Hi All,
Thought I'd register and introduce myself after this site was recommended by a treatment provider for great support and info. I am a 28 year old male in California, and recently began TRT after disturbingly low numbers and years of symptoms. I'm here to read people's stories and learn more about the body and staying healthy. It would be nice to know why I declined so rapidly and early in life, though I understand the answers aren't always going to be easy. Until I find them, just want to make sure I do things right with TRT and can move ahead in life. Thanks everybody for being here to share and read. Surely, I will post specific questions when I am a bit more educated about TRT, but for those who have the interest or time to read my story, I've included details below. Thanks everyone!
-Symptom History: This past March, 2015, I needed to explore serious help after several years of worsening libido, ED, mood swings, and anxiety. Several psychs and therapists had helped me work through my anxiety, but my ADHD had become a major burden as well and the lack of executive functioning skills on top of the low motivation to engage in life lead me to seek comprehensive blood tests. I had been on Adderall at 60mg per day IR for one year and never used any medication for any psychological dysfunction prior. I was barely outside the diagnostic criteria of typical MDD or Bipolar II, etc, and was struggling to finish graduate school before I failed out despite being highly regarded in my work. Physically, I have always been an athlete and exercise and a clean diet have been paramount to my mental health.
-Lab Results/Treatment:
-In 2012 I recall a blood test that noted my hematocrit was at 51%, but I was in superior shape at the time and Dr. didn't think much of it or test other hormones.
-In March, 2015, my FSH was tested as healthy, my testosterone was around 750 total, and folate, B12, and other metabolic results were excellent despite the above symptoms. Doctor concluded I must be depressed and put my on Lexapro 10mg, then switched me to Wellbutrin 300mg XL for side effect reasons.
-First week of July, 2015: serum testosterone 148, FSH 2.5, Prolactin 9.7, PSA 0.4, hemoglobin 15.1.
-Second week of July, 2015: serum testosterone 360, FSH 6.6, Prolactin 3.2. Note that I had taken ten days of clomid at 50mg in between these two tests because I felt so horrible and my doctor wanted to start TRT but had me waiting on insurance. When second result came back I ceased clomid as it was not prescribed and began TRT under care of my Dr. We have done two injections so far- 1st week was 100mg Test Cypionate and unknown dose of HcG. I felt nothing but understand it takes time. Yesterday I had second treatment and Dr. administered 120mg "blend" of test Cypionate and Propionate with a B12 shot and more hcG. Still feel like garbage but here I am ready to learn and engage. Thanks for reading.
Thought I'd register and introduce myself after this site was recommended by a treatment provider for great support and info. I am a 28 year old male in California, and recently began TRT after disturbingly low numbers and years of symptoms. I'm here to read people's stories and learn more about the body and staying healthy. It would be nice to know why I declined so rapidly and early in life, though I understand the answers aren't always going to be easy. Until I find them, just want to make sure I do things right with TRT and can move ahead in life. Thanks everybody for being here to share and read. Surely, I will post specific questions when I am a bit more educated about TRT, but for those who have the interest or time to read my story, I've included details below. Thanks everyone!
-Symptom History: This past March, 2015, I needed to explore serious help after several years of worsening libido, ED, mood swings, and anxiety. Several psychs and therapists had helped me work through my anxiety, but my ADHD had become a major burden as well and the lack of executive functioning skills on top of the low motivation to engage in life lead me to seek comprehensive blood tests. I had been on Adderall at 60mg per day IR for one year and never used any medication for any psychological dysfunction prior. I was barely outside the diagnostic criteria of typical MDD or Bipolar II, etc, and was struggling to finish graduate school before I failed out despite being highly regarded in my work. Physically, I have always been an athlete and exercise and a clean diet have been paramount to my mental health.
-Lab Results/Treatment:
-In 2012 I recall a blood test that noted my hematocrit was at 51%, but I was in superior shape at the time and Dr. didn't think much of it or test other hormones.
-In March, 2015, my FSH was tested as healthy, my testosterone was around 750 total, and folate, B12, and other metabolic results were excellent despite the above symptoms. Doctor concluded I must be depressed and put my on Lexapro 10mg, then switched me to Wellbutrin 300mg XL for side effect reasons.
-First week of July, 2015: serum testosterone 148, FSH 2.5, Prolactin 9.7, PSA 0.4, hemoglobin 15.1.
-Second week of July, 2015: serum testosterone 360, FSH 6.6, Prolactin 3.2. Note that I had taken ten days of clomid at 50mg in between these two tests because I felt so horrible and my doctor wanted to start TRT but had me waiting on insurance. When second result came back I ceased clomid as it was not prescribed and began TRT under care of my Dr. We have done two injections so far- 1st week was 100mg Test Cypionate and unknown dose of HcG. I felt nothing but understand it takes time. Yesterday I had second treatment and Dr. administered 120mg "blend" of test Cypionate and Propionate with a B12 shot and more hcG. Still feel like garbage but here I am ready to learn and engage. Thanks for reading.
