Testosterone Effects on Mood

[GreenMachineX]

I’m having trouble understanding something. I’ve read on here that it takes weeks to really see a difference when adjusting dose and also that it takes some length of time for testosterone deficiency induced depression to lift. But, when talking about injections every 2 weeks, apparently it’s a roller coaster ride of acute ups and downs. Are both true?

Also, if I wait too long between doses, and my mood drops, is the inverse also true? If I have an event coming up that I need to be on my game for, could I dose just a little extra for a week around the event only to avoid prolonged elevated testosterone levels which could increase hct too much? This is all theoretical of course and in no way would I go against my doctors orders.

 

[BigBamBoo]

If your doctor has you in a every two week protocol....you need to find a new doctor.

There are soooooo many things that effect T doses and one guy might be fine on XYZ dose, while the next guy that same protocol does not work at all.

 

[GreenMachineX]

Thanks for the reply, but this was really the most important part of the opening post...
“If I have an event coming up that I need to be on my game for, could I dose just a little extra for a week around the event only to avoid prolonged elevated testosterone levels which could increase hct too much? This is all theoretical of course and in no way would I go against my doctors orders.”

 

[Vince]

Thanks for the reply, but this was really the most important part of the opening post...
“If I have an event coming up that I need to be on my game for, could I dose just a little extra for a week around the event only to avoid prolonged elevated testosterone levels which could increase hct too much? This is all theoretical of course and in no way would I go against my doctors orders.”

The swing should not be that great, it really shouldn’t affect your mood. If you feel that it is a big issue, just go to daily injections. Pretty simple.

 

[TucsonJJ]

Thanks for the reply, but this was really the most important part of the opening post...
“If I have an event coming up that I need to be on my game for, could I dose just a little extra for a week around the event only to avoid prolonged elevated testosterone levels which could increase hct too much? This is all theoretical of course and in no way would I go against my doctors orders.”

No offense, but MANY doctors are dunces, especially when it comes to TRT... I went through several and am still not 100% confident in my Endrocinologist or my Urologist who both are involved. I make my own decisions on dosage, HCT, number of injections/we, etc. Still not dialed in, but that is probably due to me changing dosage a few times.