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Question about my TRT current protocol
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<blockquote data-quote="Fortunate" data-source="post: 228783" data-attributes="member: 42264"><p>I think a good approach is to use a dose and injection frequency that is in line with medical recommendations. Next, you can consider doing some bro science to see if your dose and schedule are in line with what the TRT community at large is doing (caveat, I recommend doing the bro science here, instead of body building forums, etc). Once your decide on a protocol (ideally with the blessing of your doc), then go with it and try to give it time. You will see many references around here to giving things a minimum of six weeks before you make judgments about your current protocol. That doesn't mean you have to live with misery if something is clearly abnormal. But, it does mean that long term benefits can take time to realize. I would also recommend following symptoms instead of numbers, as long as your numbers are not totally out of line.</p><p></p><p>Guilty as charged here when it comes to patience - I have long been a victim of my own impatience. But, I am now starting to recognize it and get better. I think there are two reasons why guys make premature changes in protocols: the protocol is either too much or too little. Personally, I think it's fine to make early changes in the former case. If your side effects suggest you are injecting too much (can be hard to define), then I think it's wise to drop the dose or change the interval. On the other hand, in the latter case, if you still feel hypogonadal, there is a decent argument to try to be patient. Over, time, levels can rise, your body can adjust and symptoms can improve. Knowing how much hypogonadism-related symptoms are reasonable to tolerate is a matter of judgment.</p><p></p><p>Having said all that, there are tons of opinions on injection dose and frequency. I am in the camp that believes you won't know what's best for your until you try it yourself and give it some time. That said, many these days are extolling the benefits of low dose, frequent injections (every day, every other day, etc). Some feel better on larger, less frequent injections. I suspect (but can't prove) that the number of guys still doing once a week injections is dramatically less than it used to be. I say this, but also love the success story [USER=17540]@sh1973[/USER] shared with us. He's doing really well on a modest dose, injected once a week. You just don't know until you try. But, his success came with patience. He gave the protocol close to three months before realizing how good he felt.</p><p></p><p>Also, try not to chase the honeymoon feelings. If you are not sure what this is, poke around here and you'll see what I mean. It can help to define what symptoms you are trying to address and keep them in mind when you periodically judge how things are going. It can also help to prioritize which symptoms are most/least important to you, as you may or may not solve each one.</p><p></p><p>Summary: pick a reasonable protocol; err on the low side; be patient; adjust up after you've given things time.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Fortunate, post: 228783, member: 42264"] I think a good approach is to use a dose and injection frequency that is in line with medical recommendations. Next, you can consider doing some bro science to see if your dose and schedule are in line with what the TRT community at large is doing (caveat, I recommend doing the bro science here, instead of body building forums, etc). Once your decide on a protocol (ideally with the blessing of your doc), then go with it and try to give it time. You will see many references around here to giving things a minimum of six weeks before you make judgments about your current protocol. That doesn't mean you have to live with misery if something is clearly abnormal. But, it does mean that long term benefits can take time to realize. I would also recommend following symptoms instead of numbers, as long as your numbers are not totally out of line. Guilty as charged here when it comes to patience - I have long been a victim of my own impatience. But, I am now starting to recognize it and get better. I think there are two reasons why guys make premature changes in protocols: the protocol is either too much or too little. Personally, I think it's fine to make early changes in the former case. If your side effects suggest you are injecting too much (can be hard to define), then I think it's wise to drop the dose or change the interval. On the other hand, in the latter case, if you still feel hypogonadal, there is a decent argument to try to be patient. Over, time, levels can rise, your body can adjust and symptoms can improve. Knowing how much hypogonadism-related symptoms are reasonable to tolerate is a matter of judgment. Having said all that, there are tons of opinions on injection dose and frequency. I am in the camp that believes you won't know what's best for your until you try it yourself and give it some time. That said, many these days are extolling the benefits of low dose, frequent injections (every day, every other day, etc). Some feel better on larger, less frequent injections. I suspect (but can't prove) that the number of guys still doing once a week injections is dramatically less than it used to be. I say this, but also love the success story [USER=17540]@sh1973[/USER] shared with us. He's doing really well on a modest dose, injected once a week. You just don't know until you try. But, his success came with patience. He gave the protocol close to three months before realizing how good he felt. Also, try not to chase the honeymoon feelings. If you are not sure what this is, poke around here and you'll see what I mean. It can help to define what symptoms you are trying to address and keep them in mind when you periodically judge how things are going. It can also help to prioritize which symptoms are most/least important to you, as you may or may not solve each one. Summary: pick a reasonable protocol; err on the low side; be patient; adjust up after you've given things time. [/QUOTE]
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