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Testosterone Therapy
Posted on 6/14/17 at 10:28 am
Posted on 6/14/17 at 10:28 am
I am a 41 yr old male with low T. I went through all the tests and eligible to receive injections. Can anyone that is on the same program provide pros and cons of it. Mostly looking at the side effects. They are going to inject me with another med to keep my natural producing.
Thanks
Thanks
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Posted on 6/14/17 at 10:30 am to Xcalibur2017
I was talking to someone the other day about low T injections. Does insurance cover that?
Posted on 6/14/17 at 10:32 am to Xcalibur2017
Don't do it. You'll have to do it the rest of your life. Your body will shut down producing on its own. Do you work out? Do you eat right? I'd try to changes those things and see if it helps your body produce it naturally. I mean some people do have a legitimate need for it.
Posted on 6/14/17 at 10:33 am to ForeverLSU02
If you are lucky, your insurance will cover the cancer your get from messing with your bodies natural chemistry. While Low T is a real condition, most people don't have it and shouldn't be getting hormone therapy.
Posted on 6/14/17 at 10:40 am to Xcalibur2017
Are you seeing an ER doc at an "anti-aging" clinic, or are you seeing an endocrinologist?
Posted on 6/14/17 at 10:44 am to Xcalibur2017
quote:
They are going to inject me with another med to keep my natural producing.
Didn't realize this was possible...
Posted on 6/14/17 at 10:46 am to Xcalibur2017
This testosterone therapy fad just seems dangerous to me. And people are jumping all over it
This post was edited on 6/14/17 at 10:47 am
Posted on 6/14/17 at 10:49 am to geauxtigers87
quote:
This testosterone therapy fad just seems dangerous to me. And people are jumping all over it
There's a lot of money to be made (profit margin is huge) and it makes people feel good.
The long term ramifications are unknown. I've heard differing opinions from doctors.
Posted on 6/14/17 at 10:50 am to Xcalibur2017
Why injections? They last roughly two weeks and it isn't consistent. Use Androgel. See an endocrinologist, not any other kind of doctor. He will recommend the best treatment method for your age and T level.
Posted on 6/14/17 at 10:51 am to Gings5
Androgel didn't work for me
Posted on 6/14/17 at 10:52 am to geauxtigers87
quote:
This testosterone therapy fad just seems dangerous to me. And people are jumping all over it
It amazes me that myself and 75% of my closes friends have all been diagnosed with this within the last few years as if it is a recent phenomenon.
After doing a little research I refused to seek treatment and just modified my lifestyle (diet and exercise). Others chose the medical treatment route, and now "can't live without it". Prostate exams every 6 months made me really question the long term effects of the treatments.
This post was edited on 6/14/17 at 10:53 am
Posted on 6/14/17 at 10:53 am to Tigeralum2008
quote:
Didn't realize this was possible...
HCG
Posted on 6/14/17 at 10:55 am to Pepe Lepew
What do you mean didn't work? It didn't raise your T level?
Posted on 6/14/17 at 10:57 am to Gings5
Nope, had to go to injections
Posted on 6/14/17 at 10:57 am to Xcalibur2017
The science says that when used responsibly, there is virtually no negative consequences. Give blood once a year and that will mitigate any heart issues.
As previously mentioned, go to an endocrinologist and explore HCG.
As previously mentioned, go to an endocrinologist and explore HCG.
Posted on 6/14/17 at 10:58 am to Xcalibur2017
I do injections once per week and also receive an estrogen blocker and chlomophene which keeps your natural production going as well. Yes it is something to do for as long as you like but it beats the alternative
Posted on 6/14/17 at 10:59 am to Pepe Lepew
That's odd... were you showering or exercising/sweating immediately after application?
Posted on 6/14/17 at 11:03 am to Gings5
No
My thyroid is gone and my balls, fried from radiation and chemo
My thyroid is gone and my balls, fried from radiation and chemo
Posted on 6/14/17 at 11:07 am to Pepe Lepew
I'm sorry to hear that man.
Posted on 6/14/17 at 11:10 am to Gings5
Thanks
I'm blessed to still be alive
And Dr Silverberg is my MD
I'm blessed to still be alive
And Dr Silverberg is my MD
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