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[MBB]

New to these forums, but looking forward to reading the valuable info from the experienced members here.

I have Low T, due to an acne medication I took in my mid teens (I'm now 24) and am struggling to find a doctor who takes this seriously (I'm in Australia). All the GP's, specialists, etc. that I've been to tell me it's all in my head and put me on anti-depressants. Which is probably the most frustrating part. So I'm going to be frequenting the testosterone replacement therapy (TRT) threads in order to help me take control of the problem and stop relying on ignorant, archaic doctors.

 

[WhiteDog]

New to these forums, but looking forward to reading the valuable info from the experienced members here.

I have Low T, due to an acne medication I took in my mid teens (I'm now 24) and am struggling to find a doctor who takes this seriously (I'm in Australia). All the GP's, specialists, etc. that I've been to tell me it's all in my head and put me on anti-depressants. Which is probably the most frustrating part. So I'm going to be frequenting the testosterone replacement therapy (TRT) threads in order to help me take control of the problem and stop relying on ignorant, archaic doctors.

Hello MBB,

What part of Australia are you in and do you have your results?
I too am in Australia, Perth infact and have found a very good testosterone replacement therapy (TRT) Doctor.

 

[eatmoresahn]

Sorry to hear bro, hope you find the help you're looking for!

 

[MBB]

Hello MBB,

What part of Australia are you in and do you have your results?
I too am in Australia, Perth infact and have found a very good testosterone replacement therapy (TRT) Doctor.

I'm in Canberra at the moment, but would be more than willing to drive the 3:30h drive to Sydney if I found the right doctor, or even fly back to Brisbane to my parents if the right Dr could be found.

Unfortunately because non of the doctors I've seen believe that low T is a problem, they only test total testosterone. Mine came back 13.7 nmol/L (8.0-38.0), which for a weight-training, dialed in diet, 24-year-old in the morning, that is low. But because I'm still within the range the doctor flat out told me I didn't have low T and then proceeded to tell me that it was all in my head. I could have reached across and strangled the guy. If I was just suffering from depression then maybe that could have been in my head. But with all the symptoms I'm suffering, I'd have to have one messed up head for it to all be psychosomatic.

 

[WhiteDog]

I'm in Canberra at the moment, but would be more than willing to drive the 3:30h drive to Sydney if I found the right doctor, or even fly back to Brisbane to my parents if the right Dr could be found.

Unfortunately because non of the doctors I've seen believe that low T is a problem, they only test total testosterone. Mine came back 13.7 nmol/L (8.0-38.0), which for a weight-training, dialed in diet, 24-year-old in the morning, that is low. But because I'm still within the range the doctor flat out told me I didn't have low T and then proceeded to tell me that it was all in my head. I could have reached across and strangled the guy. If I was just suffering from depression then maybe that could have been in my head. But with all the symptoms I'm suffering, I'd have to have one messed up head for it to all be psychosomatic.

Hmm, as long as you are in range, i don't think they will do much for you. testosterone replacement therapy (TRT) will only put you in the low to normal range anyways, which is where you are now.

 

[MBB]

Hmm, as long as you are in range, i don't think they will do much for you. testosterone replacement therapy (TRT) will only put you in the low to normal range anyways, which is where you are now.

Unfortunately that's what's wrong with the medical system, they look at numbers and completely disregard the age of the patient and the symptoms. They're more concerned with test numbers than patients quality of life. I'm going to try once more to find a doctor/specialist who will actually treat me for my symptoms and not try to shovel anti-depressants down my throat. If I can't then I'll continue to do my research and self-medicate. Life is far too short to be feeling this miserable all the time.