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Testosterone Replacement, Low T, HCG, & Beyond
Testosterone Basics & Questions
New to the site. Current symptoms and findings. What should I expect?
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<blockquote data-quote="S1W" data-source="post: 157840" data-attributes="member: 16947"><p>Most of us here are not doctors, and it seems as if you may have multiple issues that cause you to feel the way you do. I cannot comment on how your GI issues are affecting you, though it seems likely that they are.</p><p></p><p>However, with a TT of 71 at age 38, yes, you are most definitely a candidate for TRT and you will more than likely benefit from it.</p><p></p><p>You are correct that your GP will likely refer you to an endo. With your levels as low as they are, your insurance will likely cover it, too. The downside to this is that most docs, endos included, do not focus on male hormones and some of the treatment protocols we see described here range from simply outdated to absolutely terrible.</p><p></p><p>You might seriously consider skipping the hassle of all of that and paying out of pocket with one of the site sponsors.</p><p></p><p>TRT is no panacea, though with almost rock bottom levels like yours it may be. For reference, I was in the mid 300s TT pre-treatment and it made a difference for me. But you still have to eat well, sleep well, exercise, and generally take care of yourself.</p><p></p><p>Your treatment options are basically compounded cream, applied daily, and injections, which you can self-administer as frequently as daily or as infrequently as 1x/week. A knowledgeable doc will help decide which might be best for you. They each have pros and cons, and if you're doing this for life odds are good that you'll experiment with protocols and try both. That said, cream will start working more quickly and is much easier to dial in, and if you're just interested in seeing if TRT makes a difference for you, you might consider starting out with cream. Believe me, you'll have plenty of time to try all manner of protocols if you decide at some point you want to switch to injections, etc.</p><p></p><p>Though your doc might recommend you start with an AI and HCG, IMHO you should start out on T only, see how that feels for you and get that dialed in, and go from there, only adding in other drugs if you need them. Don't be shy to just tell them that if they recommend other drugs - gotta be your own advocate.</p><p></p><p>This site is a great resource - best of luck.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="S1W, post: 157840, member: 16947"] Most of us here are not doctors, and it seems as if you may have multiple issues that cause you to feel the way you do. I cannot comment on how your GI issues are affecting you, though it seems likely that they are. However, with a TT of 71 at age 38, yes, you are most definitely a candidate for TRT and you will more than likely benefit from it. You are correct that your GP will likely refer you to an endo. With your levels as low as they are, your insurance will likely cover it, too. The downside to this is that most docs, endos included, do not focus on male hormones and some of the treatment protocols we see described here range from simply outdated to absolutely terrible. You might seriously consider skipping the hassle of all of that and paying out of pocket with one of the site sponsors. TRT is no panacea, though with almost rock bottom levels like yours it may be. For reference, I was in the mid 300s TT pre-treatment and it made a difference for me. But you still have to eat well, sleep well, exercise, and generally take care of yourself. Your treatment options are basically compounded cream, applied daily, and injections, which you can self-administer as frequently as daily or as infrequently as 1x/week. A knowledgeable doc will help decide which might be best for you. They each have pros and cons, and if you're doing this for life odds are good that you'll experiment with protocols and try both. That said, cream will start working more quickly and is much easier to dial in, and if you're just interested in seeing if TRT makes a difference for you, you might consider starting out with cream. Believe me, you'll have plenty of time to try all manner of protocols if you decide at some point you want to switch to injections, etc. Though your doc might recommend you start with an AI and HCG, IMHO you should start out on T only, see how that feels for you and get that dialed in, and go from there, only adding in other drugs if you need them. Don't be shy to just tell them that if they recommend other drugs - gotta be your own advocate. This site is a great resource - best of luck. [/QUOTE]
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