everything.
Posted on 1/8/24 at 7:25 am to LSUDUCKMAN67
i have been on for years, 8 to be exact
my advice, 2x week shots, subq if it doesnt cause bruising or rash like bumps
start at about 150mg total per week split into 2 shots
get on boron to increase free test levels, 9-12mg daily
dont worry about increase in estrogen in blood work, worry about how you feel
give it 16 weeks to allow full build up and leveling off before taking new bloods.
try and keep your levels at the high end of normal for your age and keep your free test levels as high as possible
other advice would be to start prioritizing protein in your diet and getting around .8-1g per lbs of bodyweight and start lifting weights.
my advice, 2x week shots, subq if it doesnt cause bruising or rash like bumps
start at about 150mg total per week split into 2 shots
get on boron to increase free test levels, 9-12mg daily
dont worry about increase in estrogen in blood work, worry about how you feel
give it 16 weeks to allow full build up and leveling off before taking new bloods.
try and keep your levels at the high end of normal for your age and keep your free test levels as high as possible
other advice would be to start prioritizing protein in your diet and getting around .8-1g per lbs of bodyweight and start lifting weights.
Posted on 1/8/24 at 8:27 am to lsu777
Shouldn't the diet and lifestyle changes come first, then see where your test is?
Posted on 1/8/24 at 8:58 am to PCHSDawg
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Shouldn't the diet and lifestyle changes come first, then see where your test is?
they should ideally
Posted on 1/8/24 at 10:04 am to LSUDUCKMAN67
I was on it since July, but in all honesty...probably should have been. My test was 555 (38). All of my labs were great to begin with.
I never could get anything to balance. My hormones went nuts. Libido took a huge hit, and had ED issues. I had some really bad bloating issues & and very high heart rate - both have subsided since being off.
It felt nice being in the gym, and I put on an extra 10lbs or so. But I couldn't do anything cardio related without feeling like I was about to have a heart attack.
I'm glad to hear that TRT works for some people...but it ain't for me - at least not right now. Getting off of it sucks. I'm currently taking a test booster to help with the side effects.
I never could get anything to balance. My hormones went nuts. Libido took a huge hit, and had ED issues. I had some really bad bloating issues & and very high heart rate - both have subsided since being off.
It felt nice being in the gym, and I put on an extra 10lbs or so. But I couldn't do anything cardio related without feeling like I was about to have a heart attack.
I'm glad to hear that TRT works for some people...but it ain't for me - at least not right now. Getting off of it sucks. I'm currently taking a test booster to help with the side effects.
Posted on 1/8/24 at 10:24 am to LSUDUCKMAN67
I just started 3 weeks ago.
Yes, more energy....libido back up...more motivated to get shite done. Sleep is better.
I researched this for about a year before I pulled the trigger.....wish I would have done it sooner.
Yes, more energy....libido back up...more motivated to get shite done. Sleep is better.
I researched this for about a year before I pulled the trigger.....wish I would have done it sooner.
Posted on 1/8/24 at 10:34 am to lsu777
I need to go get some bloodwork done since I am about to turn 30. What should I ask for from my doctor as far as bloodwork? I have heard from some that sometime, depending on age; doctors aren't inclined to request test levels...?
Also, on the Boron should this be taken morning or night?
Also, on the Boron should this be taken morning or night?
This post was edited on 1/8/24 at 10:36 am
Posted on 1/8/24 at 10:52 am to JohnDoe00
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I need to go get some bloodwork done since I am about to turn 30. What should I ask for from my doctor as far as bloodwork? I have heard from some that sometime, depending on age; doctors aren't inclined to request test levels...?
tell them you want full hormone panel done to get baselines. total test, free test, igf, estrogen
boron- take in morning as for some it messes with sleep
Posted on 1/8/24 at 10:53 am to gerberbaby22
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I was on it since July, but in all honesty...probably should have been. My test was 555 (38). All of my labs were great to begin with.
I never could get anything to balance. My hormones went nuts. Libido took a huge hit, and had ED issues. I had some really bad bloating issues & and very high heart rate - both have subsided since being off.
It felt nice being in the gym, and I put on an extra 10lbs or so. But I couldn't do anything cardio related without feeling like I was about to have a heart attack.
I'm glad to hear that TRT works for some people...but it ain't for me - at least not right now. Getting off of it sucks. I'm currently taking a test booster to help with the side effects.
did you do a post cycle therapy of a serm(clomid or nolvadex) and hcg? if not you need to now.
Posted on 1/8/24 at 11:16 am to lsu777
I have not. What would be the reasoning for this? Is this for reproductive purposes only?
I’m currently taking Max Effort test booster.
I’m currently taking Max Effort test booster.
Posted on 1/8/24 at 11:56 am to gerberbaby22
no its to restore your natural levels. essentially you took a steroid cycle, low dose, but still a cycle and shut down natural production. you want to restart it as fast as possible. quickest way is through use of a serm(clomid) and hcg. in extreme cases you add nolvadex as a second serm and HMG to the hcg but doubt you need that.
Posted on 1/8/24 at 11:58 am to lsu777
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dont worry about increase in estrogen in blood work, worry about how you feel
This x 100. And it goes for testosterone. People get fixated on treating a number instead of how you feel.
Posted on 1/8/24 at 12:09 pm to LSUDUCKMAN67
Others have more info but I have been on 90mg test 200 2x a week since July was at 250ish test currently at 1049 and I've lost 25lbs and best shape of my life. I thought it was just normal to be tired and have no energy. It's been a game changer for me, have more energy in gym and it's helped me do more things with my kids. Wish I would have jumped on it sooner.
It's definitely a lifetime investment so make sure you do all your research before jumping on it but I'm really glad I read the threads on here and took the dive
It's definitely a lifetime investment so make sure you do all your research before jumping on it but I'm really glad I read the threads on here and took the dive
Posted on 1/8/24 at 1:04 pm to LSUDUCKMAN67
Are you going through a TRT clinic or your medical provider?
Posted on 1/8/24 at 1:40 pm to caro81
My provider. I got my results through a patient portal. I am waiting for them to call me today with a path forward. I am over weight and can’t shake it and I have no energy all the time. My level was 90 it said on my test. Fairly active, chase a lot after my young kids. And I’m 37. I do not hit the gym
I am not having bedroom issues tho.
I am not having bedroom issues tho.
This post was edited on 1/8/24 at 1:44 pm
Posted on 1/8/24 at 2:32 pm to LSUDUCKMAN67
libido issues?
and man you are going to have to hit the gym or atleast get into calisthenics and get on the diet. you dont need a lot of equipment to get in great shape. Simple set of gymnastics rings and a strongman sandbag can do wonders when combined with a good diet.
and man you are going to have to hit the gym or atleast get into calisthenics and get on the diet. you dont need a lot of equipment to get in great shape. Simple set of gymnastics rings and a strongman sandbag can do wonders when combined with a good diet.
Posted on 1/8/24 at 5:15 pm to JohnDoe00
33 here and just started a few months ago.
Theres a really good Dr. In Gonzales who can help you.
Dr Adams... yes he's a gyno but he specializes in mens hormones too.
Theres a really good Dr. In Gonzales who can help you.
Dr Adams... yes he's a gyno but he specializes in mens hormones too.
Posted on 1/8/24 at 6:18 pm to RefineryRich
My Dr won't give it to me. My test was 537 and 453 the last two times they checked it. I was hoping it would help with my lack of energy.
Posted on 1/8/24 at 6:25 pm to burgeman
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My test was 537 and 453
Similar situation here. I’m not sure I’m ready for the commitment though.
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