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Testosterone Replacement, Low T, HCG, & Beyond
Testosterone Basics & Questions
New to TRT: a couple of questions (after extensive reading on this site).
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<blockquote data-quote="Argelius" data-source="post: 29080" data-attributes="member: 12632"><p>Briefly, I'm 52 and had been experiencing classic symtoms of low testosterone which was confirmed with the appropriate lab tests. I was placed on weekly T injections (0.6 ml)</p><p></p><p>After 6 weeks, I'm generally quite pleased with the results. Libido is back,(possibly) better focus and mood, less fatigue, and noticeably more muscle mass (with same regular work out regimen). Only side effects I can be certain of is testicular shrinkage. </p><p></p><p>My first follow up lab work showed T (total and free) in mid normal range. Estradiol has gone from <6 to 48). PSA up to 0.8 from 0.6. HGB up to 16.3 from 15.0.</p><p></p><p>On to my questions :</p><p>(1) with the (not unexpected) elevation of Estradiol, is an aromatase inhibitor now indicated? Other than treating the lab value, are there other benefits? (Not currently experience gynecomastia).</p><p></p><p>(2) are HCG shots, should they be prescribed, for the testicular atrophy purely for "cosmetic" reasons (since fertility is not an issue)? From my reading, the answer is "yes.". But my testes feel "weird" and are constantly disappearing...which I hate.</p><p></p><p>(3) while my PSA remains low normal, is the doubling of concern? (I realize much too soon to tell; depends on if the trajectory continues).</p><p></p><p>(4) I'm starting to wonder how much more complicated treatment for "Low T" really is. While I am pleased with my initial results....just now wondering if fixing the T cascades into many other "problems." So much focus online with TRT seems to be about body building, which isn't my reason for pursuing this.</p><p></p><p><em>(5) My doctor is definitely knowledgeable and I will obviously be discussing these questions with him next week. Googling about these issues brings up a gazillion of sketchy marketing hype which makes me start getting paranoid about the intersection between established science and profit opportunity for those physicians (and others!) getting on the gravy train.</em></p><p></p><p>Thanks for your thoughts!</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Argelius, post: 29080, member: 12632"] Briefly, I'm 52 and had been experiencing classic symtoms of low testosterone which was confirmed with the appropriate lab tests. I was placed on weekly T injections (0.6 ml) After 6 weeks, I'm generally quite pleased with the results. Libido is back,(possibly) better focus and mood, less fatigue, and noticeably more muscle mass (with same regular work out regimen). Only side effects I can be certain of is testicular shrinkage. My first follow up lab work showed T (total and free) in mid normal range. Estradiol has gone from <6 to 48). PSA up to 0.8 from 0.6. HGB up to 16.3 from 15.0. On to my questions : (1) with the (not unexpected) elevation of Estradiol, is an aromatase inhibitor now indicated? Other than treating the lab value, are there other benefits? (Not currently experience gynecomastia). (2) are HCG shots, should they be prescribed, for the testicular atrophy purely for "cosmetic" reasons (since fertility is not an issue)? From my reading, the answer is "yes.". But my testes feel "weird" and are constantly disappearing...which I hate. (3) while my PSA remains low normal, is the doubling of concern? (I realize much too soon to tell; depends on if the trajectory continues). (4) I'm starting to wonder how much more complicated treatment for "Low T" really is. While I am pleased with my initial results....just now wondering if fixing the T cascades into many other "problems." So much focus online with TRT seems to be about body building, which isn't my reason for pursuing this. [I](5) My doctor is definitely knowledgeable and I will obviously be discussing these questions with him next week. Googling about these issues brings up a gazillion of sketchy marketing hype which makes me start getting paranoid about the intersection between established science and profit opportunity for those physicians (and others!) getting on the gravy train.[/I] Thanks for your thoughts! [/QUOTE]
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