Quit TRT Cold Turkey or use PCT afyer 4 months use

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kyhunter

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I'm currently 32 and last year after struggling with no energy, sex drive, etc. I went to the doc. The blood work came back with low testosterone... It was in the low 300s. Since i was in other wise good shape, my doc sent me to a urologist for a second opinion. The urologist put me on 200mg testosterone cypionate injects every two weeks.

I've been on the injections about 4 months now and although I feel better am thinking about quitting the injections due to possible long term use risks. Should I quit cold turkey or use some sort of pct since I've been on the injections for 4 months?

Thanks in advance.
 
Have you had any bloodwork done?

Have you done much, or any research on the subject of TRT??

TRT is a lifetime thing...you don't 'solve' it with some injections then stop, you would likely go back to low or even lower T than before.
 
Thanks for your responses. I've done some research on TRT and I'm concerned if I should have even started it in the first place. Before I started treatment, there were a couple of blood tests done. One came in at the mid 400s and one in the low 300s. The urologist said for my age and since I'm in pretty good physical shape, it should be in the 700 - 1000 range. So he started me on the injections as the gels, etc were too expensive. I felt more energy and my sysymptoms went away for the most part, but after doing research, I'm afraid my levels weren't actually low enough that I shouldve started TRT and don't want to be on it the rest of my life if I don't have to. I know I should have done more research before starting the injections, but went on with the advice of the doctor.
My main concern is increased risk of heart/liver problems. I know that most things a person takes nowadays has risks with it, but several articles I've read make it sound that it's a given that trt will cause these problems after long term use.
 
kyhunter said:
Thanks for your responses. I've done some research on TRT and I'm concerned if I should have even started it in the first place. Before I started treatment, there were a couple of blood tests done. One came in at the mid 400s and one in the low 300s. The urologist said for my age and since I'm in pretty good physical shape, it should be in the 700 - 1000 range. So he started me on the injections as the gels, etc were too expensive. I felt more energy and my sysymptoms went away for the most part, but after doing research, I'm afraid my levels weren't actually low enough that I shouldve started TRT and don't want to be on it the rest of my life if I don't have to. I know I should have done more research before starting the injections, but went on with the advice of the doctor.
My main concern is increased risk of heart/liver problems. I know that most things a person takes nowadays has risks with it, but several articles I've read make it sound that it's a given that trt will cause these problems after long term use.
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I'll let someone else debunk the health concerns, but 700-1000ng would be uncommon (but not impossible) for anyone, even a healthy 18 year old would be pretty lucky to have test levels THAT high naturally.
 
kyhunter said:
Thanks for your responses. I've done some research on TRT and I'm concerned if I should have even started it in the first place. Before I started treatment, there were a couple of blood tests done. One came in at the mid 400s and one in the low 300s. The urologist said for my age and since I'm in pretty good physical shape, it should be in the 700 - 1000 range. So he started me on the injections as the gels, etc were too expensive. I felt more energy and my sysymptoms went away for the most part, but after doing research, I'm afraid my levels weren't actually low enough that I shouldve started TRT and don't want to be on it the rest of my life if I don't have to. I know I should have done more research before starting the injections, but went on with the advice of the doctor.
My main concern is increased risk of heart/liver problems. I know that most things a person takes nowadays has risks with it, but several articles I've read make it sound that it's a given that trt will cause these problems after long term use.
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Do you feel better on TRT? Do you enjoy the benefits?

Did you know that the vast majority of risks that come from TRT are preventable? Proper management of estradiol and hematocrit (the solid part of your blood) negate most of these risks. The rest come down to lifestyle and are the same risks we face being males. I've never read a credible study or medical report indicating liver damage can result from replacement therapy.

If you want to come off, you certainly should employ a PCT strategy to help the transition back to your natural levels. Be warned, there is the chance that they may not return, and even if they do - you may go even lower in the upcoming years.

My .02c :)
 
Were you diagnosed with primary or secondary hypogonadism? Of secondary, did you discuss doing an HPTA restart with your doctor prior to initiating TRT?
 
Take this for whats its worth. As far as Im concerned at least the side effects (physically and mentally) of having low testosterone are FAR greater than that of being on a TRT protocol. All possible side effects can be avoided if proper measures are taken. Getting regular blood work is the best way to monitor health.
 
I think that you are worried too much about the "risks". TRT will not give you heart or liver issues if done correctly. I will say that if you decide to stop you need to attempt a HPTA restart using HCG, clomid, etc. If you stop cold turkey you will most likely have the lowest TT levels you have ever had and will feel terrible.
 
My Father is 72 and his urologist has his levels a 1150. The risks of negative side effects are very small and can all be monitored and prevented. The difference in the quality of life from 700 to 1150 is huge at 400 I'd be worried you were sleeping all day.
 
I would stay on if you already had low t. Just monitor your blood work. I agree with snowpatrol123; trt is for life and your doctor is not going to put you on it unless he believes you need it. You could come off and use some pct protocol, but after pct your test levels will probably return to low levels.
 
From what I read....
You're 32 years old and a healthy male and think TT in the low 300's weren't low enough?
How low do you want to let your levels go before treating it?
 
While I personally would never want to go back to my listless, apathetic, sexless life where my mind was always foggy and I could not concentrate on anything for more than 5 minutes, I can see how someone with far less bad effects than me would not want to inject themselves forever. I, who was once a hater of all things needily, will happily inject twice a week for life to avoid returning to my old self.
 
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