Will one shot of test a month do anything?

DGA3

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Talked to my doc about my low test levels (220), and he said if I wanted, he would give me one test shot a month until my levels came back up. However, he didn't think it was necessary, because I don't show any other signs of low test levels (I have lots of energy, high libido, can still put on muscle at age 54, etc.).

Two questions:

1) Would one shot a month do any good? Wouldn't the test "wear off" in a much shorter period of time?

2) As opposed to him saying that I could get the monthly test shots until my levels came back up, wouldn't it actually do the opposite? In other words, if I am getting test from an outside source, my body will cease making as much because it is not needed.

Overall, I don't see any benefit of taking him up on his offer.

Do you?
 
That one shot of exogenous testosterone will make you feel a little better right at first but it will suppress your natural production and will leave your levels lower than when you started. The American Endocrinological Society recommends dosing every 7-10 days. Most physicians who are experienced with clinical practice will dose weekly Some will split this weekly dose in half and administer twice weekly in order to better manage estradiol using a minimum of aromatase inhibitors.

It seems that some people function quite well on lower levels of endogenous testosterone. You may be one of them. The guidelines for administering usually include both low blood levels and several of the symptoms of low testosterone. You don't seem to have these so I say, "If it ain't broke, don't fix it."

If you do try to fix it when it isn't broken, you may break it.
 
ProfBush said:
That one shot of exogenous testosterone will make you feel a little better right at first but it will suppress your natural production and will leave your levels lower than when you started. The American Endocrinological Society recommends dosing every 7-10 days. Most physicians who are experienced with clinical practice will dose weekly Some will split this weekly dose in half and administer twice weekly in order to better manage estradiol using a minimum of aromatase inhibitors.

It seems that some people function quite well on lower levels of endogenous testosterone. You may be one of them. The guidelines for administering usually include both low blood levels and several of the symptoms of low testosterone. You don't seem to have these so I say, "If it ain't broke, don't fix it."

If you do try to fix it when it isn't broken, you may break it.
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Plain and simple
1 shot 300 mgs a week for one month = 2500 ng/dl 48 hours after injection
2. 21 days later 400
3. Day before next shot 200

Going from 2500 ng/dl to 200 is a huge deviation which can offset adrenal, thyroid and also cause huge emotional rollercoaster ride with estradiol.

Find another Dr, Where are you located?
Taking HRT is great, but you need to address other issues, such as lifestyles, stress management, nutrition, and other hidden imbalances which may be present.

You are clincally hypogonadism, and I would try the new androgel at 4 pumps. It works very good. We are getting guys in 1000 on 4 pumps 2-3 hours after application with a great success rate of 70% being absorbed.
 
The Matrix said:
You are clincally hypogonadism, and I would try the new androgel at 4 pumps. It works very good. We are getting guys in 1000 on 4 pumps 2-3 hours after application with a great success rate of 70% being absorbed.
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Are you suggesting this even though he doesn't have any symptoms of low testosterone?
 
ProfBush said:
Are you suggesting this even though he doesn't have any symptoms of low testosterone?
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Even though a person may not have symptoms, one needs to take in consider the heavy scientific documentation which low T can contribute to other health risks. Albeit, In this situation a retest would be highly suggested since there may have been a lab error which is highly possible. Just one nights bad sleep can lower testosterone more then half or even over training can drop it as well.
 
ProfBush said:
It seems that some people function quite well on lower levels of endogenous testosterone. You may be one of them. The guidelines for administering usually include both low blood levels and several of the symptoms of low testosterone. You don't seem to have these so I say, "If it ain't broke, don't fix it."
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That's what my doc said - I don't have any signs of low test other than the measurement in my bloodwork. Consequently, he didn't think the monthly shot of test was necessary.

However, he said he'd do it if I wanted, an even looked up the cost: $22.

For now I have opted to wait and see how my levels look in the spring, when I get my bloodwork done again.
 
The Matrix said:
Even though a person may not have symptoms, one needs to take in consider the heavy scientific documentation which low T can contribute to other health risks. Albeit, In this situation a retest would be highly suggested since there may have been a lab error which is highly possible. Just one nights bad sleep can lower testosterone more then half or even over training can drop it as well.
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I am going to have a retest, but not immediately. Will probably wait until spring, when we will be doing the next round of bloodwork.
 
DGA3 said:
I am going to have a retest, but not immediately. Will probably wait until spring, when we will be doing the next round of bloodwork.
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i would get it done just to rule out things even if you get it done by outside lab.just to confirm, but if you feel comfortable in waiting that is your choice. I would get it done as soon as possible.just in case you have high deductible for insurance.

Like how your Dr thinks because a lot of young guys are jumping on low t bandwagon complaining of being tired with other symptoms associated with low t. They get levels check and come.back 300 tt. Dr puts them on androgel. When the real.problem.is poor stress management, and not getting proper rest from poor lifestyles. The Dr rarely asks about these issues.
 
Why not consider stimulating the LH and FSH first? Why do docs always go for the bandaid rather than the ointment? I just dont understand. Exogenous test will only further damage the situation. Other options which may help in the long run are...

1) SERM such as Clomid
2) AI's ( even OTC ones)
3) GnRH - These work well (aka HcG and Triptorelin)
4) OTC T boosters like

Currently, I'm running Trip (just one dose) as a PCT and its been working very well. Still making gains in PCT and I might only need an AI or OTC T booster in conjunction with it. You could ask ur doctor to give u 100mcg of Trip in the belly fat and then go buy u some DAA and run 4g of that per day along with a men's multi-v. I think that would get things going. U really just need to stimluate the HPTA again. Exogenous test I think is what people need that r wanting to continue a young lifestyle (aka bodybuilding) and at the same time should be willing to embrace the consequences of shutdown. Honestly, I think HcG should be mandatory with TRT or HRT.
 
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