Phatguy
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I am 36 years old and just started TRT 6 months ago. My Dr. is not as specialist.
I am 36yrs old and diagnosed with low Testosterone. I'm not sure if it is because of my ignorant experimentation with pro-hormones and steroids in my early 20s, or just bad genetics.
In my early 20s I experimented with lots of strong Pro-Hormones (usually taking 2-3 times the recommended dosages), used different steroids, and I never did any type of post cycle therapy (pct). After that, for about the next 10 years I didn't use any type of pro-hormones or steroids. About 4 years ago I decided to do a 14 wk cycle of Test/EQ/Anavar. Then clean for over a year. Other than for about 3 week after stopping the steroids, I would experience some lack of sex drive and fatigue, but I would go back to normal within 3 weeks.
About 18 months ago I started going through some weird changes. Keep in mind, I hadn't used any steroids or any type of hormone enhancers for over a year. I started feeling depressed, always irritable, couldn't think strait, had trouble concentrating, my mind was always in a fog. Going to the gym had always been my favorite thing to do, but now I had to drag myself to go. I was always fatigued and having no energy. I was even yawning during my workouts and could barely get through them. When I started losing my sex drive and having issues with my tool, I really got worried and new something was wrong. My relation ship with my wife was starting to suffer.
I went to my Dr. and told him pretty much all that I just explained. For the next year he tested my blood every 3 months. My total Testosterone was floating around 230-290 and free Testosterone between 45-75. He said it was low but within normal rang. I could not accept that, and did some research on my own. I found that this was not normal for a guy in his mid 30s. I couldn't afford to go to a testosterone replacement therapy (TRT) specialist because my insurance doesn't cover it, so after much discussion back and forth with my primary Dr., he finally decided to put me on testosterone replacement therapy (TRT). I've been on Test-Cypionate, 200mg/wk for about 6 months now and never felt better. My total Testosterone is at around 575-635 and my free test is around 75-95; I draw my blood 6 days after my last injection. testosterone replacement therapy (TRT) has been a life and relationship saver for me. I'm finally back to my old self, hitting the gym 6 days, and my wife can finally put up with me again. I feel better now than when I was in my 20s.
As I said, I'm getting my testosterone replacement therapy (TRT) treatment from my primary Dr., and he's not a testosterone replacement therapy (TRT) specialist. I don't get much feedback from him other than, "So how you feeling, Good, Ok then it must be working, blood work looks good, stay on the same dosage". I get my blood work every 3 months, but now he said I only have to do it every 6 months. I am pretty much self-treating and give myself my own sots. I want to make sure I am doing everything right, and taking all the necessary processions.
Will I have to be on testosterone replacement therapy (TRT) for the rest of my life?
Will my own normal Testosterone ever come back?
Do I ever need to cycle down or off Testosterone injections?
What types of medical concerns or side effects do I need to look out for, if I will be on testosterone replacement therapy (TRT) for the rest of my life?
Are there any supplements or vitamins I should be also taking to prevent other health risks or side effects?
Sorry about all the questions, but my doctor is not much help, and I want to make sure I am doing this right.
My Dr. just fills my prescriptions and sends me on my way, so looks like I will be treating myself for the rest of my life. Any help or suggestion would be appreciated.
I am 36yrs old and diagnosed with low Testosterone. I'm not sure if it is because of my ignorant experimentation with pro-hormones and steroids in my early 20s, or just bad genetics.
In my early 20s I experimented with lots of strong Pro-Hormones (usually taking 2-3 times the recommended dosages), used different steroids, and I never did any type of post cycle therapy (pct). After that, for about the next 10 years I didn't use any type of pro-hormones or steroids. About 4 years ago I decided to do a 14 wk cycle of Test/EQ/Anavar. Then clean for over a year. Other than for about 3 week after stopping the steroids, I would experience some lack of sex drive and fatigue, but I would go back to normal within 3 weeks.
About 18 months ago I started going through some weird changes. Keep in mind, I hadn't used any steroids or any type of hormone enhancers for over a year. I started feeling depressed, always irritable, couldn't think strait, had trouble concentrating, my mind was always in a fog. Going to the gym had always been my favorite thing to do, but now I had to drag myself to go. I was always fatigued and having no energy. I was even yawning during my workouts and could barely get through them. When I started losing my sex drive and having issues with my tool, I really got worried and new something was wrong. My relation ship with my wife was starting to suffer.
I went to my Dr. and told him pretty much all that I just explained. For the next year he tested my blood every 3 months. My total Testosterone was floating around 230-290 and free Testosterone between 45-75. He said it was low but within normal rang. I could not accept that, and did some research on my own. I found that this was not normal for a guy in his mid 30s. I couldn't afford to go to a testosterone replacement therapy (TRT) specialist because my insurance doesn't cover it, so after much discussion back and forth with my primary Dr., he finally decided to put me on testosterone replacement therapy (TRT). I've been on Test-Cypionate, 200mg/wk for about 6 months now and never felt better. My total Testosterone is at around 575-635 and my free test is around 75-95; I draw my blood 6 days after my last injection. testosterone replacement therapy (TRT) has been a life and relationship saver for me. I'm finally back to my old self, hitting the gym 6 days, and my wife can finally put up with me again. I feel better now than when I was in my 20s.
As I said, I'm getting my testosterone replacement therapy (TRT) treatment from my primary Dr., and he's not a testosterone replacement therapy (TRT) specialist. I don't get much feedback from him other than, "So how you feeling, Good, Ok then it must be working, blood work looks good, stay on the same dosage". I get my blood work every 3 months, but now he said I only have to do it every 6 months. I am pretty much self-treating and give myself my own sots. I want to make sure I am doing everything right, and taking all the necessary processions.
Will I have to be on testosterone replacement therapy (TRT) for the rest of my life?
Will my own normal Testosterone ever come back?
Do I ever need to cycle down or off Testosterone injections?
What types of medical concerns or side effects do I need to look out for, if I will be on testosterone replacement therapy (TRT) for the rest of my life?
Are there any supplements or vitamins I should be also taking to prevent other health risks or side effects?
Sorry about all the questions, but my doctor is not much help, and I want to make sure I am doing this right.
My Dr. just fills my prescriptions and sends me on my way, so looks like I will be treating myself for the rest of my life. Any help or suggestion would be appreciated.
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