Doctor recommended Natesto because of fertility concerns...other options?

[TinKnightRisesAgain]

My doctor is very open to different treatment plans, but initially recommended Natesto because I brought up I would like to potentially have children in the next few years. I don't remember my actual numbers, but I believe my total T levels were around 400 (which my doctor noted was in the normal range), but he said my free T was low (and I don't remember the number).

I have no problem with Natesto as a product, but holy shit is it expensive. Even with the savings plan, I'm looking at like ~$6000 a year.

Are there other options I should ask him about? He's very well respected and recommended around these parts.

 

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My notes on Empower nasal T gel experiment - Excel Male TRT Forum

I recently undertook a very unscientific 10 week experiment with Empower's nasal testosterone gel (similar to Natesto) to see if such a short-acting form of T could increase my baseline natural production. The idea is consistent with some of the Natesto studies that @madman has cited...

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[TinKnightRisesAgain]

I don't think I can edit my original message. I wanted to provide a bit more context:

I've suspected low T for awhile now: low libido, brain fog, general depressive symptoms, and I've always been a little dough-y physically. I've tried anti-depressants and they've never really done much for me.