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Testosterone Replacement, Low T, HCG, & Beyond
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How to get your doc to put you on testosterone: This is what worked for me
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<blockquote data-quote="JupiterJazz" data-source="post: 45339" data-attributes="member: 7979"><p>It took a while but, I finally got my testosterone paid for by my insurance. This is a framework for how I was able to get on testosterone and the doc to be ok with it. This post is for people who have legitimate needs for testosterone only.....</p><p></p><p></p><p>Doctors aren’t stupid</p><p>Most docs know that men want to get on testosterone</p><p>Most of the men who are on testosterone do not have medical necessity to be on it</p><p>Most men think testosterone is some quick fix cure all</p><p>If you have not done your part (reduced your stress, sleep, have a decent doctor) it is harder to get a doctor to write a script</p><p> </p><p>Do your part (1)</p><p>If you have evidence to support your claims (previous labs, referrals, photos) it is good to have it as a discussion point</p><p>When meeting with your doctor have your thoughts organized and talk about what happened to you, not how it makes you feel.</p><p>You need to come off as general well adjusted, logical, pragmatic but have enough symptoms of concern that if the doc does not write you a script, things could go really bad </p><p> </p><p>Docs have stuff to do too</p><p>There are labs and questions that they need to ask you</p><p>There is no getting around it</p><p>This is how they get paid and cover their asses</p><p>Acting too impatient shows them that you are not adjusted, logical or pragmatic</p><p>It may also imply that you are only trying to get a quick fix (see docs aren’t stupid)</p><p> </p><p>Stuff to say (this is what I said to my doc) (Me as a 29 year old male) (I was telling the truth the whole time) </p><p>“ Last year, I had gynocamastia surgery to remove b cup breasts” ( show the scars and the pics)</p><p>The surgeon took some labs (show the labs) and said that my breasts formed due to having such low testosterone</p><p>This may also explain why I haven’t been able to have a hard enough erection. When I do get erections, they are very weak and last a minute at best. </p><p>Because of this, at 29 years old, I have yet to have sex and its negatively effecting my relationship</p><p>Furthermore, I have been gaining all of this weight. </p><p>I have a trainer, I work out x days a week</p><p>I have a physio and a nutritionist (show the evidence of your meal plan) and I just keep gaining weight. </p><p>All of this weight is making me get injured more and my tennis has failed because of it. “</p><p>“What are my options?”</p><p> </p><p>Do not say things in such a way that implies:</p><p>You used to be on steroids</p><p>You just really want to be on testosterone</p><p>You want to “try” being on testosterone</p><p>That somehow testosterone will fix your problems immediately</p><p>That you will fire the doctor if they do not comply</p><p>That you are insecure, not pragmatic, or desperate </p><p> </p><p>Please note </p><p>A doctor does not care about what you used to be able to do when you were younger. </p><p>The low energy statement is bullshit. Take your ass to bed. </p><p> </p><p>Another approach</p><p>Go to a men’s clinic</p><p>Go through the procedure to get on testosterone prescription</p><p>Make sure the prescription has your name on it</p><p>Go to a new doctor and have the prescription added to your chart</p><p>It’s usually easier to get a script continued than started</p><p>You may still be required to do additional labs and such</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="JupiterJazz, post: 45339, member: 7979"] It took a while but, I finally got my testosterone paid for by my insurance. This is a framework for how I was able to get on testosterone and the doc to be ok with it. This post is for people who have legitimate needs for testosterone only..... Doctors aren’t stupid Most docs know that men want to get on testosterone Most of the men who are on testosterone do not have medical necessity to be on it Most men think testosterone is some quick fix cure all If you have not done your part (reduced your stress, sleep, have a decent doctor) it is harder to get a doctor to write a script Do your part (1) If you have evidence to support your claims (previous labs, referrals, photos) it is good to have it as a discussion point When meeting with your doctor have your thoughts organized and talk about what happened to you, not how it makes you feel. You need to come off as general well adjusted, logical, pragmatic but have enough symptoms of concern that if the doc does not write you a script, things could go really bad Docs have stuff to do too There are labs and questions that they need to ask you There is no getting around it This is how they get paid and cover their asses Acting too impatient shows them that you are not adjusted, logical or pragmatic It may also imply that you are only trying to get a quick fix (see docs aren’t stupid) Stuff to say (this is what I said to my doc) (Me as a 29 year old male) (I was telling the truth the whole time) “ Last year, I had gynocamastia surgery to remove b cup breasts” ( show the scars and the pics) The surgeon took some labs (show the labs) and said that my breasts formed due to having such low testosterone This may also explain why I haven’t been able to have a hard enough erection. When I do get erections, they are very weak and last a minute at best. Because of this, at 29 years old, I have yet to have sex and its negatively effecting my relationship Furthermore, I have been gaining all of this weight. I have a trainer, I work out x days a week I have a physio and a nutritionist (show the evidence of your meal plan) and I just keep gaining weight. All of this weight is making me get injured more and my tennis has failed because of it. “ “What are my options?” Do not say things in such a way that implies: You used to be on steroids You just really want to be on testosterone You want to “try” being on testosterone That somehow testosterone will fix your problems immediately That you will fire the doctor if they do not comply That you are insecure, not pragmatic, or desperate Please note A doctor does not care about what you used to be able to do when you were younger. The low energy statement is bullshit. Take your ass to bed. Another approach Go to a men’s clinic Go through the procedure to get on testosterone prescription Make sure the prescription has your name on it Go to a new doctor and have the prescription added to your chart It’s usually easier to get a script continued than started You may still be required to do additional labs and such [/QUOTE]
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