I need some help/opinions guys..
I really haven’t had great libido/performance, drive to do much of anything, and pretty much all the other classic symptoms of low-T for probably the better part of 2 years now. I have always had depression/anxiety but being a healthcare worker during these times has also pushed that over the edge as well. This has led to consistent abuse of alcohol and kratom during that timeframe. Last June, I thought low-T was a possibly another culprit, or a result of everything above. Through my PCP, I tested out as:
Total Test: 429 ng/dL
Prolactin: 6.2 ng/mL
TSH: 0.624 (whatever unit that is- which is low normal)
That was all he would test, and simply explained that I wouldn’t qualify for TRT despite being symptomatic.
More recently, I looked more into those online anti-aging clinics that offer TRT and more. So I started the process with Viking. Still feeling like ass, I had a more comprehensive test performed 8 days ago that Viking recommended/required which included CBC, PSA, liver enzymes etc…all normal. The one thing that was a bit off was my fasting glucose at 104- which I found a bit surprising. So now, the more interesting results that were also unexpected for me..
Total Test: 661 ng/dL
Estradiol: 26 pg/mL
FSH: 7.9
LH: 3.9
(unfortunately free test and cortisol was not part of the test)
I definitely wasn’t expecting my T to be this kind of a respectable number- particularly given my Kratom and alcohol habits. For the record, I just recently turned 46 years old, and I was born and identify as a male.
So I was actually quite excited to get on the TRT wagon until I got my results. Now I am questioning if it would be foolish of me to not be encouraged by my test results and just continue focusing my efforts at getting my kratom and alcohol use more controlled. On the other hand, I have always been keen to get on TRT so I can play around with “other things“ more freely. I’m certainly not opposed to enhancement and anti-aging. Love the idea of both as well as that boost in the gym.
So I question if I would regret the potentially lifelong commitment?
The obligations of donating blood to control HCT? Does everyone have to do this?
Or is this my new lease on life and feeling renewed? Maybe 661 ng/dL isn’t enough T for my body?
Thank you so much for any input and help in making this decision. My official consult is in 2 days
I really haven’t had great libido/performance, drive to do much of anything, and pretty much all the other classic symptoms of low-T for probably the better part of 2 years now. I have always had depression/anxiety but being a healthcare worker during these times has also pushed that over the edge as well. This has led to consistent abuse of alcohol and kratom during that timeframe. Last June, I thought low-T was a possibly another culprit, or a result of everything above. Through my PCP, I tested out as:
Total Test: 429 ng/dL
Prolactin: 6.2 ng/mL
TSH: 0.624 (whatever unit that is- which is low normal)
That was all he would test, and simply explained that I wouldn’t qualify for TRT despite being symptomatic.
More recently, I looked more into those online anti-aging clinics that offer TRT and more. So I started the process with Viking. Still feeling like ass, I had a more comprehensive test performed 8 days ago that Viking recommended/required which included CBC, PSA, liver enzymes etc…all normal. The one thing that was a bit off was my fasting glucose at 104- which I found a bit surprising. So now, the more interesting results that were also unexpected for me..
Total Test: 661 ng/dL
Estradiol: 26 pg/mL
FSH: 7.9
LH: 3.9
(unfortunately free test and cortisol was not part of the test)
I definitely wasn’t expecting my T to be this kind of a respectable number- particularly given my Kratom and alcohol habits. For the record, I just recently turned 46 years old, and I was born and identify as a male.
So I was actually quite excited to get on the TRT wagon until I got my results. Now I am questioning if it would be foolish of me to not be encouraged by my test results and just continue focusing my efforts at getting my kratom and alcohol use more controlled. On the other hand, I have always been keen to get on TRT so I can play around with “other things“ more freely. I’m certainly not opposed to enhancement and anti-aging. Love the idea of both as well as that boost in the gym.
So I question if I would regret the potentially lifelong commitment?
The obligations of donating blood to control HCT? Does everyone have to do this?
Or is this my new lease on life and feeling renewed? Maybe 661 ng/dL isn’t enough T for my body?
Thank you so much for any input and help in making this decision. My official consult is in 2 days
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