Hey everyone. Thanks for having me on the site. I am not really sure how to keep my post from being super long.
I am pretty new to TRT. I have been battling low "T" symptoms for quite some time now, approximately 3 years or so. So, long history, to put it bluntly. Most of this started after I messed around with a few heavy Testosterone cycles like an idiot off and on for 2-3 years prior to my symptoms. I know, that was a stupid thing to do and I wish I would have been a lot smarter. Anyway, since then I have struggled with many issues ranging from acute onset anxiety, over stress, sleep issues, ED issues, irritability, fatigue, etc etc. Just a few stats if it helps before I dive into the lengthy thread......I am 35, 5'11", active occupation, pretty heavy workouts 5-6 days a week, no other previous medical history.
So, I of course have been to multiple doctors over the last 3 years and had countless tests performed from hormones to neurotransmitters, etc etc. The common thing that always has been present is the low total and free "T", no surprise there. However, the odd thing is, post AAS use, my levels always tested in the mid to high 200's, obviously extremely low. But, I was never offered TRT until my last urologist and that was June of this year. Odd thing was though, upon his test during my first appointment, my total was at 330. Which seemed odd (I'll have to come back to my thoughts on that later). Needless to say, he prescribed me Test Cyp. 100mg per week, HCG 1000iu's 3 times per week initially. After approximately 3 weeks upon my follow up, my total "T" was up to 736, which I thought was pretty good. Felt mentally better and my sleep was 100x's better. However, absolutely no change in libido, ED issues, etc. Well, at that time, my E2 jumped up to 41 with the highest scale being 42. So, he then added .5mg Anastrozole to my prescription and lowered my HCG to 500iu's 3x per week. Well, I continued with the protocol as prescribed and a few weeks after returning back to work, I started getting a touch of gyno in my left nipple. Felt very sensitive, almost like a bruise and there was a very small lump under the nipple. Well, I told him about it and he advised me to completely stop the HCG until my next appointment the next time I am home, which is late next month. Well, just due to a lot of research and a lot of worrying, I took some Tamoxifen for a few days which brought the gyno symptoms down tremendously, almost completely disappeared for the time being.
I know this is very long, and again I apologize, it's just a lot of information to try to get out. So, here we are basically just sticking with the Test Cyp. 100mg per week and nothing else until I can get home for follow up tests. Not feeling horrible but yet not great either. I still battle the libido and ED issues along with the anxiety and sleep issues. Mood is a little better I would say, but that's about it.
A strange thing though is I keep referring to it as "ED issues" and the reason I am not just flat out saying it's ED is the fact that I still have very consistent nocturnal/morning erections that sometimes last up to 20 minutes. So, it seems as though the "plumbing" is working. But, after I get up and start my day, it's literally like everything down there just says "I'm going to sleep". Lose sensitivity, doesn't "hang" relaxed as in the past, almost feels like zero circulation throughout the day. Zero spontaneous erections throughout the day. Very difficult to even successfully masturbate if and when I attempt it. But, back around to the morning time, all seems well for that short amount of time. Extremely confusing to say the least.
Just really looking for anyone that has ever experienced any of this, especially the ED issues as mentioned and if/how you went about successfully treating it??
Just a side note, I have used Cialis successfully off and on. Sometimes that doesn't work either. However, I don't see how that's the root issue being that I still achieve and maintain a what seems to be normal healthy erection in the mornings with absolutely nothing???
I wish I could make this post much shorter, again I apologize. Hopefully you guys won't mind the read and have some advise. Thanks
I am pretty new to TRT. I have been battling low "T" symptoms for quite some time now, approximately 3 years or so. So, long history, to put it bluntly. Most of this started after I messed around with a few heavy Testosterone cycles like an idiot off and on for 2-3 years prior to my symptoms. I know, that was a stupid thing to do and I wish I would have been a lot smarter. Anyway, since then I have struggled with many issues ranging from acute onset anxiety, over stress, sleep issues, ED issues, irritability, fatigue, etc etc. Just a few stats if it helps before I dive into the lengthy thread......I am 35, 5'11", active occupation, pretty heavy workouts 5-6 days a week, no other previous medical history.
So, I of course have been to multiple doctors over the last 3 years and had countless tests performed from hormones to neurotransmitters, etc etc. The common thing that always has been present is the low total and free "T", no surprise there. However, the odd thing is, post AAS use, my levels always tested in the mid to high 200's, obviously extremely low. But, I was never offered TRT until my last urologist and that was June of this year. Odd thing was though, upon his test during my first appointment, my total was at 330. Which seemed odd (I'll have to come back to my thoughts on that later). Needless to say, he prescribed me Test Cyp. 100mg per week, HCG 1000iu's 3 times per week initially. After approximately 3 weeks upon my follow up, my total "T" was up to 736, which I thought was pretty good. Felt mentally better and my sleep was 100x's better. However, absolutely no change in libido, ED issues, etc. Well, at that time, my E2 jumped up to 41 with the highest scale being 42. So, he then added .5mg Anastrozole to my prescription and lowered my HCG to 500iu's 3x per week. Well, I continued with the protocol as prescribed and a few weeks after returning back to work, I started getting a touch of gyno in my left nipple. Felt very sensitive, almost like a bruise and there was a very small lump under the nipple. Well, I told him about it and he advised me to completely stop the HCG until my next appointment the next time I am home, which is late next month. Well, just due to a lot of research and a lot of worrying, I took some Tamoxifen for a few days which brought the gyno symptoms down tremendously, almost completely disappeared for the time being.
I know this is very long, and again I apologize, it's just a lot of information to try to get out. So, here we are basically just sticking with the Test Cyp. 100mg per week and nothing else until I can get home for follow up tests. Not feeling horrible but yet not great either. I still battle the libido and ED issues along with the anxiety and sleep issues. Mood is a little better I would say, but that's about it.
A strange thing though is I keep referring to it as "ED issues" and the reason I am not just flat out saying it's ED is the fact that I still have very consistent nocturnal/morning erections that sometimes last up to 20 minutes. So, it seems as though the "plumbing" is working. But, after I get up and start my day, it's literally like everything down there just says "I'm going to sleep". Lose sensitivity, doesn't "hang" relaxed as in the past, almost feels like zero circulation throughout the day. Zero spontaneous erections throughout the day. Very difficult to even successfully masturbate if and when I attempt it. But, back around to the morning time, all seems well for that short amount of time. Extremely confusing to say the least.
Just really looking for anyone that has ever experienced any of this, especially the ED issues as mentioned and if/how you went about successfully treating it??
Just a side note, I have used Cialis successfully off and on. Sometimes that doesn't work either. However, I don't see how that's the root issue being that I still achieve and maintain a what seems to be normal healthy erection in the mornings with absolutely nothing???
I wish I could make this post much shorter, again I apologize. Hopefully you guys won't mind the read and have some advise. Thanks
