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Testosterone Replacement, Low T, HCG, & Beyond
Testosterone Basics & Questions
Advice on whether or not to start TRT or look for other causes
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<blockquote data-quote="tropicaldaze1950" data-source="post: 272287" data-attributes="member: 13651"><p>If, like [USER=40195]@jchems[/USER], OP had good erectile function and mood with low natural numbers, I'd agree but he's not. I read the forums, too, and yes, for some men, TRT makes things worse, not better, even if the labs look good. For the absolute outliers, it can take several YEARS for across the board improvements. Also, no one mentioned that OP's DHEA-S is subpar. Age adjusted lab ranges aren't just a joke; they're dangerous. For Quest, the top of total testosterone is now 827 ng/dL, IIRC. </p><p></p><p>Again, if OP, even with low free testosterone, was feeling and functioning good, then end of story. Nor would he be posting here! He'd be living his life. My experience with TRT hasn't been ideal but I know I'm deriving benefits and my urologist keeps working with me. I'm medically complicated, so it's not point A to point B and all is good. I have friends in my age range(70s) who are physically declining, despite doing exactly what their doctor recommends, along with taking many medications. I'm not. Still strong and generally have decent energy, even with untreatable bipolar illness.</p><p></p><p>You're right; In the end, we all make our own informed decisions.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="tropicaldaze1950, post: 272287, member: 13651"] If, like [USER=40195]@jchems[/USER], OP had good erectile function and mood with low natural numbers, I'd agree but he's not. I read the forums, too, and yes, for some men, TRT makes things worse, not better, even if the labs look good. For the absolute outliers, it can take several YEARS for across the board improvements. Also, no one mentioned that OP's DHEA-S is subpar. Age adjusted lab ranges aren't just a joke; they're dangerous. For Quest, the top of total testosterone is now 827 ng/dL, IIRC. Again, if OP, even with low free testosterone, was feeling and functioning good, then end of story. Nor would he be posting here! He'd be living his life. My experience with TRT hasn't been ideal but I know I'm deriving benefits and my urologist keeps working with me. I'm medically complicated, so it's not point A to point B and all is good. I have friends in my age range(70s) who are physically declining, despite doing exactly what their doctor recommends, along with taking many medications. I'm not. Still strong and generally have decent energy, even with untreatable bipolar illness. You're right; In the end, we all make our own informed decisions. [/QUOTE]
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