My Personal Experience on TRT - what to expect on TRT.

Our personal experiences on TRT and what to expect from the first few days, to a few weeks, to long term on TRT!

We go into the benefits and the side effects of being on testosterone replacement therapy as well as how to deal with the side effects and monitor treatment long term.

[texasmade]

I had a total of 132. I didn’t want to be around people, I was so depressed I thought about suicide, I lost my job, I had 0 motivation, 0 drive for anything! Been on my shot for 3 days now and I already feel better! Got right up as soon as my alarm went off. Got to work early, and actually wanted to interact with people. This has been amazing so far!

[SteveGarnski]

I'm in my mid 40s and been on TRT for 8 months now. Had low T since my early 30s. Quite possibly for most of my adult life. With TRT I'm stronger, getting better workouts and looking more cut and defined overall. The best part is my liibido is almost as good as it was back in my late teens/early 20s. It's like a sigh of relief that I don't have to wake up depressed anymore and I actually feel like I have a future for the first time in years.

[robotaholic]

I've had the worst major depression and I'm almost in a spiral I lost my job I cannot go around people I have low testosterone and low thyroid. Just had my first 200 mg injection test today and once a week hereafter. Hearing you say your social anxiety went away overnight has me jumping for joy so I am crying because it's hope! Caregiving for your dad as he goes to bone cancer at your home is so hard and now I'm doing it for my mom. But i kept both out of nursing home singlehandedly and my brother self terminated. Trt gives me hope - thank you so much!

[IndyRockStar]

I went to VA Hospital and explained the symptoms to my GP. He told me that I probably had PTSD. The VA sent me to a Psychiatrist that confirmed the PTSD diagnosis. 2 years later none the treatment or counseling was working. Went to a civilian doc on my own dime. They tested me and found out my Test was 288 and my thyroid and DHEA were concerning low. I went on TRT and Thyroid treatment a week ago. I don't feel anything dramatic yet, but I'm no longer thinking of stepping in front of a speeding bus. I'm on daily doses of .15ml daily (210mg per week) of test cyponate.

[genethomas]

Just started week 7 on Cypionate & HCG. Really starting to feel the benefits now. More chats like these would be great.

[Turboy]

I'm 58 and have been on TRT for three years. I started it almost a year after starting a regular and fairly intensive strength training/bodybuilding program that I'm still on to this day. My TRT range is kept in the high normal area, 700-800. Now, I'm well above average in strength and muscle mass for a male of ANY age group. Not a monster, but generally the most muscular man in the room, most of the time. Except in the gym favored by bodybuilders in which case I'm still by no means on the small end of the muscle mass range. Basically I feel younger and am fitter, healthier, and everything is just working great. Sex drive has improved, too, but it's not insanely high like it was when I was in my 20s, and I'm glad it isn't.

[cb]

My GP did the same.... "Oh you're depressed, take these tablets and come back in a few weeks"... Only because I did research, and did private male hormone tests did I find out that I had low Free Test, and high SHBG levels - not depression!. What I've discovered through my journey so far is that Male Hormone specialist are rare, it's a dark art. Which is unfortunate for men. Anyway, I was offered TRT but refused it due to trying for a baby and was told it may negatively effect the chances of conceiving. Now I am, starting the journey again, private blood tests done, GP referral done and Endocrinologist appointment in a few weeks.,

[aaronkowalewski]

My dr did the same damn thing. I was actually rated at 3.7 and low was a 4.1 and she said that it can swing to .6 in either direction. So fast forward a year. My dr was out on maternity leave and my fill in dr actually listened to me and I took 4 tests and my levels dropped to 1.27, 1.24, 2.26, and 2.8. I just took my first dose of Xyosted 100mg 2 days ago and I started feeling better within 5 hrs and it's progressively getting better every day! It's so important to have a physician who listens to their patients!! Thanks for sharing your experience!

[nathanbrown]

Ive answered yes to say many of the things you guys chat about. Test ordered.

[travv]

Started 2 days ago. Surprised how quickly them mental benefits have come on, plus more energy.

[Bignellyloc]

My testosterone at 44 year old for 4 months was 55, 41, 50, 51 and I couldn't take it anymore. I tried clomid for 10 weeks and my anxiety was horrible, I worked out almost everyday but my symptoms were so bad. I also started getting heart palpatations, brain fog and so unmotivated as well as low libido. Low red blood cells. During the 4 months I had echo cardiogram, multible ekgs, colonoscopy and endoscopy. Also had low iron. Been on cypionate for 2 1/2 weeks and what a difference so far. Look forward to future.

[Snaffdude]

My doctor did bloods for me earlier in the year after my body completely crashed out. I'd almost passed out in the gym on a Monday and by the following Monday I still felt that first workout in the week prior.. I knew something was drastically wrong. I had a chronic vitamin D deficiency and my Testosterone was 8.2. I was crushed. He gave me 4000iu Vitamin D to take everyday for 6 weeks and we had another blood test. My vitamin D was back to normal and when I asked about my Testosterone he said it was 11, which was the lower end of normal, no further action

I was a 17st heavyweight kickboxer in my 20s, that is NOT what my body considers "normal" at 36

I've been eating well, training hard, sleeping and while I'm grateful for being back in the gym I'm still not recovering well, getting tired some days and the weight id put on last year isn't shifting

I ordered a kit from yourselves last week and fingers crossed I can get some way towards getting the rest of my quality of life back

[nicburke]

It took me forever and a day to figure out that I may have an issue with my testosterone. The symptoms are so diverse and can also be symptoms of other things so it's not surprising that it's not something you jump to. But eventually I did the ADAM questionnaire and it suggested low test and so I took the blood tests which confirmed it. I'm now week 11 of TRT and the difference is immense and just getting better all the time. If you're unsure whether you have low TRT I'd say do the ADAM questionnaire - it's simple and takes two minutes and this can at least give you an idea if you're in the right ballpark for treatment or whether something else might be causing it.

[ScottDreyfus]

My GP took me down the antidepressant road diagnosed me bipolar then adhd when I really had a fukin brain tumor . Arfter removal I was the low T poster boy. 170 ng/ dl and free was less than 3 pg/dl. 12 hours after my first injection, I realized I didn’t have Ed issues. It took awhile to get my protocol in a good place but I’ve lost 80 lbs in 18 months. After 6 months life started getting really good and the last year has been amazing.

[hamzaahmed]

Would love to see you guys on a podcast with Derek (MPMD) 👍

[koryfoerster]

Have been feeling down and depressed with high anxiety, sex drive is non existant. asked my doc to test my testonrone and low and behold its low. had to do my secondary bloodwork and all was good outside of again having low testotrone. i start my TRT in 2 days and i have high hopes to getting back to myself. i see a ton of success stories and it gives me hope to becoming myself again.

[chrispole]

I’ve been in touch with you guys and have received my first prescription. So far you’ve been fantastic and at a fair price, especially if I get some of my normal life back. I have such bad anxiety and depression, my libido is at rock bottom. Sleep pattern is shocking, so fingers crossed 🤞🏾

[Andy-uiur]

37 male. Lifted from 14-35. Haven’t in a year. Just for some reason finally stopped. I was the guy who people asked what I took. I would smile and be like idk you tell me and was natural. Anyway had my test checked last week. Was 82 lol. No wonder I feel like I can stare at a wall and feel so low. Just waiting on them to review the tests. But clearly 82 is absurd. Especially at my age.

[brianpulley]

I'm 51 I live in the USA and I used to train regularly since I was a teenager until my early 30s and then life happened and I had 2 kids and unfortunately went through a ruff breakup and ended up being a full time single dad about 11 years ago and if I wasn't a religious person and didn't have kids I probably wouldn't be here right now...I've slowly declined over the past 4 or 5 years now physically and mentally last year I had my testosterone checked when I got my physical and my number was 9.6 out of a range of 7.2 to 24.0 and my doctor just said oh you're fine you're within normal range....it's so frustrating and I'm now trying to find a new doctor that understands.

[DavidSuperDaveMartin]

Been on 200mgs a week, 2 shots of 100mgs a week for about 2 years now. My libido changed after about 3 weeks. Im 52 and have sex 3-4 times a week. Recovery from workouts is great. Energy level is great. Hair down to the middle of my back. No skin issues at all. Im as strong as Ive ever been. Helped burn off stubborn belly fat. No hint of gyno. Sleep patterns normalized. I was always kind of a big guy so I didnt gain much more muscle mass but it was more like a little body recomposition. still have a little ED but can still orgasm. It changed my life and I recommend it to anyone who might think theyre low.