Is is time for TRT for me?

[Oopykcin1]

Hey all,

Lurking for a few years and first post.

I’m 47 yr old male.
5’8” 155 lbs
Lift weights regularly for decades - 5-6x per week.
Fairly dialed in with diet - get my protein.
Cognizant of overall health, get good sleep, mindful of circadian rhythm and metabolic health.

Libido is good.
Morning and mid-sleep erections are good.
Much tougher putting on muscle.
Lose energy midday - not uncommon. Recent bloodwork is attached and I am on the low side of Total and Free T.

Started taking Boron at 10mg and Ashwaganda at 600mg about 2 weeks ago. Will take blood test again in a month.

Stay the course? Consider TRT? Curious what you gents have to say.

Thank you

 

[Hyde]

Looks completely normal for a healthy active 47-year-old.

Do you want to use steroids? Do you want to inject yourself at least once a week for the rest of your life? Can you tolerate donating blood periodically if TRT causes your blood to become excessively thick? Are you willing to get bloodwork 2-4x/year to keep a closer eye on things with your doctor? Do you understand that TRT won’t improve everything or always feel the same over time?

These are the primary considerations.

 

[Oopykcin1]

Appreciate the response, Hyde. The bloodwork isn't an issue as I already do that 2x per year and will increase that going forward. Being a slave to TRT is a big drawback, but are there other options? I'm curious what some of you who have extensively more knowledge on the subject than I do, have to say. For example, there is a compound pharmacy near me that does offer some pills. I attached two photos of what is in two of the options. Be curious what others think of them. Who might benefit from either of them? Total crap?