42 yr old male, just had total testosterone test done, results inside

[42HRT]

My total test level was 230.
Obviously low.
My question is for anyone that was this low, and did HRT help you?
Any other tests you would recommend before going to an HRT doctor?
Thank you

 

[Systemlord]

My question is for anyone that was this low, and did HRT help you?

I’m 51 years old and my original levels was 91 and 120 ng/dL. The cause of my low-T was a combination of sedentary lifestyle, poor diet, medications that caused fatigue and type 2 diabetes.

The type 2 diabetes being the biggest factor in my testosterone decline!

I started TRT and I lost weight quickly, the fat just melted off, lost 25 pounds without doing anything. Muscle mass and strength is increasing, before I was a weakling barely able to climb a flight of stairs without almost passing out

Yesterday I went on 14 miles bike ride at the beach, today I went to the gym and vigorously worked out my legs, abs, and then I went for another 16.56 miles bike ride at the beach.

I just got back, I’m not tired, I still have energy left.

I’m on oral Jatenzo @ 237 mg twice daily, 5 mg Cialis daily. Adding the Cialis to my TRT protocol is a game changer, which boosted my energy levels even higher. Cialis should be apart of everyone’s TRT protocol in my opinion!

Cialis has numerous health benefits beyond it’s intended purpose, which is improve erections. Men on ED drugs have a decreased risk of heart attack and dementia.

Any other tests you would recommend before going to an HRT doctor?

It would be a good idea get baseline hematocrit and hemoglobin values. You should also get baseline ferritin levels and again 6 months after starting TRT, because some men get their ferritin levels suppressed by TRT.

 

[Willyt]

My levels were in that range for 5 years before TRT. My advice is to temper your expectations of HRT. It is not a panacea for all that ails you. It can certainly help in certain areas, but its not going to deliver what the TRT marketing brochures claim.

Read around the forum about dosing, frequency of injections, what type of needle to use, etc. Lots of good sticky notes posted.

 

[Vince]

My total test level was 230.
Obviously low.
My question is for anyone that was this low, and did HRT help you?
Any other tests you would recommend before going to an HRT doctor?
Thank you

Are you at any meds that could be lowing your testosterone ?

 

[42HRT]

I don't expect it to be a miracle drug. Just saw it was low, and i feel tired etc. Which is why I got it tested.

 

[42HRT]

Are you at any meds that could be lowing your testosterone ?

i only take lisinopril 10 mg. don't know if that has an effect. I am obese, which also has an effect.
6 feet 270lbs.

 

[t_spacemonkey]

44y. mine was 220/(7free). i felt instant improvement within days! not placebo, it does not take 8 weeks for some.
many here use defy and they are good