I read about a few people on for 3 or 4 years then get off due to health complications. Anyone on here for longer? Any health issues related to TRT?
If you read someone got off TRT due to health complications, I’m willing to bet it was because their Dr didn’t know what he was doing. If someone gets on TRT because they need it and the dr knows what they’re doing, you’ll be fine for life. TRT isn’t something you start and stop. The individuals stopping will have worse health complications after stopping TRT. I’ve been on TRT for 6 years next month and I have no health issues from it.I read about a few people on for 3 or 4 years then get off due to health complications. Anyone on here for longer? Any health issues related to TRT?
I’d also guess they had an underlying health issue to start with.If you read someone got off TRT due to health complications, I’m willing to bet it was because their Dr didn’t know what he was doing. If someone gets on TRT because they need it and the dr knows what they’re doing, you’ll be fine for life. TRT isn’t something you start and stop. The individuals stopping will have worse health complications after stopping TRT. I’ve been on TRT for 6 years next month and I have no health issues from it.
That’s possible also. But there’s no reason not to be on TRT if you actually need it. Heart disease is attributed to low T among other things. Being on properly dosed TRT doesn’t cause medical issues. Most dr’s are very ignorant of proper TRT protocol.I’d also guess they had an underlying health issue to start with.
No issues with any of that. Again....if you are on the proper protocol maintain normal physiological levels of T then you’ll be fine.what are your symptoms on TRT after 4 years? blood clot? cholesterol? high Red blood cell count?
How old are you? If you don't mind me askingI have been on TRT for around 5 years. No problem other than an empty health savings account due to buying Testim. I am currently running a cycle of Chosen 1 and Metha-Quad and I am feeling pretty good and gaining some muscle.
I am" ageless"...i have been on hrt for at least 15 years ...only problem was high red blood cells... requiring phlebotomy when needed...I read about a few people on for 3 or 4 years then get off due to health complications. Anyone on here for longer? Any health issues related to TRT?
Same here Phlebotomy about once a year !!I am" ageless"...i have been on hrt for at least 15 years ...only problem was high red blood cells... requiring phlebotomy when needed...
I bet you are a wealth of knowledge...be nice to see you post more often!!!I am" ageless"...i have been on hrt for at least 15 years ...only problem was high red blood cells... requiring phlebotomy when needed...
What does your protocol look likeHad my Bi Yearly check up with Dr today, I have been on TRT 17 years
Darkheart - Welcome and glad life is treating you well, hang out learn, have fun, and help out when you can !! This is a great place ....Wow I'm glad I found these forums last night. Most won't let you discuss trt at all. Good to see some have been on it for many years with no issues except the occasional blood donation. I've been on it for 1 year now, best thing I've ever done. I got tested after many wife complaints and just overall low/crappy feelings and no satisfaction with life in general. I was 39 when tested in July 2017 and came in at 211 and then 216 on my second fasting test. I waited till January 2018 to start once I found a doc that would actually give me a prescription and let me self inject. She prescribed 1ml of 200mg cypionate once a week. After 1 mo I was at 960, 6 MO at 670, 1 year at 1239. Red blood cell count range from 44% to 49% but haven't had to donate since it wasn't above 50%. Estrogen is fine, I'm taking DIM daily to counter estrogen. So far, more gains this year, great mood about 80% of the time, wife is happy again. No complaints, we'll see how it goes this year.
What were your test numbers when you started TRT, Rocket?TRT makes a big difference !!
that is a pretty heavy dose...most I've ever been was 200mg week, that got cut in half and now on 100mg week due to polycythemia...don't know if it's been mentioned in this thread but blood donating is a good thing on trt.About 4 months. I've never felt this good and gained muscle like this before in my life. On 220/wk I actually am doing better gym wise and just feeling better than when I was running a ton of stuff
Both good suggestions !!that is a pretty heavy dose...most I've ever been was 200mg week, that got cut in half and now on 100mg week due to polycythemia...don't know if it's been mentioned in this thread but blood donating is a good thing on trt.
also not a bad idea to take a baby aspirin daily and fish oil.
Injections are too far apart. After 7-10 days you might start feeling like crap till your next shot. Id much rather split the dose and inject 1x a weekHow does 200 mg Test Cyp EOW sound?
Low starting dose? Or, about the norm for TRT?
nothing wrong with starting low, if blood test comes back lower than desired you can always increase dose...the lower the effective dose the less chance for sides--remember trt is long term.How does 200 mg Test Cyp EOW sound?
Low starting dose? Or, about the norm for TRT?
100 mgs a week is a good start and you could always do 50 mgs twice a week.How does 200 mg Test Cyp EOW sound?
Low starting dose? Or, about the norm for TRT?
At least I have an idea of why your feeling off.I havent been feeling well for a while now, and just thought I was stressed out and tired from work...
Something in my gut told me to request my test levels get checked...I got bloodwork yesterday and the dr tested my testosterone and TSH
My test is 101 ng/dl (range is 300-800)
Tsh is .7
Im 33 years old.
6'00, 200 lbs...in very good shape cardio wise.
Yes sir.At least I have an idea of why your feeling off.
going to research grapefruit seed extract...what are your thoughts?I been on 200mg p/week split dose for 20 weeks and feel great. I donate double reds whenever I can and take 1200mg Grapefruit Seed Extract to help naturally with Hemocrit
I just started using it after my last bloods, I will have an opinion in a few months I using 2 600mg capsules a day.going to research grapefruit seed extract...what are your thoughts?
you think it will help?I just started using it after my last bloods, I will have an opinion in a few months I using 2 600mg capsules a day.
I'm told it will help keep my hematocrit level down......... ????? We will see ???you think it will help?
I talk with you all the time,,,,will check in a month or so. I take so much stuff already I want to know it gives results before I add it in.I'm told it will help keep my hematocrit level down......... ????? We will see ???
I been taking it a bit longer than Rocket3015, and I will be submitting to my PCP tomorrow for Total Test, Free Test, Sensitive Estradiol, and Hemocrat, and Hemocrit on this next blood work, I will post them up in my log as soon as I get them back. They normally come back pretty quick from the VAI talk with you all the time,,,,will check in a month or so. I take so much stuff already I want to know it gives results before I add it in.