Good afternoon,
After doing more research and reviewing the responses to my other thread, I’ve decided to schedule an appointment with Defy to get a consultation and potentially start a TRT protocol to treat my low free testosterone. I looked back at my lab history over the past 2 years and I have about 9 labs where’re my %free testosterone has hovered between 1.33-1.38 and I’ve had 2 labs go as low as 1.1-1.2%. My SHBG has mostly averaged around 71. Most of my symptoms such as depression, anxiety, energy have been addressed with my current thyroid protocol but I’m dealing with a fairly low labido, low drive, motivation, no sense of well being, and poor recovery from physical activity. I could potentially live with these symptoms but would prefer to feel normal again so I would like to explore TRT as a potential option.
I’m trying to understand what a good starting protocol would potentially be. I’ve read once a week injections but have also seen some users go 2x per week. Also, do I need Hcg? I don’t want anymore children so I’m assuming I should not use HCG. Estrogen is a concern for me since I have preexisting gynecomastia from puberty. What testosterone dose should I be targeting? I’m assuming I will need a high dose such as 200 per week, right?
Also, any experience/feedback with Defy would be appreciated. Any specific physician or provider? Thanks in advance.
After doing more research and reviewing the responses to my other thread, I’ve decided to schedule an appointment with Defy to get a consultation and potentially start a TRT protocol to treat my low free testosterone. I looked back at my lab history over the past 2 years and I have about 9 labs where’re my %free testosterone has hovered between 1.33-1.38 and I’ve had 2 labs go as low as 1.1-1.2%. My SHBG has mostly averaged around 71. Most of my symptoms such as depression, anxiety, energy have been addressed with my current thyroid protocol but I’m dealing with a fairly low labido, low drive, motivation, no sense of well being, and poor recovery from physical activity. I could potentially live with these symptoms but would prefer to feel normal again so I would like to explore TRT as a potential option.
I’m trying to understand what a good starting protocol would potentially be. I’ve read once a week injections but have also seen some users go 2x per week. Also, do I need Hcg? I don’t want anymore children so I’m assuming I should not use HCG. Estrogen is a concern for me since I have preexisting gynecomastia from puberty. What testosterone dose should I be targeting? I’m assuming I will need a high dose such as 200 per week, right?
Also, any experience/feedback with Defy would be appreciated. Any specific physician or provider? Thanks in advance.
