TRT question

[bigt405]

To make a long story short I was put on trt (androderm- 2 patches a day) almost seven years ago by my pcp after numerous blood test showinglow test levels. Now last month my insurance company has decided that they will not pay for the androderm anymore. They will cover androgel or shots. I told my doc that I did not really want to try the cream for various reason and that I prefer to just do the shots. That is when he tells me that he would do that but his standard prescription for that is one shot every three weeks. This just does not sound right to me. Is anyone else on this type of schedule and or do you think it is time for me to find a different doc?

[rambofireball]

Definitely time for a different doc, or get ready for a battle for proper treatment. Anyone here will tell you that. Most MD's will staunchly stick to a 2-3 week interval for injections even though this is long outdated and shown to cause a whole bag of terrible side effects. It took a few appointments of me bringing pubmed articles and personal accounts in support of a shorter interval of 1-2 shots a week before my endo finally gave in to letting me inject 100mg once a week. I've felt 100x better since switching to this from 200mg every 3 weeks. Its worth it to find a doc who's willing to work with you.

[napalm]

Try and find a good endo. Every 2-3 weeks would be awful. Multiple injections per week is ideal. Levels stay much more stable and you avoid the peaks and troughs of bi-weekly injections. My endo let's me inject twice/week.

Good luck...

[lexmuscle]

I inject 3 times a week 30, 30, and 40. Works great, I feel awesome! Much better than twice a week at 50, 50.

[bigt405]

Thanks guys for the advice. I am in the process now of trying to find a knowledgeable doctor right now.

[chedapalooza]

Hey guys. Just got prescribed androderm patch to try for 30 days after getting 290 test reading (I am 24!) I am currently taking licogenix and ergotest and wonder if I shoul cease these things while taking the patch... My numbers dropped while on various supplements Over the past 4 years... I'm willing to try anything to regain my youth and start building muscle safely ... Any advice and input is greatly appreciated.. I am a big fan of erase , I'm assuming that would be ok to use in conjunction w the patch?

[kisaj]

My doctor is great, and even he believes that standard protocol is every 2 weeks. He lets me self inject, so it's not a concern, but I argued with him last time because he asked if I had thought if maybe I could try every 10-12 days. I was like, "why would I ever do that?" It is completely ridiculous in this day and age that this is even a suggestion. Once every 7 days minimum for steadiness. Some like multiple times- even better yet.

[alpinecoach]

I just started injecting 100mg/2xweek instead of 200mg/week, and I have noticed a BIG difference, no up or down, no anxiety. I am thinking this is helping E2 control as well. Going in for BW next week, we will see what the results are.

[chedapalooza]

Hey guys. Just got prescribed androderm patch to try for 30 days after getting 290 test reading (I am 24!) I am currently taking licogenix and ergotest and wonder if I shoul cease these things while taking the patch... My numbers dropped while on various supplements Over the past 4 years... I'm willing to try anything to regain my youth and start building muscle safely ... Any advice and input is greatly appreciated.. I am a big fan of erase , I'm assuming that would be ok to use in conjunction w the patch?

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[The Matrix]

I just started injecting 100mg/2xweek instead of 200mg/week, and I have noticed a BIG difference, no up or down, no anxiety. I am thinking this is helping E2 control as well. Going in for BW next week, we will see what the results are.

I would start 40 mgs 2 times a week. Higher dosages can cause adrenal and thyroid imbalances. More chances of aromatizing to e2 and other nasty side effect.

[bigt405]

Hey guys. Just got prescribed androderm patch to try for 30 days after getting 290 test reading (I am 24!) I am currently taking licogenix and ergotest and wonder if I shoul cease these things while taking the patch... My numbers dropped while on various supplements Over the past 4 years... I'm willing to try anything to regain my youth and start building muscle safely ... Any advice and input is greatly appreciated.. I am a big fan of erase , I'm assuming that would be ok to use in conjunction w the patch?

My doctoer started me out on one Androderm patch a day and eventually had to go to two a day to get me in the mid range of normal. If I were you I would not take anything else until my blood test got me to where I wanted to be then I would experiment with other options for an increased boost. If my stinking insurance had not decided to stop covering the Androderm that is what I would still be doing today......

[chedapalooza]

My doctoer started me out on one Androderm patch a day and eventually had to go to two a day to get me in the mid range of normal. If I were you I would not take anything else until my blood test got me to where I wanted to be then I would experiment with other options for an increased boost. If my stinking insurance had not decided to stop covering the Androderm that is what I would still be doing today......

Thanks for the info. Did u get something else in place of it? Any fertility issues?

[bigt405]

In the process of locating a more knowledgeable doctor, but for now just getting one shot every three weeks. Got an appointment next with a new doctor.

[bigt405]

As far as fertility issues/ non that I know of....

[chedapalooza]

Well good luck and thanks !

[kisaj]

Good luck and hang in there. I don't want to say you are in for a bummer of a ride with that schedule- but you are in for a bummer of a ride.

[alpinecoach]

In the process of locating a more knowledgeable doctor, but for now just getting one shot every three weeks. Got an appointment next with a new doctor.

I can't imagine 1x/3week, that is going to be one hell of a roller coaster ride. Good luck brother. Get a new doc QUICK, as this is going to be rough. Hell, I pin 2x/week and may go to three, makes for a nice even ride.

[alpinecoach]

Try to talk your doc into letting you self inject, and then order extra pins on the internet. Split your dose up and pin at least once a week.

[chedapalooza]

Does anyone know if I can put my androderm patch over a tattoo? I have to rotate sites and wanna use my upper arms but they have tats..

[bigt405]

Don't know about the tattoo thing but as far as changing the locations I did that at first, but found that just moving it around a few inches on my outer thigh worked best for me.