Overall feeling down w/ TRT

Scenmed

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Almost 2 years on daily Androgel 1.62% (2 pumps) and something seems to be missing. I'm a 60 year old male and my doc thinks the numbers look good. It seems like old news but does it seem obvious to others that my numbers as of Dec/17 reflect low mood, low libido, soft wood and general malaise? Absorbtion may be an issue with the gel. Not sure of anything at this point. Does it seem like a good move to contact Defy or other doc that will enable sub-q injectables? Since my doc thinks my numbers look good he won't consider (home) injects. Something has to change. Thanks for any advice!
 

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Hi Scenmed, I am 64. IMO your T numbers are too low. I am not a doc but it does look like you have developed an adsorbtion problem.
I am a Defy patient and very satisfied. Best of luck to you.
 

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