Blood work next month what if I get TRT?
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TRT and Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) are sometime reffered to as the samething. But testosterone replacement therapy (TRT) really reffers to testosterone(TEST) replacement therapy, Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) is hormone replacement which can include testosterone but can be other things as well.
TRT you can really do one of two things gel or shots. GEL is rubbed onto your shoulders every single day(the androgel you see on commercials). Some have very good luck with it some dont, if you dont like needles this might be your route. Otherwise there are injections of either Testosterone Cyp or Testosterone Ethanate. Most people do 100-200mg every week, if you get a doctor that wants to do a shot every two week or more, good luck as you will be up and down. Most people do well with shots.
Sometimes guys are on a cocktail of things such as an anti estrogen, because for some synttheic test turns into estrogen and you have to block it. This form is usually in pill form and dosage varies, at least according to the is site from what I have seen there are more people not on it then on it but its close, a lot of docs are weary of giving this to you. Lastly it seems as if more guys then not are on Human Chorionic Gonadotropin (HCG) but again the numbers are close. Human Chorionic Gonadotropin (HCG) basically stimulates your natural production of TEST but see below for more information.
Now the bad- once you start it is a life time type thing, as you can sometimes revive it but sythetic TEST most of the time kills your natural production so your on it for life. You can experience symtoms of gyno basically female traits like puffy nipples etc, which an anti estrogen or Aromatase inhibitor (AI) is given something like Arimidex. Other things like acne can happen, shrinkage of balls and lowered sperm count and that is why a lot of guys are on an Human Chorionic Gonadotropin (HCG), but if you dont want kids and are older this may not be necessary or something you want to take as it is another injection usually a few times a week. On testosterone replacement therapy (TRT) most people dont get the classic roid rage or have mega issues with growing boobs and or having their balls totally dissapear. There are plenty like myself that do just fine with TEST alone. There are other side effects such as liver and kidney issues, but on a closely monitored regimine you will be fine.
The good- if you need it testosterone replacement therapy (TRT) will help you sleep better, less anxiety, brain fog will disappear, more energy, muscles will feel tougher, better libido etc.
Overall I think the postives outweigh the negatives. But whats your age if your older and your numbers are higher than 300 i would look elsewhere even if your younger I would try other things first. Things like lack of sleep, alcohol intake, diet, and exercise can affect your T levels a lot so it may be worthwhile to to fix those first. Other things to look at might be iron deficiency, thyroid as well. Like I said earlier once on here its for life.
TRT you can really do one of two things gel or shots. GEL is rubbed onto your shoulders every single day(the androgel you see on commercials). Some have very good luck with it some dont, if you dont like needles this might be your route. Otherwise there are injections of either Testosterone Cyp or Testosterone Ethanate. Most people do 100-200mg every week, if you get a doctor that wants to do a shot every two week or more, good luck as you will be up and down. Most people do well with shots.
Sometimes guys are on a cocktail of things such as an anti estrogen, because for some synttheic test turns into estrogen and you have to block it. This form is usually in pill form and dosage varies, at least according to the is site from what I have seen there are more people not on it then on it but its close, a lot of docs are weary of giving this to you. Lastly it seems as if more guys then not are on Human Chorionic Gonadotropin (HCG) but again the numbers are close. Human Chorionic Gonadotropin (HCG) basically stimulates your natural production of TEST but see below for more information.
Now the bad- once you start it is a life time type thing, as you can sometimes revive it but sythetic TEST most of the time kills your natural production so your on it for life. You can experience symtoms of gyno basically female traits like puffy nipples etc, which an anti estrogen or Aromatase inhibitor (AI) is given something like Arimidex. Other things like acne can happen, shrinkage of balls and lowered sperm count and that is why a lot of guys are on an Human Chorionic Gonadotropin (HCG), but if you dont want kids and are older this may not be necessary or something you want to take as it is another injection usually a few times a week. On testosterone replacement therapy (TRT) most people dont get the classic roid rage or have mega issues with growing boobs and or having their balls totally dissapear. There are plenty like myself that do just fine with TEST alone. There are other side effects such as liver and kidney issues, but on a closely monitored regimine you will be fine.
The good- if you need it testosterone replacement therapy (TRT) will help you sleep better, less anxiety, brain fog will disappear, more energy, muscles will feel tougher, better libido etc.
Overall I think the postives outweigh the negatives. But whats your age if your older and your numbers are higher than 300 i would look elsewhere even if your younger I would try other things first. Things like lack of sleep, alcohol intake, diet, and exercise can affect your T levels a lot so it may be worthwhile to to fix those first. Other things to look at might be iron deficiency, thyroid as well. Like I said earlier once on here its for life.
Thank you very, very much. I´ll write again after blood work.
good point and thats not how I wanted it to sound. I just wanted to convey many new to this think its a one time shot or they can stop one day, which you always can but thats not the case with most.
rowdybrad
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If you truly need testosterone replacement therapy (TRT) as in have a low level and feel effects of it it truly is a life saver. If there is any way to return your test level and feelings naturally (using clomid restart on pct) it is the best way to go. If you can't, either go with a clinic like IMT or use the test your doc prescribes. Sometimes insurance will cover it if your level meets their range.
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