Water retention on trt?

[luanmyk]

Hey, guys. A few questions:

Did Testosterone really causes bloating?

Even on trt? Dosages like 100mg/week can cause an water retetion?

 

[readalot]

Hey, guys. A few questions:

Did Testosterone really causes bloating?

Even on trt? Dosages like 100mg/week can cause an water retetion?

Yes. I started at 120 mg/week (generous) and was in excellent shape (~10% BF). Even so had swelling in ankles for a couple months after starting. Read up on RAAS / aldosterone / mineralocorticoids and changes upon starting TRT. Another reason to try to be in decent shape before starting HRT and then start with reasonable weekly dosages.

https://teachmephysiology.com/urinary-system/regulation/the-renin-angiotensin-aldosterone-system/

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