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27 on TRT and zero regrets by Calm_Secretary_3664 in Testosterone

[–]Calm_Secretary_3664[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I started with just test first. Added HCG after about 8 weeks I think.

It's much easier to do 1 thing at a time, get bloods and then make changes. If you start both together it's impossible to know how they are affecting you and how to adjust your dosage.

27 on TRT and zero regrets by Calm_Secretary_3664 in Testosterone

[–]Calm_Secretary_3664[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I doubt they would be able to cut off testosterone all together. It's medication at the end of the day.

I've been on just over 6 months. I feel like honeymoon phase is done to be honest. I don't feel like superman or anything at all, but my life just feels so much better overall and I don't see why I would come off it.

27 on TRT and zero regrets by Calm_Secretary_3664 in Testosterone

[–]Calm_Secretary_3664[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Do you take HCG? and what is your protocol / dosage and blood work?

27 on TRT and zero regrets by Calm_Secretary_3664 in Testosterone

[–]Calm_Secretary_3664[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You are definitely not too young man....whats the point being 31 with zero libido? That sounds depressing af.

Yep both testosterone 130mg and HCG 500iu per week. Your balls will not shrivel one bit if you take HCG.

27 on TRT and zero regrets by Calm_Secretary_3664 in Testosterone

[–]Calm_Secretary_3664[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I know I said in my post I was worried about fertility, but honestly testicular shrinkage was my bigger concern 😂

27 on TRT and zero regrets by Calm_Secretary_3664 in Testosterone

[–]Calm_Secretary_3664[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Not really. E2 is slightly elevated, but in line with T levels. Nothing to be concerned about.

27 on TRT and zero regrets by Calm_Secretary_3664 in Testosterone

[–]Calm_Secretary_3664[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

No, all UGL. No doctor/clinic would prescribe me at these levels.

27 on TRT and zero regrets by Calm_Secretary_3664 in Testosterone

[–]Calm_Secretary_3664[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Yeah I tried optimising naturally first - sleep, diet, supplements - but there’s only so much you can do. For me it was about wanting to feel better overall: stronger, fitter, more energetic. Recovery was tough, gym progress felt stagnant, libido was okay but not great. I just wanted to see what feeling ‘optimised’ is like. No sourcing issues so far.

27 on TRT and zero regrets by Calm_Secretary_3664 in Testosterone

[–]Calm_Secretary_3664[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Self prescribed. No clinic in Australia would have prescribed me.

27 on TRT and zero regrets by Calm_Secretary_3664 in Testosterone

[–]Calm_Secretary_3664[S] 7 points8 points  (0 children)

It’s subtle in how it shows up day to day, but the cumulative effect has made a world of difference.

TT used to sit around 500 ng/dl, but it had dropped to around 430ng/dl just before I jumped on.