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Testosterone Replacement, Low T, HCG, & Beyond
Blood Test Discussion
A little help with dose adjustment based on labs please
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<blockquote data-quote="klepp0906" data-source="post: 129336" data-attributes="member: 22245"><p>Thank you VM for taking the time on that thorough reply. I know how valuable of a resource it is <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 am trying my best to keep things realistic, just coming from a non existent (even perhaps an aversion) to sex - I was expecting a larger increase in drive. I do think about sex more, the connection to actual physical DRIVE seems to be missing. Spontaneous erections during the day certainly do not happen, and I do not sleep well so I imagine my wake/timing may in fact have somethign to do with the infrequent "morning wood" so to speak. </p><p></p><p>I do find it more often in the middle of the night than I do during my final "wake" and did not consider it in that way.</p><p></p><p>To be fair, as far as libido being complex and multiple faceted, I too realize this, however assumed (evidently incorrectly) that add enough testosterone, and it will overcome any other issues. </p><p></p><p>I do have a very high stress life (an infant and a toddler) and made some really bad choices when I was younger. (opiate addict and likely ruined my brains reward system to some degree or another). Perhaps i need to give it more time. Most people say that libido is the first thing to come back, but i HAVE heard people say it was the last for them as well.</p><p></p><p>The numbers by and large look good, but i figure im a fair amount over range at my peak, and starting TRT did increase my bp a bit (and hct) so i figure lowering it cant do much harm if it doesnt hamper my already struggling libido. Id even consider keeping it the same but i doubt my doc is going to be too happy with things over range cause.. you know... doctors and ranges ;p</p><p></p><p>Cortisol and thyroid look good? </p><p></p><p>What is everyones take on switching to weekly? Bad idea?</p><p></p><p>Anyone heard any anecdotal evidence surrounding lowering T helping with libido? (or sleep?)</p><p></p><p>Lastly, it will be some time before I go back for more labs, assuming i were to drop to 140, what do you guys recommend I do with my AI? I dont want my doctor to think im going all willy nilly adjusting things all the time so if my E2 blows up sky high he's gonna know something changed, and by the same token if its bottomed out next time... so if its currently taking me almost 1mg a week to keep me at 26 would dropping 20mg off my test dose and keeping the AI the same take it way too low? or just a few points?</p><p></p><p>Sincerely, thank you for the time guys. Hopefully i can pay it forward after a few rounds and some more introspection/experience with this journey.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="klepp0906, post: 129336, member: 22245"] Thank you VM for taking the time on that thorough reply. I know how valuable of a resource it is :) I am trying my best to keep things realistic, just coming from a non existent (even perhaps an aversion) to sex - I was expecting a larger increase in drive. I do think about sex more, the connection to actual physical DRIVE seems to be missing. Spontaneous erections during the day certainly do not happen, and I do not sleep well so I imagine my wake/timing may in fact have somethign to do with the infrequent "morning wood" so to speak. I do find it more often in the middle of the night than I do during my final "wake" and did not consider it in that way. To be fair, as far as libido being complex and multiple faceted, I too realize this, however assumed (evidently incorrectly) that add enough testosterone, and it will overcome any other issues. I do have a very high stress life (an infant and a toddler) and made some really bad choices when I was younger. (opiate addict and likely ruined my brains reward system to some degree or another). Perhaps i need to give it more time. Most people say that libido is the first thing to come back, but i HAVE heard people say it was the last for them as well. The numbers by and large look good, but i figure im a fair amount over range at my peak, and starting TRT did increase my bp a bit (and hct) so i figure lowering it cant do much harm if it doesnt hamper my already struggling libido. Id even consider keeping it the same but i doubt my doc is going to be too happy with things over range cause.. you know... doctors and ranges ;p Cortisol and thyroid look good? What is everyones take on switching to weekly? Bad idea? Anyone heard any anecdotal evidence surrounding lowering T helping with libido? (or sleep?) Lastly, it will be some time before I go back for more labs, assuming i were to drop to 140, what do you guys recommend I do with my AI? I dont want my doctor to think im going all willy nilly adjusting things all the time so if my E2 blows up sky high he's gonna know something changed, and by the same token if its bottomed out next time... so if its currently taking me almost 1mg a week to keep me at 26 would dropping 20mg off my test dose and keeping the AI the same take it way too low? or just a few points? Sincerely, thank you for the time guys. Hopefully i can pay it forward after a few rounds and some more introspection/experience with this journey. [/QUOTE]
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