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Testosterone Replacement, Low T, HCG, & Beyond
Testosterone Side Effect Management
Can Testosterone Cause Retinopathy?
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<blockquote data-quote="crash1270" data-source="post: 11938" data-attributes="member: 2341"><p>Hello All. I'm new to Excel male. I'm 43 yr old. Been taking TRT since January of this year. Recently added anastrozole because estrogen levels were higher than normal. Also started HCG for testicular atrophy.</p><p></p><p> First the good....This has been a great experience so far. I am a serious weight lifter and athlete. I can't tell you the comments I have received since starting TRT. I have shredded fat and gain enormous amounts of muscle mass. Libido is off the charts. Energy levels and attitude is great. I feel like I'm in the best shape of my life. I run, ride mountain bikes, lift weights, etc., I have at times almost felt guilty for the gains and condition I am in and wonder if they would be the same without TRT. I have told a few friends but not made it front page news to co-workers and other peers and business associates. </p><p></p><p>Now the bad...last week I noticed blurred vision in my left eye and getting dark grey spot directly in the center of my left eye vision. At first I couldn't decide or decipher what was happening. It came on suddenly and took me a few days to figure out exactly what the symptom was I wasn't sure if my vision was just getting worse or if something else was going on. I went to the optometrist Thursday. He took a picture of the inside of my eye and told me it looked like CSR or central serous retinopathy. He asked me if I had a stressful lifestyle and I told him yes(I own my own business that is struggling, and I am dealing with a close relative that is a drug addict and it is tearing our family up), he said this happens mostly to males age 20-45 who have stressful lives(airline pilots, stock brokers etc) Not limited to this demographic but happens mostly to men. He sent me to see a retina specialist and I went straight over. They took my medical history and right off the bat...."This condition can be linked to steroids or testosterone." Bam...holy cow, my hear sank and I crapped a brick right there. They went through all the tests dilated my eyes took tons of pictures and confirmed that it was CSR, then told me again this was linked several times to TRT and they suggested testosterone was over-prescribed and I should stop and see if my eye heals.</p><p></p><p>Basically CSR is fluid behind the retina leaking in for whatever reason in small amounts but it forms a bubble behind the retina and distorts vision. It goes away on its own in 95% of the people it happens to but can recur over and over. </p><p></p><p>I've done a little research in the last few days. It not only happens to men of high stress levels but, also those who use caffeine, lots of stimulants, exercise excessively, steroids, ......Guilty, guilty, guilty on all accounts your honor. </p><p></p><p>So since this has happened I am reaching out to this forum! Bring on the suggestions or similar situations. Has this happened to anyone on here. What did you do? Any suggestions. All input is appreciated. Thanks</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="crash1270, post: 11938, member: 2341"] Hello All. I'm new to Excel male. I'm 43 yr old. Been taking TRT since January of this year. Recently added anastrozole because estrogen levels were higher than normal. Also started HCG for testicular atrophy. First the good....This has been a great experience so far. I am a serious weight lifter and athlete. I can't tell you the comments I have received since starting TRT. I have shredded fat and gain enormous amounts of muscle mass. Libido is off the charts. Energy levels and attitude is great. I feel like I'm in the best shape of my life. I run, ride mountain bikes, lift weights, etc., I have at times almost felt guilty for the gains and condition I am in and wonder if they would be the same without TRT. I have told a few friends but not made it front page news to co-workers and other peers and business associates. Now the bad...last week I noticed blurred vision in my left eye and getting dark grey spot directly in the center of my left eye vision. At first I couldn't decide or decipher what was happening. It came on suddenly and took me a few days to figure out exactly what the symptom was I wasn't sure if my vision was just getting worse or if something else was going on. I went to the optometrist Thursday. He took a picture of the inside of my eye and told me it looked like CSR or central serous retinopathy. He asked me if I had a stressful lifestyle and I told him yes(I own my own business that is struggling, and I am dealing with a close relative that is a drug addict and it is tearing our family up), he said this happens mostly to males age 20-45 who have stressful lives(airline pilots, stock brokers etc) Not limited to this demographic but happens mostly to men. He sent me to see a retina specialist and I went straight over. They took my medical history and right off the bat...."This condition can be linked to steroids or testosterone." Bam...holy cow, my hear sank and I crapped a brick right there. They went through all the tests dilated my eyes took tons of pictures and confirmed that it was CSR, then told me again this was linked several times to TRT and they suggested testosterone was over-prescribed and I should stop and see if my eye heals. Basically CSR is fluid behind the retina leaking in for whatever reason in small amounts but it forms a bubble behind the retina and distorts vision. It goes away on its own in 95% of the people it happens to but can recur over and over. I've done a little research in the last few days. It not only happens to men of high stress levels but, also those who use caffeine, lots of stimulants, exercise excessively, steroids, ......Guilty, guilty, guilty on all accounts your honor. So since this has happened I am reaching out to this forum! Bring on the suggestions or similar situations. Has this happened to anyone on here. What did you do? Any suggestions. All input is appreciated. Thanks [/QUOTE]
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