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Testosterone Replacement, Low T, HCG, & Beyond
Testosterone Basics & Questions
Considering starting TRT although levels are not "clinically low" Feedback would be appreciated
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<blockquote data-quote="lancelot" data-source="post: 200954" data-attributes="member: 42599"><p>I'm new to the forum and would like to possibly get some opinions on my situation. I am 58 years old and have considered going on TRT for several years. Between reading lots of information, talking to several highly knowledgeable people and researching this forum for many years, I feel like I am well informed. I have worked out since I was in my early teens (competed in bodybuilding in the 80's but didn't abuse steroids) and have always ate very healthy. Here are some of the reasons I am considering TRT: I have been showing signs of insulin resistance the last 5 or 6 years and my morning blood sugar is averaging between 105-115 even while eating a fairly low carb diet. Many studies show TRT helps with metabolic syndrome. Also new research shows high glucose levels contribute to alzheimer's through the buildup of beta amyloid plaque in the brain. Almost everone on my father's side of the family(including him) has gotten Alzheimers. I take some metformin but it does little at a low dose and I read higher doses lower testosterone..which I don't want.</p><p></p><p>I am putting on fat easily lately and seeing virtually no results from my training. I also get irritable easily, especially after a hard workout. I've always had a very good physique and I'm not happy with how I'm looking although this isn't a huge factor in my decision. However, I would like to see more results from my diet and training efforts. I am sure I would respond well to TRT for this. In the 80's, I was a super responder to tiny amounts of testosterone and would blow up in a month or so.</p><p></p><p>My ldl and hdl, due to the glucose issues, have been off for several years. I did do some scans for arterial plaque recently and it didn't show any buildup yet..but that could change. I also think my drive, motivation and focus could be better..even though I get some results from cognitive enhancing nutrients and nootropics. I think testosterone would also be helpful for that. My libido is inconsistent. It's good for a few weeks, then times when it wanes. Not a huge concern since my longtime girlfriend has a very low libido. I get morning wood on some days and then go through periods of none for a few weeks.</p><p>I order my own bloodwork a few times a year. I do the comprehensive ones and add in total and free test. My last one in December showed my total to be 476 ng/dl and free 80 pg/ml. My PSA is 1.0 and most all values,except lipids, are in normal range except blood platelets which the last two times are slightly under range.</p><p></p><p>So..although my testosterone numbers aren't real low, and I don't feel overly lethargic or depressed..I feel some of the issues I described would be helped by going on TRT. I know most guys are usually under 300 when they decide to do it with many other classic "low T" symptoms. It seems the idea is to wait until your levels decline to the lowest range and then start. But while those levels are declining..aren't you also physically losing ground? Wouldn't it be better to intervene at the level I'm at ..at 58 years old..instead of waiting till I'm at a 200 test level?</p><p>I have some fears, especially when I see all the problems people have on the forums. Should I shut down my hpta while it still has halfway decent function in order to get the benefits I seek? Will I ever be as healthy on a synthetic form of my own hormone as I am now? I know me, and only me,..can make that decision, but I'd love to hear some feedback. I've struggled with this decision for at least 4 years now.</p><p>Thanks</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="lancelot, post: 200954, member: 42599"] I'm new to the forum and would like to possibly get some opinions on my situation. I am 58 years old and have considered going on TRT for several years. Between reading lots of information, talking to several highly knowledgeable people and researching this forum for many years, I feel like I am well informed. I have worked out since I was in my early teens (competed in bodybuilding in the 80's but didn't abuse steroids) and have always ate very healthy. Here are some of the reasons I am considering TRT: I have been showing signs of insulin resistance the last 5 or 6 years and my morning blood sugar is averaging between 105-115 even while eating a fairly low carb diet. Many studies show TRT helps with metabolic syndrome. Also new research shows high glucose levels contribute to alzheimer's through the buildup of beta amyloid plaque in the brain. Almost everone on my father's side of the family(including him) has gotten Alzheimers. I take some metformin but it does little at a low dose and I read higher doses lower testosterone..which I don't want. I am putting on fat easily lately and seeing virtually no results from my training. I also get irritable easily, especially after a hard workout. I've always had a very good physique and I'm not happy with how I'm looking although this isn't a huge factor in my decision. However, I would like to see more results from my diet and training efforts. I am sure I would respond well to TRT for this. In the 80's, I was a super responder to tiny amounts of testosterone and would blow up in a month or so. My ldl and hdl, due to the glucose issues, have been off for several years. I did do some scans for arterial plaque recently and it didn't show any buildup yet..but that could change. I also think my drive, motivation and focus could be better..even though I get some results from cognitive enhancing nutrients and nootropics. I think testosterone would also be helpful for that. My libido is inconsistent. It's good for a few weeks, then times when it wanes. Not a huge concern since my longtime girlfriend has a very low libido. I get morning wood on some days and then go through periods of none for a few weeks. I order my own bloodwork a few times a year. I do the comprehensive ones and add in total and free test. My last one in December showed my total to be 476 ng/dl and free 80 pg/ml. My PSA is 1.0 and most all values,except lipids, are in normal range except blood platelets which the last two times are slightly under range. So..although my testosterone numbers aren't real low, and I don't feel overly lethargic or depressed..I feel some of the issues I described would be helped by going on TRT. I know most guys are usually under 300 when they decide to do it with many other classic "low T" symptoms. It seems the idea is to wait until your levels decline to the lowest range and then start. But while those levels are declining..aren't you also physically losing ground? Wouldn't it be better to intervene at the level I'm at ..at 58 years old..instead of waiting till I'm at a 200 test level? I have some fears, especially when I see all the problems people have on the forums. Should I shut down my hpta while it still has halfway decent function in order to get the benefits I seek? Will I ever be as healthy on a synthetic form of my own hormone as I am now? I know me, and only me,..can make that decision, but I'd love to hear some feedback. I've struggled with this decision for at least 4 years now. Thanks [/QUOTE]
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