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<blockquote data-quote="jasinc81" data-source="post: 81500" data-attributes="member: 16527"><p>Hello everyone..I've been casually reading through these forums the past few days and thought I would register and tell my "story". I'm 36 years old, and started TRT about 2 months ago after a year and a half of dieting and possibly "over-training". After finally convincing my doctor to have some tests, it was pretty clear my Low T was an issue. My symptoms were major fatigue, lack of stamina, ZERO libido, and inability to lose fat or gain muscle. Here are my initial test results (just total tests were done initially, but in June a test, free test was done):</p><p></p><p>11/16: 161.4 ng/dL</p><p>12/16: 280.3 ng/dL</p><p>1/17: 173.9 ng/dL (SHBG: 36 nmol/L | FSH: 4.4 | LH: 1.0)</p><p>3/17: 243.7 ng/dL</p><p>5/17: 294.9 ng/dL (FSH: 5.7 | LH: 1.4 )</p><p>6/5: Test Free: 51.7 pg/mL</p><p></p><p>In Feb 2017 I was able to finally get in and see an endo and he initially started me on a month of clomid to see if that would kick things back up. That didn't quite help as my test was only raised a bit but the symptoms continued to worsen. The doctor finally agreed to start me on a TRT protocol and I started the first week in July. He prescribed my fortesta gel 40MG (4 pumps, 2 on each thigh everyday). Since starting this, I have noticed my mood and focus has gotten a little better, but I still have ZERO libido. Also, I have gained a significant amount of weight (~15lbs), mostly around my waist. My diet is very strict (~2000-2400 calories a day), and I workout 6 days a week for 45min-1hr. Just wondering if this is normal or whether there might be some other underlying issue. Also, does the libido come back slowly? Or should I experience something by now. I just did some bloodwork the other day and I'm waiting for the results as I have a follow-up appointment next week. I appreciate any insights as I hope to get on the right path towards recovery.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="jasinc81, post: 81500, member: 16527"] Hello everyone..I've been casually reading through these forums the past few days and thought I would register and tell my "story". I'm 36 years old, and started TRT about 2 months ago after a year and a half of dieting and possibly "over-training". After finally convincing my doctor to have some tests, it was pretty clear my Low T was an issue. My symptoms were major fatigue, lack of stamina, ZERO libido, and inability to lose fat or gain muscle. Here are my initial test results (just total tests were done initially, but in June a test, free test was done): 11/16: 161.4 ng/dL 12/16: 280.3 ng/dL 1/17: 173.9 ng/dL (SHBG: 36 nmol/L | FSH: 4.4 | LH: 1.0) 3/17: 243.7 ng/dL 5/17: 294.9 ng/dL (FSH: 5.7 | LH: 1.4 ) 6/5: Test Free: 51.7 pg/mL In Feb 2017 I was able to finally get in and see an endo and he initially started me on a month of clomid to see if that would kick things back up. That didn't quite help as my test was only raised a bit but the symptoms continued to worsen. The doctor finally agreed to start me on a TRT protocol and I started the first week in July. He prescribed my fortesta gel 40MG (4 pumps, 2 on each thigh everyday). Since starting this, I have noticed my mood and focus has gotten a little better, but I still have ZERO libido. Also, I have gained a significant amount of weight (~15lbs), mostly around my waist. My diet is very strict (~2000-2400 calories a day), and I workout 6 days a week for 45min-1hr. Just wondering if this is normal or whether there might be some other underlying issue. Also, does the libido come back slowly? Or should I experience something by now. I just did some bloodwork the other day and I'm waiting for the results as I have a follow-up appointment next week. I appreciate any insights as I hope to get on the right path towards recovery. [/QUOTE]
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