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re: TRT QUESTION

Posted on 5/7/25 at 3:17 pm to
Posted by lsu777
Lake Charles
Member since Jan 2004
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Posted on 5/7/25 at 3:17 pm to
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To me, these numbers sound a lot like secondary hypogonadism. But again, I am just worried that since the total testosterone fell within the "normal range" (264-916) this time around that the endo will just tell me to lose weight and sleep better.

I already have a follow-up with the endo but that is not until mid-June. Am hoping to hear something from them sooner than that though


you prolly do need treatment but to be fair to the doctor....you really should try lifting weights, losing weight, getting in some cardio, get diet on point based around protein and then also sleep 8 hours per night.

try that for 12-16 weeks and see where your numbers are. I mean aint got much to lose except a little bodyfat.
Posted by TarHeels0196
Member since May 2025
6 posts
Posted on 5/7/25 at 3:48 pm to
Oh 100%. I lift 5 days a week, cardio 4 days a week. Diet has been in check now for over a month. 180g of protein a day. I think I've lost about 15 pounds in that time. Sleep around 7-8 hours a night. This is just the beginning though.
Posted by TarHeels0196
Member since May 2025
6 posts
Posted on 5/8/25 at 1:05 pm to
Update: Endo got back to me about 2nd round of labs. Wants to do an MRI on my pituitary and ANOTHER round of labs 6 weeks from now. Thorough but sheesh, just gotta sit here for 6 weeks?
Posted by lsu777
Lake Charles
Member since Jan 2004
34991 posts
Posted on 5/8/25 at 1:39 pm to
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Update: Endo got back to me about 2nd round of labs. Wants to do an MRI on my pituitary and ANOTHER round of labs 6 weeks from now. Thorough but sheesh, just gotta sit here for 6 weeks?


this is common and the correct way to proceed.
Posted by HoustonGumbeauxGuy
Member since Jul 2011
31650 posts
Posted on 5/12/25 at 10:40 am to
Mister Olympia

Go there and order your own Cypionate
Posted by TigerTatorTots
The Safeshore
Member since Jul 2009
81720 posts
Posted on 5/12/25 at 9:21 pm to
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But again, I am just worried that since the total testosterone fell within the "normal range" (264-916) this time around that the endo will just tell me to lose weight and sleep better.

If he/she does then just go another route. Yea its going to cost a bit more but there are loads of health clinics that specialize in TRT and will consider 280 very low, not normal range, and get you on a regimen.

ETA: To expand on what 777 said - he is correct. You probably should get your self in order before going down this path. This isn't a miracle shot, it isn't going to drive your butt to a gym or make you make good food choices. That is all on you
This post was edited on 5/12/25 at 9:23 pm
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