My goal:
I want to help others that are on the bubble about whether to start TRT. During my initial research into TRT I found it hard to find articles and posts that I connected with. My goal is to try to keep this updated as I go through the process.
Background:
38 yo
171 weight
5'9 height
Symptoms:
I was feeling rundown and tired all the time. I weight train about 3 times a week and my workouts were exhausting. I was just going through the motions to get the workouts done. Elbow joint pain in both elbows was really painful, golfers elbow, and there isn't much you can do about it. My anxiety was bad, sleep habits were bad, sexually desire with my wife was about weekly occurrence, brain fog, sore lower back, felt old and weak. I didn't feel like myself anymore so I started doing research on TRT and had my blood work checked. My testosterone levels came back in the "normal" range so my primary care physician wouldn't prescribe anything. My decision to start TRT was difficult because I fall within the "normal" range for T levels but after so much research thought that the my T levels were the cause of my problems. The other reason it was difficult for me to start was because of the negative news on TRT ie heart problems and prostate cancer. I decided that if there was a chance it would make me feel better then it was worth the risk. In my mind the worst case would be that I would have to stop taking it.
Since my primary prescribe it I turned to other providers and found IncreasemyT on these forums. The guys at IncreasemyT were really helpful in getting me started since I was a complete noob to all of this and super nervous.
My bloodwork prior to starting:
Test - 546
%Free - 2.34
Progesterone - .4
Estradiol - 22.7
Cortisol - 24.7
Week1
The doc started me on 200 Test Cyp per week with HCG and dex. The first week I didnt feel much of anything. I felt that something was going on but no noticeable benefits. I still felt exhausted and tired. Still going through the motions at the gym. I had gained a little weight and felt bloated.
Week2
Week 2 is where I started noticing changes. I felt stronger in the mornings. I was still tired and gained a little more weight early in the week but by the end of the week I felt like superman. My workouts were intense, probably the best workouts I have ever had my entire life, with next to 0 soreness or exhaustion. My energy level was through the roof. My elbow pain was mostly gone as was my lower back pain. I felt like my joints and muscles were all working in perfect harmony. Confidence was up as was my sexual desire. I have been sexual with my wife two days in a row now and cant seem to get enough. My dick doesnt feel old and is stronger than ever. My testicles are not as saggy and are pulled back up like I am a teenager again. I have not added aggression or any other noticeable sides. I have suffered with back acne since I was a teenager but havn't noticed that it was any worse. My muscles feel dense and strong instead of feeling soft and old.
I wish I would have started TRT way sooner. I havn't felt this invincible since I was a teenager. Almost all of the issues I was experiencing are completely gone in just two weeks. TRT for life!!!!!!
My personal thoughts on Testosterone:
I personally think that Testosterone decrease is a major contributing factor for age related degeneration in both men and women. Personally I wish I would have started supplementing T as soon as my levels started to drop. If you logically think about it, when levels start to drop, after your teen years, is when men and women both start to but on extra weight, additional fat, and start aging. My belief is that Testosterone is the key to staving off age degeneration. Everyone IMO should supplement Testosterone. These are just my opinions and I am not a doctor. Please do your own DD.
I want to help others that are on the bubble about whether to start TRT. During my initial research into TRT I found it hard to find articles and posts that I connected with. My goal is to try to keep this updated as I go through the process.
Background:
38 yo
171 weight
5'9 height
Symptoms:
I was feeling rundown and tired all the time. I weight train about 3 times a week and my workouts were exhausting. I was just going through the motions to get the workouts done. Elbow joint pain in both elbows was really painful, golfers elbow, and there isn't much you can do about it. My anxiety was bad, sleep habits were bad, sexually desire with my wife was about weekly occurrence, brain fog, sore lower back, felt old and weak. I didn't feel like myself anymore so I started doing research on TRT and had my blood work checked. My testosterone levels came back in the "normal" range so my primary care physician wouldn't prescribe anything. My decision to start TRT was difficult because I fall within the "normal" range for T levels but after so much research thought that the my T levels were the cause of my problems. The other reason it was difficult for me to start was because of the negative news on TRT ie heart problems and prostate cancer. I decided that if there was a chance it would make me feel better then it was worth the risk. In my mind the worst case would be that I would have to stop taking it.
Since my primary prescribe it I turned to other providers and found IncreasemyT on these forums. The guys at IncreasemyT were really helpful in getting me started since I was a complete noob to all of this and super nervous.
My bloodwork prior to starting:
Test - 546
%Free - 2.34
Progesterone - .4
Estradiol - 22.7
Cortisol - 24.7
Week1
The doc started me on 200 Test Cyp per week with HCG and dex. The first week I didnt feel much of anything. I felt that something was going on but no noticeable benefits. I still felt exhausted and tired. Still going through the motions at the gym. I had gained a little weight and felt bloated.
Week2
Week 2 is where I started noticing changes. I felt stronger in the mornings. I was still tired and gained a little more weight early in the week but by the end of the week I felt like superman. My workouts were intense, probably the best workouts I have ever had my entire life, with next to 0 soreness or exhaustion. My energy level was through the roof. My elbow pain was mostly gone as was my lower back pain. I felt like my joints and muscles were all working in perfect harmony. Confidence was up as was my sexual desire. I have been sexual with my wife two days in a row now and cant seem to get enough. My dick doesnt feel old and is stronger than ever. My testicles are not as saggy and are pulled back up like I am a teenager again. I have not added aggression or any other noticeable sides. I have suffered with back acne since I was a teenager but havn't noticed that it was any worse. My muscles feel dense and strong instead of feeling soft and old.
I wish I would have started TRT way sooner. I havn't felt this invincible since I was a teenager. Almost all of the issues I was experiencing are completely gone in just two weeks. TRT for life!!!!!!
My personal thoughts on Testosterone:
I personally think that Testosterone decrease is a major contributing factor for age related degeneration in both men and women. Personally I wish I would have started supplementing T as soon as my levels started to drop. If you logically think about it, when levels start to drop, after your teen years, is when men and women both start to but on extra weight, additional fat, and start aging. My belief is that Testosterone is the key to staving off age degeneration. Everyone IMO should supplement Testosterone. These are just my opinions and I am not a doctor. Please do your own DD.