Doctor Appointment Coming

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JLM777

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Hey fellas, thanks for all the help you have given so far.

I am a 31 year old that has been taking testim for two months, 5 grams (1 tube) daily for 2 months. Total test went from 278 to 558. As some may remember still feel like shit. I have had maybe 4 days that i felt "good". He was happy about the increase in total test, but I know there is more to the story.
My question is that with your knowledge, in my shoes, what questions should I ask? I do want kids in the near future as well. I really dont want to fuck this appointment since I am spreading :wackit: all over me (the gel) every morning, only to feel like shit still.

Thanks
 
For me the most important question is what level your doc is trying to attain with therapy. I was on testim once, on 2 tubes a day I got up to 1227 and felt great, but my doc freaked at the level and said he only wanted me to be around 600.

In my experience and research, most men will not feel "great" until that are at or above 800. I switched to Maximus and my level stays right around 1200.

If your doc isn't comfortable at or above 800 and doesn't realize that's where you need to be he's a waste of time. In fact, based on the fact that he has you on testim and testim only, he's a waste of time. Not trying to bust your bubble.
 
If you want kids you need to be taking HCG or at least take it when you want to have kids. im on HCG but i want off of it but the wife is saying no cause she wants my baby batter to be fertile all the time. idk why tho we dont want kids right now (maybe in a year or two).
 
No idea.....that is why I am asking what all I need to test for as I know that it is more than just total test (which is what he tested for)
 
JLM777 said:
No idea.....that is why I am asking what all I need to test for as I know that it is more than just total test (which is what he tested for)
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you need a full male hormone panel done, this should include prolactin and e2. also check thyroid. id also test for lipids and comprehensive metabolic panel.
 
i use labcorp and can get test done for free thru my insurance. im probably gonna get this one done soon Anti-Aging Tests - Private MD

The link says anti aging but the title of the panel is "Bioidentical Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) Panel"
 
Many here use the Female Hormone Panel through privatemdlabs. It includes the following...

Estradiol, Serum
Luteinizing Hormone (LH)
Follicle-Stimulating Hormone (FSH)
Testosterone, Serum
Complete Blood Count (CBC)
Comprehensive Metabolic Profile
 
Good news. Went to Doc today. I told him that in two months I have four good days. Also mentioned i hate smearing gel over my body every morning. He proceeded to go over EVERY testosterone replacement therapy (TRT) option. He said that he was not a fan of the pellets because he thought it was a long without a new dose. I then told him that I was not afraid of a needle and want something that works...He wrote the script almost immediately. He is going bi-weekly to start, with him injecting then going to teach me to do it.
 
Good work, working with your doc. I expect after the first couple of rounds you will be telling him that you feel like crap for the last 4-5 days of your 2 week dose. He may be hesitant to let you break it up into weekly doses, but mine didn't care as long as I kept the same overall amount.
 
JLM777 said:
Good news. Went to Doc today. I told him that in two months I have four good days. Also mentioned i hate smearing gel over my body every morning. He proceeded to go over EVERY testosterone replacement therapy (TRT) option. He said that he was not a fan of the pellets because he thought it was a long without a new dose. I then told him that I was not afraid of a needle and want something that works...He wrote the script almost immediately. He is going bi-weekly to start, with him injecting then going to teach me to do it.
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My Doctor started me out the same way after 6 weeks he had me do blood work at half way 7days and at the end of the 14 days. I would ask your doctor to do the same.
At 7days I was at 781 and at 14days I was at 132. He told me we need to move to 10 days but I said 7 and he was fine with that. So far I like the 7 days and have no desire to change. When I pin it is sore for about 2 days so pinning 2 times a week doesn't sound fun to me.
 
Got my first shot today. Upper glute, didnt feel that bad. They also gave me syringes and needles to just do it myself from now on. Is it possible that I am already feeling some of the effects? (7 hours ago)
 
JLM777 said:
Got my first shot today. Upper glute, didnt feel that bad. They also gave me syringes and needles to just do it myself from now on. Is it possible that I am already feeling some of the effects? (7 hours ago)
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Yes it's possible, but probably a big dose if psychological thrown in.

I think it's pretty awesome that your making progress.
 
Thanks Frustrated1. I have had symptoms for years, heard the commercials on the radio and thought....no way, I am 21,22,23.....30, now I am 31 and said to hell with it, what is wrong. My doc said that fertility issues are not a guarantee but would Human Chorionic Gonadotropin (HCG) help keep the boys active?
 
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