chriswarren1
New member
So, like the title says, I'm new around here, but have been looking a quite a few posts lately. When I was dx with Low T and my PCP suggested HRT, I didn't hesitate. I was in the midst of some other issues in life at the time and didn't have enough fight in me to even question or debate the suggestion.
I have been on Test. Cypionate since then, in varying doses until we found a dose that seemed to keep my levels at mid to mid/high range consistently....that being 180mg a week.
What concerns me (which I really should have been a little more proactive in the past) is that I ultimately feel like I have been given a band-aid and that's all. I guess this is no surprise coming from a PCP, who doesn't really specialize. I do feel better overall that I did before the HRT, yet still feel like somethings missing....like I've lost my step or something. I don't really have a ton of energy, can't seem to loose any fat around my love handles/low back and have a little gyno. no matter how hard I exercise and eat correctly, and most importantly....still have absolutely NO sex drive except for maybe a few days a month.
I have a pending appt with and Endo. in April, and it's clear I need some more blood testing, but are unclear as to which exact tests would be optimal for someone who has been on HRT for a few years. All my PCP checks is free and total testosterone every 3-4 months. I had to pull teeth to get them to check estradiol and cortisol..and those test were just done once and came back "within range'' at the time.
I tried to not be too long-winded here, and can offer more details if needed. I just want to be prepared and have everything in order before I see the endo. and possible get more tests, fix anything before if my PCP will agree to it....which they may or may not. Any suggestions? Thanks.
I have been on Test. Cypionate since then, in varying doses until we found a dose that seemed to keep my levels at mid to mid/high range consistently....that being 180mg a week.
What concerns me (which I really should have been a little more proactive in the past) is that I ultimately feel like I have been given a band-aid and that's all. I guess this is no surprise coming from a PCP, who doesn't really specialize. I do feel better overall that I did before the HRT, yet still feel like somethings missing....like I've lost my step or something. I don't really have a ton of energy, can't seem to loose any fat around my love handles/low back and have a little gyno. no matter how hard I exercise and eat correctly, and most importantly....still have absolutely NO sex drive except for maybe a few days a month.
I have a pending appt with and Endo. in April, and it's clear I need some more blood testing, but are unclear as to which exact tests would be optimal for someone who has been on HRT for a few years. All my PCP checks is free and total testosterone every 3-4 months. I had to pull teeth to get them to check estradiol and cortisol..and those test were just done once and came back "within range'' at the time.
I tried to not be too long-winded here, and can offer more details if needed. I just want to be prepared and have everything in order before I see the endo. and possible get more tests, fix anything before if my PCP will agree to it....which they may or may not. Any suggestions? Thanks.
