Systemlord makes an excellent point on the shake-down phase that occurs when TRT is initiated or a protocol change is adopted. One can experience all sorts of unanticipated bumps. They should resolve serum levels settle.When I was first put on TRT the dose ended up being too much for me and drove my E2 up and SHBG down, once I was on a more reasonable protocol no sides to speak of at all. There is an adjustment period that doesn't count towards as side effects, like when your levels are in flex when you start a new protocol.
I know, I need to be patient, but its 3 months already and I don't feel better. Some people quit TRT because it "simply did not work". Not only because of Hematocrit\PSA etc. It is interesting why.Systemlord makes an excellent point on the shake-down phase that occurs when TRT is initiated or a protocol change is adopted. One can experience all sorts of unanticipated bumps. They should resolve serum levels settle.
I know, I need to be patient, but its 3 months already and I don't feel better. Some people quit TRT because it "simply did not work". Not only because of Hematocrit\PSA etc. It is interesting why.
I know, I need to be patient, but its 3 months already and I don't feel better. Some people quit TRT because it "simply did not work". Not only because of Hematocrit\PSA etc. It is interesting why.
It has taken me a year so far, after about 6 months I got to a better state. But even then I knew there had to be more to this, more adjustments were made, and now after nearly 1 year I feel so much better than when I started TRT. I still feel I can get even more out of TRT, but I want to remain when I am for a good 3 or 4 months before making more adjustments. Baby steps are needed for this to work.
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A form of estrogen produced from testosterone. Important for bone health, mood, and libido. Too high can cause side effects; too low can affect well-being.
Dihydrotestosterone is a potent androgen derived from testosterone. Affects hair growth, prostate health, and masculinization effects.
The biologically active form of testosterone not bound to proteins. Directly available for cellular uptake and biological effects.
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DOI: 10.1210/jc.2010-0102 | PMID: 20534765 | PMCID: PMC2913038