Just started trt

[Chadratliff82]

Hello all, new to board so I'm 35 5/10 145 lbs my testosterone was 357 on scale of 348-1197 is that low? My doc started me on compounded test gel 10% 100mg a day or 1 pump. Does this sound the norm? Started on 1/8/13 so have not got any results yet. What can I expect from this? I have low energy depression and no libido. Skinny as hell and eat a lot. Doc did full panel all other numbers look good no thyroid issues.

 

[buildingpaul]

357 is low bud, have read a lot lower though so don't worry to much. You will find that your energy levels will get a lot higher, libido will get better and depression should ease. Only thing is.....You are on a Gel, sometimes these don't work very well as some people don't absorb them to good. But please don't think it wont work for you as many do very well on Gels.......Get your bloods done 5-6 weeks after starting the Gels and see how your Test levels looks then.

 

[ScottyB28]

Try to get on the injections. Way better than the gel.

 

[Chadratliff82]

Thanks

Hello all, new to board so I'm 35 5/10 145 lbs my testosterone was 357 on scale of 348-1197 is that low? My doc started me on compounded test gel 10% 100mg a day or 1 pump. Does this sound the norm? Started on 1/8/13 so have not got any results yet. What can I expect from this? I have low energy depression and no libido. Skinny as hell and eat a lot. Doc did full panel all other numbers look good no thyroid issues.

I appreciate the input guys. So I'm going to a clinic in Indianapolis and the doctor said he likes to start with gel. What are some reasons that I can get the shots instead? What I have so far is that my schedule is rediculous and there is no way I can apply this even close to the same time everyday. There will be at least 3-4 hours difference between the times I apply each day. Also I have a 3 yr old child that I like to wrestle with. What other reason can I say to get him to switch me to the shots? Thanks for the responses.

 

[Megatron28]

Just tell him you are worried about transferring it to your child and spouse. That alone is reason enough.

You can add that you have talked to other people doing testosterone replacement therapy (TRT) and none of them seem to like how the gel works -- they all seem to prefer injections. Skin irritation would be another concern. Higher aromatization is associated with gels. Harder to predict how much Test will actually get absorbed through your skin. And gels are MUCH more expensive. I'm sure there are more reasons.

 

[Chadratliff82]

I will call the doc next week and plead my case. What would be a good starting dose for my level? Or should I ask What is some of others starting doses that you guys have gotten? And what results have you gotten from those doses? From what I have read once a week injections is the way to go not every two weeks. I would love to put on some muscle but have not been able to even as a teenager always have been a hard gainer when it comes to working out.

 

[halfwit]

I appreciate the input guys. So I'm going to a clinic in Indianapolis and the doctor said he likes to start with gel. What are some reasons that I can get the shots instead? What I have so far is that my schedule is rediculous and there is no way I can apply this even close to the same time everyday. There will be at least 3-4 hours difference between the times I apply each day. Also I have a 3 yr old child that I like to wrestle with. What other reason can I say to get him to switch me to the shots? Thanks for the responses.

Whoa, whoa, whoa - STOP. The part I just bolded for you is all you need. In fact, it is considered irresponsible in many circles for a doctor to even prescribe a transdermal when there are young children present as any exposure can cause severe, permanent damage to them!

My doctor tried the whole gel thing until I mentioned I had a two year old daughter. He gave up on that REAL quick and caved into my request for injections as there is little to argue at that point. If he doesn't see eye to eye with you after mentioning you have a 3 year old, it's seriously time to find a new doc.

My .02c

 

[Chadratliff82]

I am now on 100mg test cyp weekly! For 6 weeks then going to be tested again to see where levels are. Hope I see some improvements here in 3-4 weeks.

On another note I got some kalpa test 250mg/ml and under a black light it glows with there label. Question is is this ugl test close to as potent as hg that my doctor has prescribed me?

 

[halfwit]

I am now on 100mg test cyp weekly! For 6 weeks then going to be tested again to see where levels are. Hope I see some improvements here in 3-4 weeks.

On another note I got some kalpa test 250mg/ml and under a black light it glows with there label. Question is is this ugl test close to as potent as hg that my doctor has prescribed me?

Nice! You should see a difference as gels are crap for most people. I've never used that brand before, so I can't comment on the potency.

 

[Chadratliff82]

Thanks we shall see in several weeks. Already feel energy boost took my first shot on the 16th. Hope to gain a little weight as well.

 

[Megatron28]

Just curious, why did you get the UGL test?

 

[SolomonGrundy]

i like to keep the gels around too, then on day 5 or 6 you rub a bit on at night and wake up horny as a toad ! lol

 

[Chadratliff82]

I got the ugl before I decided to go to doctor for trt. Took a while to get here lol. Not sure if it will be of use now though! Also have alot of the gel that I paid for (3 months worth) I'm also taking creatine weight gainer and working out to try an gain some mass. Way to skinny for my height but I have been low on this hormone for a long time now. Maybe with it at a normal or above normal level I might get some muscle tone!