Got my bloods done and my Testosterone levels are LOW. I’m working out a lot and kind of pissed Ive been doing it on “hardmode” for god knows how long, but before I take the doc up on the script I’m doing my due diligence on the realities. It seems like every article I find is either written by a trt clinic or is a one sided hit piece. So Im after some real world experiences.
My wife encouraged me to talk to a doctor about possibly low testosterone levels because of increasing depression and irritability. When I was talking to him he started asking questions about difficulty of maintaining muscle/keeping fat off, energy levels, ED, and low libido. I had noticed all of those things but they came on so gradually that I did not realize how bad it had gotten till we started taking about it. I got tested and sure enough I was low. I started twice weekly at home subcutaneous injections about a year ago and man has it made a difference. My mood is much better, but because I’m just going back to normal levels I’m not aggressive. It is much easier to keep muscle mass and keep fat off. I have more energy, better sex drive, and better sex in general. I have not noticed any down sides so far. I like the at home thing because it is more smaller injections instead of fewer large injections so you maintain a more consistent level. I definitely do not think people should abuse steroids for “gains” but if you have low T and are seeing multiple symptoms from it I definitely think it is worth it to get back up to a reasonable level.
Men don’t get aggressive because of excess testosterone. Roid rage is caused by an excess of estrogen, which kicks into overdrive when you have more testosterone. That’s why a proper routine often includes estrogen blockers like Anastrozole.
The biggest thing that you want to be sure if, in my experience, is ensuring that the dosage results in steady levels throughout the month. I had an awful time with the dose being every other week. And when I say awful, I mean “having a full fledged anxiety attack causing me to be pretty much locked inside my head every fortnight, resulting in needing to seek professional help”. Hormonal imbalances can really fuck you up.
Yeah my reading pretty much says twice a week is the best balance between stability and fewest injections.
I’ve only heard very positive things about TRT, but that’s just from people discussing it online.
I imagine if you’re just using it to get testosterone levels back to normal then it wouldn’t cause any issues tho. The high testosterone side effects usually come from taking an inconceivably unnatural amount.
I have hypothyroidism and since going on medication I’m a completely different person. Obviously a different thing, but it’s crazy how much our entire lives can be dictated by hormones without realising.
All that being said, you should speak to a doctor about it.
Ive mentioned it in a other reply but theres a private TRT clinic thats happy to take my money and give me what I apparently need. But regular GPs often treat guys wanting TRT like junkies seeking pain meds. They will only prescribe it or recommend it if your levels are utterly fucked mine are pretty damn low but not abysmal.
Im going to talk to a GP before signing up (If I decide to) but I want to have smarter questions to ask than I have now.
Unfortunately that is not accurate. There are a variety of issues that could arrive from basic TRT. That’s why it’s important to get regular blood checks, so imbalances and side effects can be dealt with. Overall it’s pretty safe though, as long as you are doing all of the check-ups and sticking with the program prescribed by a doctor.
No experience myself, but one of the fitness YouTubers I like posted this recently: https://youtu.be/_ro-YvnLF-4
I did catch the beginning of that one when I had a look on YT and I was planning on coming back to it, glad you recommended it because its a really good video.
Just dropping this one here too for anyone else curious on the topic. Its from a very “Bodybuilding and steroids” community viewpoint but also some good no-bullshit information.
this naturalist that I follow started it about a year ago and just recently started talking about it
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