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Testosterone Replacement, Low T, HCG, & Beyond
Testosterone Basics & Questions
Best insurance plan for TRT? (Testopel coverage)
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<blockquote data-quote="Pacman" data-source="post: 12346" data-attributes="member: 2450"><p>Hi Nelson! <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" /></p><p></p><p>I just saw your post right after I posted my above reply. </p><p></p><p>The only issue that I have with HCG is that I have <u>primary hypogonadism</u> - which means that my LH and FSH levels are <strong>through the roof naturally</strong>, even <em>while</em> on TRT (which to me is very strange, because my body's T levels are currently within "range", and the LH/FSH levels haven't dropped much from before I started the therapy). What's interesting is that even though I have primary hypogonadism, I do not have testicular atrophy. My testicles are normal size thank God.</p><p></p><p>I was considering shots a while back, but according to my endocrinologist, the shots come with some very big perceived disadvantages:</p><p></p><p>1. Testosterone level fluctuations are a negative side effect (very high right after the shot, very low right before; and he says it is not wise to do it more often than once every three weeks)</p><p></p><p>2. It increases the chances that I'd need to be prescribed an aromatase inhibitor as well, and he says he prefers not to prescribe me that, because the studies of aromatase inhibitors on young males are inconclusive.</p><p></p><p>3. I would need to come in for the shot, rather than self-inject, because it is hard to self-inject myself in the butt. [Side note: I see a lot of talk about people here self-injecting, as well as a guide here on the site. Are there cases where it is permissible, and other cases not?]</p><p></p><p>So the first two reasons are the main causes for my doctor to suggest against the shots, with the third one as an additional side reason pain in the butt (figuratively and literally lol).</p><p></p><p>I will definitely check out the Aveed option, but can I also get advice on Testopel? Has anyone here been on it <u>and</u> been covered by their insurance policies?</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Pacman, post: 12346, member: 2450"] Hi Nelson! :) I just saw your post right after I posted my above reply. The only issue that I have with HCG is that I have [U]primary hypogonadism[/U] - which means that my LH and FSH levels are [B]through the roof naturally[/B], even [I]while[/I] on TRT (which to me is very strange, because my body's T levels are currently within "range", and the LH/FSH levels haven't dropped much from before I started the therapy). What's interesting is that even though I have primary hypogonadism, I do not have testicular atrophy. My testicles are normal size thank God. I was considering shots a while back, but according to my endocrinologist, the shots come with some very big perceived disadvantages: 1. Testosterone level fluctuations are a negative side effect (very high right after the shot, very low right before; and he says it is not wise to do it more often than once every three weeks) 2. It increases the chances that I'd need to be prescribed an aromatase inhibitor as well, and he says he prefers not to prescribe me that, because the studies of aromatase inhibitors on young males are inconclusive. 3. I would need to come in for the shot, rather than self-inject, because it is hard to self-inject myself in the butt. [Side note: I see a lot of talk about people here self-injecting, as well as a guide here on the site. Are there cases where it is permissible, and other cases not?] So the first two reasons are the main causes for my doctor to suggest against the shots, with the third one as an additional side reason pain in the butt (figuratively and literally lol). I will definitely check out the Aveed option, but can I also get advice on Testopel? Has anyone here been on it [U]and[/U] been covered by their insurance policies? [/QUOTE]
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