Dangers of TRT at a young age?

[letsgetyolked]

Hey guys. I'm 23 years old and started cycling when I was 21. I've done 3 cycles since. Yes I know. I was stupid to start so young. I didn't listen to anybody on here and should have waited, but I haven't felt the same ever since I started cycling. I feel depressed and just overall not the same as I did before. Anyways, if I were to get on TRT what are the dangers of starting it so young? I would definitely get this approved and prescribed by a doc. I would not self trt myself. Also, what are the costs by the way that come with it if insurance covers it?

I'm getting bloodwork done next week. My bloodwork has always come back normal with test/fsh/lh right in the middle where it should be, but my e2 always comes a few points higher than the normal range. I've always waited the time on/time off ordeal.

 

[CobraMustangSVT]

Hey guys. I'm 23 years old and started cycling when I was 21. I've done 3 cycles since. Yes I know. I was stupid to start so young. I didn't listen to anybody on here and should have waited, but I haven't felt the same ever since I started cycling. I feel depressed and just overall not the same as I did before. Anyways, if I were to get on TRT what are the dangers of starting it so young? I would definitely get this approved and prescribed by a doc. I would not self trt myself. Also, what are the costs by the way that come with it if insurance covers it?

I'm getting bloodwork done next week. My bloodwork has always come back normal with test/fsh/lh right in the middle where it should be, but my e2 always comes a few points higher than the normal range. I've always waited the time on/time off ordeal.

Well, in my opinion (because of your age):
fertility problems (fertility treatments are expensive)
finding a doctor that'll put you on
once you find a doctor that'll put you on, will he/she know what to test for and give you all the necessary ancillaries?
insurance covering it
lifetime of applying gels or sticking needles
$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$ It can get expensive, even with insurance (lifetime of copays and needles)
What if you move or your doctor retires, will a new one want to continue?
Will your insurance cover you for life?
If you decide to get married, what do you tell your future wife?


I don't think those are big problems to be honest. All the other problems that we all hear about (strokes, heart attacks, etc.) can be managed with a good doctor and you taking an active and knowledgeable role in your care.

 

[Megatron28]

Let's see your blood work and go from there. Cross the TRT bridge if you get to it.

 

[jozifp103]

25 here. Been on trt for 3 months so far. My best advice to you would be to research the hell out of this topic and become an expert on it. Doctors are not always up to date on this subject and I've seen many accounts of doctors giving poor protocols to people and really messing them up. If you can get on a good program that covers all aspects, then there should be no health issues. I have recently perfected my program and dosages and feel great. It's a lot of bloodwork and trial and error at first, but if you really need it then its a lifesaver. My only concern at this point is fertility down the road. I use hcg to prevent goin sterile, but there are no guarantees.

 

[jozifp103]

The above post was all based on if you actually need trt. Lets see the bloods before we get too carried away.

 

[SicVic]

Godforbid you comeback low. You can always try triptorelin. Doctor Skullys protocall. Or you can stay on a light dose of clomid like 10-15mg a day. Eather or, do all before TRT. Make TRT your last Option.

 

[STAUNCHED427]

A direct answer to your question, the risks are no different than being on TRT at any age.

The real risks, if that's what you want to call them, with TRT is if you are not on a proper protocol.

There are three key components that makes or breaks a TRT protocol, one being Testosterone injection frequency, two being proper e2 management, three hematocrit going unchecked. Hematocrit, for most people on TRT and it is dose dependant on how fast it will rise, needs to be controlled via donating blood or having a phlebotomy/venesection.

IMO, and this is my own opinion, having test levels a little over the top of the range isn't dangerous, however having too much e2 will cause issues. It has been proven that it isn't androgens that cause prostate cancer, rather it is estrogen. I personally sit at 1500ng/dl +/- 100 at the peak and trough, and have my e2 in perfect range. Most labs testosterone range will top out at 1000-1200ng/dl.

There are various pros and cons to being on TRT, those you will have to weigh up and make up your own decision.

 

[Alpin]

Godforbid you comeback low. You can always try triptorelin. Doctor Skullys protocall. Or you can stay on a light dose of clomid like 10-15mg a day. Eather or, do all before TRT. Make TRT your last Option.

Seems most docs make it the first option.
Scally has a protocol for Triptorelin?