Age you started HRT?

[SgtSlaughter]

I'm starting tomorrow and I'm only 18. Will be taking Androgel.

wow... would you mind typing up how you went about this? Or was it nessesary... a quality of life thing, ect?? Inquiring minds want to know

 

[sublime35]

wow... would you mind typing up how you went about this? Or was it nessesary... a quality of life thing, ect?? Inquiring minds want to know

Well it all started out after a probably 6-7 month bout with anorexia, getting down to around 95lbs. I went back on to gaining weight, while working out hard, but seemed like I was only getting fat. Well I let it go, figured I was just putting on a little fat, oh well. Well I was never strong at all in my life, always sort of lagging behind when it came to maturing physically, was never self confident, depressed. Well fast forward back to about a year ago, I was still working out hard, diet is clean as could be, but still had a horrible time putting on muscle. I went to my doctor, whom I was seeing during my ED, and told her how I felt all the time, my troubles gaining muscle, so she did blood work.

Upon my first blood test, my total test. levels were 86. I went to an Endo., spoke to him and he wanted to run his own blood work and get a growth plate x-ray to make sure I've stopped growing. My follow up appt. after that was supposed to be on Aug. 29, the day of Hurricane Katrine, LOL and I live in Gulfport, MS and the doctors office is in Biloxi. I never called back, simply because I didn't think they were going to be open and was also very busy with work...(excuses, I know). Well I finally went back on Wednesday, after getting blood work done again, and my total test. levels were at 186, still very low, so he prescribes me 5g of Androgel per day and then eventually start to taper my dosage off and see if my body will start to produce it on it's own.

 

[SgtSlaughter]

dang brother, good work on getting out of that rut you were in!


Been puting on weight recently?

 

[sublime35]

dang brother, good work on getting out of that rut you were in!


Been puting on weight recently?

Thanks man.

oh yeah, I'm up to 161 now, I have no problem with putting weight on (mentally) and have never relapsed. It's just depressing sometimes with the low test. and trying to put on muscle. But started today and hopefully things will get better.

 

[itlnstln]

bump for more MD info

 

[itlnstln]

I'm 31 - and I'm just looking for more info on the doc listed in this thread. Do I have to meet him in person, or can her prescribe me HRT through a PCP?

Any help would be much appreciated.........

 

[sublime35]

I'm 31 - and I'm just looking for more info on the doc listed in this thread. Do I have to meet him in person, or can her prescribe me HRT through a PCP?

Any help would be much appreciated.........

I would say go see the doc. I'm sure that you'll need to get blood work done and they will definately want you to come in (so they can make more money) and discuss your options and what not.

 

[c gheller]

My program is Doc administered and includes:
Full blood testing
Test
HGH
Anti esto
Office visits

The dosages from a Doc are low for they want you to be within range, not on the cover of Flex. The good news is that an Anti- aging Doc wants you in the top of the range.

You are a young man so I'd recommend just some low dosage test for 4-6 weeks to see what happens. Blood test before and after, including test, free test, esto, DHT and PSA in addition to normal comprehensive analysis. Ask for copy.

What HRt plan are you running Bro, Test anti e's etc. I was thinking to run 50mg Deca weekly along with my 250mg test. What do you think?

 

[patsfan1379]

i started this thread soooo long ago... It's still going!!!

 

[txbluzman]

I go in this morning for my first HRT injection..I'm 52, and have been feeling crappy, moody, cranky, put on about 40 pounds in 2 years, way too much belly fat..Blood work showed total and free testosterone way way down...

His plan for me is 3 injections, 1/month/3 months, and then I'll probably go on the gel..

Dr said I'd be amazed at how much better I'll feel.. I just want it to help get the weight off..

Any similar experiences out there?

Thanks,