New to TRT questions

Country23030 · Jul 18, 2017

I'm going to a licensed clinic in RVA. Initially they do a total test and PSA labs. My total test was 217. I am a 54 year old male. I am 6' 0" tall and about 185 lbs. I decided to have my testosterone checked when I felt like i was drinking in order to feel better. I was started on a 200 mg. dose of 200 test every 2 weeks. When I got the first injection I felt a noticeable improvement the next day. This seemed to last for about 4 days. Then it was a roller coaster ride up until running out of reserve 2 days before the next injection. Here is where I was surprised, the second injection didn't seem to have any effect. If anything, I felt worse the first couple of days and slowly feeling better and by better I mean the same as before test. I swear I feel like I didn't even take a second shot and I was so looking forward to it. Anybody else felt like they go placebo instead of the real stuff?

Vince Carter · Jul 18, 2017

That's a terrible Dr your seeing...really just not responsible as this just isn't how TRT is done, this 200mg every two weeks is literally stone age thinking and you're experiencing how bad that really is.

Country23030 · Jul 18, 2017

Thats what I was thinking. They do offer hcg and anastrozole and self administered programs. I think I need to try and take control like now.

CoastWatcher · Jul 18, 2017

The protocol prescribed, as Vince Carter noted, is a ticket to failure. The fact that a doctor today laid it out for you is an indication that he's not going to be able to help you. Inadequate testing, you didn't get a proper workup if the only tests run were total testosterone and PSA...you deserve better care.

Country23030 · Jul 18, 2017

Signed up for minimum 6 months so I gotta try and make the best of it. Thank everyone for their help.

Country23030 · Jul 22, 2017

Talked with dr. and he put my on 1mg. anastrozole once per week. Started to feel better within a matter of hours. Have an appointment next week to review protocol.

CoastWatcher · Jul 22, 2017

Country23030 said:
Talked with dr. and he put my on 1mg. anastrozole once per week. Started to feel better within a matter of hours. Have an appointment next week to review protocol.

That is a whopper of a dose of anastrozole. I would take any further doses until you have sorted out your protocol.

Vince · Jul 23, 2017

I definitely wouldn't add an AI without checking estradiol levels and most do better injecting T every 3 1/2 days. Sounds like your doctor is setting you up for failure.

madman · Jul 23, 2017

Country23030 said:
Talked with dr. and he put my on 1mg. anastrozole once per week. Started to feel better within a matter of hours. Have an appointment next week to review protocol.

Prescribing AI without knowing ones estradiol is irresponsible at best! 200mg every 2 weeks will be guaranteed to leave someone feeling terrible, 100mg/week at a minimum even 50mg every 3.5 days would be ideal for most.