How long on TRT and any regrets?

toolman

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How long has everyone been on TRT and have you been happy with the decision to go on? Also what delivery method have you found to work best.

I ask because I started with a TRT clinic, big mistake. Docs didnt want to do follow up bloodwork until 6th month and had me on 200mgs a wek injections. I felt great but got my own test on hematocri, lipids, all things I knew I should be watching and not only after 6 months. I decided to bail on the clinic and find a real endocrinologist that specializes in androgen replacement. After alot of googling I came acrod Dr. Hulinsky. I went to Dr. Hulinsky who is mentioned in this forum and others as one of the gurus in CT. First let me say the man is a complete professional who spent alot of time taking medical history and detailed all of the bloodwork that the clinic failed to perform searching for primary or secondary issues. It was so refreshing to meet someone that knew far more than what I have read in so many books that caused me to seek him out and question my TRT clinic doctor.He is not in the business of selling testosterone like many of these clinics. THe fact that he accepts insurance proves that. He has me coming off the injections so he can get all my baseline numbers tested. I am now back to where I started, no libido, can get it up with ED drug assistance, not feeling as great as I was on. However on my BP was high, hematocrit just under 52, all things I do not want to deal with. My health is more important to me than my libido and drive. I am just wondering what others have found longer term and trying to decide if my baseline shows secondary and no other issues, if I should take on the risks or just let things be.
 
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1.5 yrs. No regrets. Age 50. Took about 3 months, but quickly regained strength and confidence. Periodic ED totally gone. Added HCG two months ago and slowly regaining two things the TRT took away: libido and lack of sensitivity (hard to orgasm.) Is getting better every week.
I get my test from endo. He knows nothing about HCG and arimidex, though.
Welcome to the club (and welcome back to your life.) Sounds like you've really done your homework!
Good luck!
 
1.5 yrs. No regrets. Age 50. Took about 3 months, but quickly regained strength and confidence. Periodic ED totally gone. Added HCG two months ago and slowly regaining two things the TRT took away: libido and lack of sensitivity (hard to orgasm.) Is getting better every week.
I get my test from endo. He knows nothing about HCG and arimidex, though.
Welcome to the club (and welcome back to your life.) Sounds like you've really done your homework!
Good luck!

THanks rm. Do you use gel or injectable? I heard the gel is better with regard to not having hematocrit issus as much as well as not affecting lipid profiles negatively. That said I am afraid of transfer issues to my wife or kids as well as higher DHT conversions and hair growth at application sites I have read about. I would love to get some first hand fedback on any of this. You also mentioned that TRT took away your libido? Is that common for many? Mine went through the roof but was only on for 8 weeks. Are you on a higher dose where it could have been an E or E2 issue?
 
Yes toolman Ive been on just testosterone since last sept 2011.Its been a very crazy ride.One of the main problems I believe I'm having is no baseline E2 test done(before HRT)and no E2 test after, if I dont have tits he doesn't see it as a problem.That and the fact I'm going to need some HGC at some point.Didn't have a problem getting the testosterone from the doc my level was 169 total T.So ya I might having to stop if I can find another doc. So I can get my baseline hormones.My last total T came back at 885 free T at 14.5 so I know my E2 has to be UP but how much?rmphoto, glag your having good luck,we need to hear these success story also,thanks.
 
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