Low Testosterone - 4 Ways I Knew
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- Äas pĆidĂĄn 9. 12. 2018
- I explain the four ways I learned I had low testosterone to help you learn if you have this problem as well. Do you need to start TRT?
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Hope this helps. Thanks for watching and commenting!
@@trtcommunity9248 Wow ! thanks for the quick reply, thanks for the advice.
@@trtcommunity9248 Hey fellow Cohenim! Did you check your thyroid too? Hypothyroidism has almost the same effects and fixing my thyroid has actually resolved most of my problems even though I still need testosterone due to high SHBG which makes it not bioavailable
@@EvaLasta It's been a few years since that initial check, but I believe that when my doctor was trying to find out what was causing the problems, I think he did check thyroid. Honestly, though I can't recall.
I didn't realize that hypothyroidism has similar effects to hypogonadism.
For me itâs been lethargy, fatigue, lack of motivation, and overall feeling of disconnection to everything in life. On top of that some ED issues. I took my first injection today and canât wait to feel better. My wife and kids deserve the best I can offer and Iâm hoping this can help that be more than it has been. Thank you
That's a great outlook to have, Tyler. Glad your treatment is underway. I'll be here if/when you have questions or concerns. Happy to help.
Welcome to the community!
Iâm in the same boat, I have a Dr appointment in two days, how are you now a month later?
Feel any better?
Hi mate, I get exactly what you mean, I personally feel like an empty rusty bucket, started my trt Friday just gone onwards and upwards my friend
My doctor wants to do a ctscan of my brain then he wants to try clomid. I go through keiser so there are big hoops to get to testerone although all 3 of my tests are extremely low. Can anyone share there full knowledge of clomid. Im not sure what to think of that meditation because i know nothing about it
I was exhausted, just tired all the time, no libido, and grouchy. Within the first 48 hours after my first injection I felt like a new man... Like I found the fountain of youth! If you're almost 40 or over... Get checked.. No one should live like that!!
I totally agree. I got tested, was 251, ouch! I'm a week into this and don't why I waited till I was 46
â@@August3B what about long-term effects?
What did you use ? And how much in ml please
Iâm at 118 starting treatment soon
I was 287 normal low. Started out with 200ml every two weeks.
I also had very low libido, Mood changes, just not myself at all. I had gained a ton of weight, loss of muscle, hair loss & just tired all of the time. The final thing was my nipples started feeling tender underneath... Which lead to me finally thinking i had a major problem. I am 5'6" tall my weight was always between 145- 160. Over 2.5 yrs i had shot up to 265lbs!! I wasn't in gym, i was still walking, riding bike 10 miles a day... No changes. After going to the endocrinologist, i found out I have hypogonadism & my testosterone levels were under 100. 1 month after starting testosterone cypionate, I felt less depressed & motivated to change. I began going to the gym. After 8 months of being on trt, eating healthy (cut out sugars, complex carbs, soda, no fast food, no breads or pasta). Eggs, oatmeal, yogurt, grilled chicken breast, white fish, tuna, salmon, fruits , vegetables, yogurt & intermittent fasting. 1 got to 176lbs solid. My arms changed from 12"-17" & I could see my 6 pack!l A total body transformation. I was 265 soft to 180 solid n feeling great!! Yes I go to the gym 6 days a week & put in a ton of hard, hard work. TRT treatment changed my whole outlook on life. I made a main goal to reach. Then at the same time I made small goals like lose 10 lbs., fit into an xl shirt, finally reach weight under 200lbs on scale, alot of times i didnt see the weight loss on the scale because i was also gaining muscle. I love your channel. It is informative & to the point. Keep up the Good Work, its appreciated!!
Wow, what an inspiring story. I'm thankful things have changed so much for you. Thanks for watching and commenting! Welcome to the community.
I love this man. Gives me hope i exercise daily an eat kinda healthy but am always tired unmotivated. I got my blood draw just waitting for results am loosing hair an am berely 25 years old an i have super low libido.
@@jbastidas29 If low T ends up being the issue and you decide to start TRT please know that I'm here to answer any questions you might have. Also, there's a whole community of folks on this channel who love to help each other.
Check out my other vids if you haven't yet: czcams.com/channels/i_luxgjSJpkH8OTHc24uXw.html
I hope it helps.
Good for you. Cutting out fast carbs and getting some extra test is what a lot of guys are missing and they don't know it.
Hey Count...Thanks a ton for sharing your story. Helped a ton!!! Keep going!
Recently started (4.5 weeks ago) TRT @ 29 years old, found out at the end of last year I was hypo-gonadal. First blood draw was 183 total test. Depression & lack of motivation for over a year, no libido (physical and mentally effected), zero energy, lost all muscle "gains" from college. I just want to say thank you for creating this content. As someone who recently started this journey, it's comforting to find people like you who are willing to talk publicly about ongoing physical & mental changes and the effects of TRT. *I currently take 100/mg of cypionate a week, and as of now have only really seen (very) positive changes with my libido. Next blood test is in 2 weeks!*
Thanks for watching and commenting! You're definitely not alone. That's why included "community" in my channel's name because that's what I hope to create here.
I'm glad you're seeing positive results. Keep us posted as your journey continues.
Welcome to the community! Check out my other videos too. I hope they're just as helpful.
I have same issues I started 14days ago . I take 1 ml every 14 days my number was 187 will be taking 6 treatments then get blood work.I am on my second shot donât feel different yet is it the length of time or the dose Thanks
How you feel now?
How do u feel now? get better?
My personal protocol has come a long way in improving since this post. I now currently take 2 clicks of testosterone cream morning and night applied behind my knees (did do testicle application for a while, felt like it increased atrophy) and 250units of HCG 2x a week (before bed). My blood work is great, my libido is great, my overall health is great. Good luck to everyone on this journey, be patient and constantly educate yourself!
Hello, I lost my wife of 30 years almost 3 years ago. Also, I have a high functioning autistic adult son that lives with me. In addition I am a diabetic was on insulin and meds. I knew after the passing of my wife that I had to get healthier because my son needs me around as long as I can be. Iâm in my early 50âs, 5â10â. I was around 320lbs and so very tired, depressed, difficulty sleeping, and getting weaker physically......just basically a mess. I got on a low carb diet and have lost down to the 250âs in weight on just the diet alone, and have been able to get off all my insulin. I still take my diabetic pills, but have been able to keep my blood sugar levels down with just those and diet. I still though have noticed that as far as strength, Iâm still no where I feel I should be. So I have started going to the gym and hired a physical trainer that works with me and my son ( my son is in his early 20âs and in good shape, but thought it would be a great activity we could do together). After seeing how weak I had gotten in the amount of weight I could lift, I decided to get my testosterone checked, and it came back this week that I am indeed low in testosterone. So I start TRT next week and am hoping I see the results like what all you guys have been reporting on this page. Looking so forward to the journey ahead !
The fatigue was unbearable, I thought I had Lyme disease from working outdoors, I got blood checked for Lyme, Lyme was negative but total T was 78!! Yes 78, months go by, no dr wanted to treat me because I was only 28 and âI donât look like a guy with low tâ so 5 blood tests later they couldnât believe how low it was they kept saying I must not be taking the test right or I was a drug user, making excuses. Finally found a dr that put me on trt right away. Stared my first week last Wednesday đȘ
Wow, what a journey you've been on. I hate to hear that, but I'm glad for the happy ending. You may have already seen some improvement in energy, but be sure that little by little you'll start feeling like yourself again.
Thanks for watching and commenting.
I hope you would go back to those other doctors or at least send the an email so they can be better educated the next time. In any event, you test level seem shockingly low since that just about the upper limit for a female. Good to hear that you're finally getting the medical treatment you need before any serious damage is done.
I knew I had low T as of a decade ago. I'm just making it a commitment to get this thing fixed in 2021. If Low T can cause self confidence issues, how can doctors EVER turn people away? That should be malpractice. (I had a doctor that said no, even with lab tests and symptoms.) I guess you really have to be your own advocate and never give up!
I think the crux of it is this: How can I "try on a doctor" without getting charged for a visit if they say no? I don't think I've ever heard of a board certified MD with a money back guarantee, but it feels like they should...
How you feel now? More energy? Less depression? More libido?
I've been on trt for a year now. Yes I have more muscle and lost 10 pounds immediately, but then, I quit drinking at the same time. I was also on Wellbutrin (for years). 2 weeks ago I stopped taking the wellbutrin cuz I hear that testosterone can act as an antidepressant, why take both.. I now have the full, real effects of the testosterone not clouded over by meds. I'm feeling fine. I get an injection tomorrow, hoping to feel even better. I'll try to report back in a few weeks.
Thanks guys
Wow, that's great. Yes, the less medications we can take the better. Especially if you're getting all the desired benefits from one, why take two, right?
Happy for you!
Howâs your hair ?
@@benjonesthe3rd200 everything's fine in that department, however my facial hair has thickened.
@@karlchristofferson3588 man am recently got on antidepressants an i just dont feel like they totally help an i feel like i have low t i got my blood drawn also had low libido even before starting ssri
@@jbastidas29 I hear ya! Antidepressants are a crapshoot to find one that's personally good for you. It can take years of trial and error. Actually, TRT was the last thing I tried. I'm having alot of luck with it. I do try to eat good and walk 3 miles a day which is because of the TRT. Good luck to you Jesus. Let me know how it works for you.
Very helpful video. Thanks.
Wow dude. So very helpful. I commend you for your honesty and your decision to talk about this. Thank you so so much. Good job, sir!!
Glad it was helpful for you. That was the very first video I ever made actually. I've made roughly 50 more since then so please visit the channel. I like to believe the content has improved some, but you can be the judge of that. đ
Thanks for watching and commenting.
Tha is for sharing buddy takes a lot of courage.
And thank you for watching and commenting. If you liked this vid you'll probably like my others too. They got a little better as time went on. This was my first. Check out the channel: czcams.com/channels/i_luxgjSJpkH8OTHc24uXw.html
Take care, and God bless.
I found myself tired, even after a good night's sleep. Taking frequent naps. Couldn't get motivated to take on projects. I'll turn 70 in tow months. I was discouraged to think that this is how I'd be for the rest of my life. A friend told me she'd gotten on TRT and it was working for her. So I got tested. Sure enough. Low T. Doctor put me on weekly injections. Just had my second injection today. I did some errands and felt really "up" today. May have been psychological due to that second injection, or it might have been a little high from the injection itself. Don't know why, but I enjoyed the rush of energy and the good mood. I was singing with the B-52's in the car. Bottom line is that I am optimistic that my energy and motivation will return. I'm entering my end game now and I want it to be my "Golden Years" rather than my "Long, Cold Winter." Fingers crossed. I watched your early videos. Your story has really encouraged me. :-)
Hi Ed how you doing now?
In my case, I had dramatically lower energy levels, a lack of motivation, and no sex drive at all.
Iceland fuck yeah!
Thank you for these videos and for creating this "community". I am 39 years old and have had all the same symptoms you described for two years. Since Oct 2018 I have had regular bloodwork with my highest T at 289 (Low 150). Dr's wanted to see if diet and exercise would help. ( I have been an avid hockey player and cyclist for years so I didn't have a lot of hope that "doing more" would increase my T.) Ruled out pituitary adenoma through multiple head CT scans. Used Clomid for 4 months and hated the side effects and really didn't raise T. Start injections next week and have learned a lot from this channel. I am hopeful I will finally start to feel like my old self again. Thank you!
Wow, that's great. Thank you for sharing your story. I hate that you've gone through those other things, but it's better to rule them out I suppose.
I'm happy you'll be starting soon. As you know it's a lifelong commitment, but I'm sure you've already weighed all that out.
Get ready to feel like your old self again. There will be some adjustments the first couple months, but we all go through that.
I'll be here along the way if you need me.
Welcome to the community!
@@trtcommunity9248 Thank you for your reply. I will follow up with an update in about a month or so. Keep up the TRT message, and keep preaching about Jesus. :-) - Luke
Me too and Iâm 21 years old
I appreciate you posting this video. Iâm 45 and my doctor confirmed about a year ago that I have low testosterone, largely due to lack of exercise (I used to be in great shape). My signs are weight gain, minor hair loss (full head of hair but Iâm seeing more fall out in the shower and such), and low libido.
My pleasure. I make them to help guys just like you. Please check out my other videos as well. I'll be here along the way if you have any questions.
Thanks for watching and commenting.
I'm 43 and got low T, but my doc won't start me on anything. I have no other health issues.
I need your doc lol
Hey man, im curious, what were ur levels when u first got them checked and what is ur dose atm and how do you apply it? ty
Iâm 28 and was just diagnosed with low t last month. Had hot flashes for over a year and I had my first injection 7 days ago. 100 mg injection. Iâm still experiencing hot flashes. Iâm 6â6 250 lbs. Glad I found you on here. Great videos
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Somehow your comments slipped through the crack and I never saw it. So please forgive my slow reply.
Iâm glad youâre on the road to normal T levels now. How are you feeling?
My energy was the first thing to return about a week into it. Then about a week later my mood was getting more normal. Motivation returned soon after that. Then about a month into it my libido got back to normal.
Let me know if you have any questions along the way. Iâm happy to help.
Thanks for watching and commenting.
How you feel now? More energy? Less depression? More libido?
@@ashleytaylor994 what are your protocol?
I knew when I guestimated that I was feeling down more often than feeling up or neutral COMBINED. Of course there were the libido-related issues, but I wasn't sure how much of a red flag they were. I had also felt like quitting my somewhat physical job and finding a desk job where I only lifted pieces of paper.
Looking back, difficulty sleeping was a surprisingly important symptom. I can now sleep so much better, and it actually helps to clear my head (brain-fog). I recently learned that sleep and dementia are related, so I suspect I have increased the quality of my life in many, many ways.
Love the regular videos
GREAT VIDEO! What is your current T dose?
Thanks for watching and commenting.
I'm currently injecting 125mg/week. Here's a link to my video explaining why I reduced it from 150mg/week to 125. m.czcams.com/video/TryXveJl3vM/video.html
I couldn't quite put my finger on it at 1st but you look like Bob's boss from The Incredibles! đ đđđ
Funny. That's a first actually.
Thankfully, I'm a little taller than him. đ
@@trtcommunity9248, I think you look like John Cryer...
@@terrywilson6409 Yes, a few different people have told me that as well. If only I got some of his royalties for looking like him, right?
Thanks for watching and commenting. Please check out the many other videos I have on my channel. I hope they're helpful.
U r in great shape dude!
I had a brain tumor that required radiation treatment (benign, I'm good). My pituitary gland wasn't a fan so I'm starting testosterone injections next week. Going from normal testosterone to almost none in a short period of time was HUGE difference in mood, energy, motivation, strength, libido, ED etc. Can't wait for the benefits to start kicking in.
Wow. Glad you're doing better.
Thanks for watching and commenting.
'The northern ice cap started to melt' LOL. You are pretty funny. Seriously though, I really appreciate your videos. I've been debating on whether to go to the doctor or not. Have most of the same symptoms you did. Not saying I will have low levels but it would be worth having it checked out.
Yes, it would be good to get checked. If you'd like an easy and convenient way to check your levels from home I just made a video all about an at-home test kit I used recently. It worked great. Check it out: czcams.com/video/8-b_7gYWcfI/video.html
No motivation, tired, moody. I am into fitness, so didnât realize it from that perspective. It hurts the most with dealing with stress. I am having my second consultation in 2 weeks, but didnât start treatment yet. I have to say I suffered from sleep apnea for years and just got put on a bipap over a year ago.
I hope you're 2nd consultation goes well. I'll be here along the way if you have any questions or concerns. Happy to help. Just leave a comment in any of my 50+ videos and I should see it.
Take care and God bless.
@@trtcommunity9248 Will do. I did have a previous meeting because I was working with a reproduction specialist with my wife. This is where they found low testosterone. The doctor put me on Clomid, but I did not like what it did. I was good for a few weeks and a month in I started having terrible mood swings. I think it was the drop in estrogen. I stopped taking it and found a new doctor. I will say my primary care didn't want anything to do with this. She just checked my thyroid (AGAIN). It is always normal. I got the same advice that T gives men heart attacks, so avoid it, but she had no problem with me reaching out to a specialist. I am researching TRT and heart attacks at the moment. There are a lot of really interesting studies debunking this. At this time my levels are around 250 ish.
So curious did you hair start to grow back after taking trt cause ive heard it doesnt help in that department đ€
I love this channel!!
I found out i have low T because of my partner. She has Hashimotos thyroidosis which is an auto immune disease that affects your thyroid. She said i presented a lot of the same symptoms she had so i should get myself checked out. My doctor tried to prescribe me anti depressants (here in england doctors dont have ANY knowledge on testosterone or trt!!) and i wasnt happy with it so i ordered my own blood tests. Sure enough it came back and my levels of free t @ 29 years of age were 180 and lower on my second test, i went last week to a private specialist and he said i do have hashimotos as well as hypogonadism which usually goes hand in hand. Started my first treatment this morning and i cant wait to see how it goes!!
Thanks for watching, commenting, and for the encouraging words.
I'm glad you were able to get to the bottom of what the real problem was and didn't start taking anti depressants. Too many people on those who shouldn't be. Keep us posted on how your journey goes.
Welcome to the community!
TRT Community weird thing is i knew i wasnt depressed. I didnt âfeelâ depressed. I felt the symptoms of depression if that makes sense but in some weird way i dont feel like i have depression. My doctor didnt understand when i explained it to her. Which is why i walked out and havent been back since.
mattystewart8 do your research. Ndt vs Man made thyroid aka synthroid. Sometimes man made thyroid med makes you feel worst. I was on man made synthroid got fat as fuck. Ndt saved my life. Natural pig thyroid medicine. Do your research... join facebook thyroid group. Gl
â@@mattystewart8 at 26 my test is 225, i dont feel depressed but im always exhausted with no motivation. i barely maintain my workload with tons of caffeine and stimulants. Music doesnt sound the same as it use to. i dont get pumps in the gym like i use to. my stomach never rumbles and im always bloated. going to start TRT soon. would love to some how stay posted with your case.
dgwear69 my levels are low to brother. I feel like garbage. My old Dr found it acceptable to be at this level and said Iâm to young for TRT. I changed my diet and starting excercise which was extremely painful because my joints hurt normally probably because of the Test levels. Did all that still low levels. Had to leave doctor which is a pain in the ass. My new Dr seems a lot more open. He referred me to an endocrinologist so hopefully I get help.
Never had a primary care physician mention testing for t. Do they usually check it on routine blood work, or do you need to push the issue?
No, they don't usually check for it normally. Only if it's the possible candidate negative symptoms you may be having (as was my case). And yes, I'm sure if you asked for them to specifically check that they would.
Good question, by the way. Hope this helps.
And if you're just curious about T and want to check from home, I've used these at-home test kits and was pleased. The results come right to your phone too. trylgc.com/cohen
Last 6 weeks have been hell. Extreme fatigue, weakness and brain fog so bad I had a hard time determining what was reality or my imagination. Been mostly bed ridden for the past month.
Had every test possible done. Brain mri, X-rays, blood tests, etc. found out my T was 193/8. Doctor said itâs extremely likely thatâs been the cause of everything. Started first T injection 4 days ago and today I have noticed itâs beginning to do something. I was able to get up this morning and do some housework and get on my computer to handle some emails Iâve ignored for a month. I can feel the change already and I know itâll be 3-6 months before I get the full benefits. Iâm so excited to get to better than normal!
So glad to hear you're on your journey, my friend. I hope more men (and their doctors) learn that low T could also be the cause of their negative symptoms.
I wish you the best. I'll be here along the way if/when you have questions. Just leave a comment in any of my 60+ videos and I should see it. Take care and God bless.
Yes I had absolutely no libido at all. I was getting so tired during the day I was literally taking naps at work. Every night when I got home from work I will go to sleep probably 6 I was depressed and I have a beautiful family and a wife. My PC told me my testosterone levels were fine but when I went to see an actual endocrinologist they showed me that all my other hormones were messed up and they were converting my testosterone into other things like estrogen CRT was literally the best decision I've ever made in my life
Whatâs CRT?
I really appreciate you putting yourself out there for the benefit of others. This is an issue that, at 35 years old, I would've never expected to happen so early. To kind of put my nuts on the chopping block, so to speak, I noticed something was seriously wrong when I was romatically involved with a RIDICULOUSLY hot 45-year-old woman and I lost my erection...twice. It DESTROYED me inside. I immediately became insecure and self-conscious, and our romantic fling fizzled out shortly thereafter (almost solely due to me pulling away from her). I went to the doctor's and had a full blood panel run because I was worried that I might be diabetic and diabetes runs in my family. After what felt like the longest 2 days of my life, I received a call from my doctor's office informing me that I'm not diabetic (whew!), but that my testosterone levels "WERE a little low". I immediately made a follow-up appointment to talk about what actions we should take, but I ended up chickening out -- for what reason, I don't really know. Maybe it was my brain's way of saying "if you ignore it, maybe it'll go away". Anyway, after listening to your story and the guts that took (not to mention the dozens of others in the comments who've experienced the same issues), I'm going to make an appointment and take care of this problem before it gets any worse. Much respect, sir.
I am 39 years old and found out I have hormonal issues a few months ago. Notice I didn't say "low T". My testosterone level is considered normal (400s). My gonadotropins, however, are not nornal. I have testicular failure. The way I discovered I have a hormonal issue was very round about. First I was diagnosed with low bone density for age aka osteoporosis. This led me to do some research into reasons MEN get Osteoporosis. I found a syndrome called Klinefelter's. The symptoms sounded A LOT like me. The only way to prove it is to get a genetic test, so I did. Turns out my research was spot on. I was diagnosed as 47 XXY/Klinefelter's Syndrome. People with Klinefelter's have hypogonadism and are infertile. My endocrinologist didn't want to treat me with TRT because my testosterone is "normal", despite all the known issues I'm dealing with - the genetic disorder and Osteoporosis. I went back to see my Dr just last week and told him all the symptoms I'm going through: fatigue, brain fog, depression, and more. He changed his mind and wrote me a prescription for Androgel. Problem is insurance denied coverage. We are appealing it. I wrote an appeal letter just today. I'm hoping that I will be able to get on TRT sooner rather than later. I'm hopeful that TRT is what my body has been waiting for all these years. I'm hoping things will really turn around for me. In the meantime, I am enjoying your videos. Thanks for the help!
I have had fatigue and depression since I was 17 and I am now 31. I went and got tested and my t was low. My dr. Tried to give me shots but she would only give me 50 ml every two weeks which did not help at all! I am now waiting to get into a endocrinologist who will hopefully give me a dose that will actually help. Videos like these have saved my life and given me so much hope! Thank you
Thanks for watching commenting, and sharing some of your story with us.
You're right about 50ml every 2 weeks having no effect. That's definitely not enough. Not even close.
Keep my posted about what the specialist says. I hope you're able to get what you need to live optimally again. Sounds like it's been a long time coming.
Tyler did you get any help
@@bgoodorhell4u I ended up signing up for royal medical. They send me everything I need through the mail and it has helped with my symptoms! Thank you for asking.
@@tylerlienau7548 good to hear brother,
Great channel mine is low testosterone age 62 sore joints poor sleep no muscle
Iâm 18 and believe I have a problem unfortunately. How much did it cost to find out?
I went to a general practice doctor when I was having problems. My payment to see him was $60 (US), and the blood work was $100 I believe. But check out this video I did about an at home testosterone testing kit. You can get one of those for only about $60. Don't forget to use the coupon code I mention in the vid: czcams.com/video/8-b_7gYWcfI/video.html
Hope this help. Thanks for watching.
I am curious myself because I am in my late 40âs and I am looking to go get tested soon. I am having hair loss and I am starting to become bald.
I was diagnosed with low testosterone a week ago. My symptoms were low libido, some erectile disfunction , and also losing hair. I started 4 days ago with a testosterone gel to be applied every day. Around 5g per day. Still do not feel much but letâs see in 2 or 3 weeks
Thanks for watching and commenting. Yes, it can take some time before you start seeing improvements. Iâve always done injections and I saw my energy return the first week. By the 2nd week my motivation was coming back. Week 4 libido started returning again and the mood swings were totally gone as well.
Iâve heard different reports from guys using the gel. Some say it worked fine, others say it began to lose its effectiveness after a year, and one told me just days ago he never saw any difference while using it. Weâre hoping for better things in your case of course.
Iâll be here along the way if you have any questions or concerns. Welcome to the community!
@@trtcommunity9248 did u have problems with erectile disfunction due to the low testosterone?
Got my first injection today. Iâm only 35 and got tested at 240...sucks. I love fitness and eat great so Iâm hoping Iâll look and feel better in the gym too.
Thanks for watching and commenting. Yes, you'll definitely start feeling better little by little. You'll be shocked at how your gym performance increases too. Don't expect anything like what the guys on steroids are able to sling around, but expect to be performing how a 35 year old in optimal health would perform.
Welcome to the community!
TRT Community thatâs all I want! Thank you!
Also excited for body comp changes.
Howâs it going Mack??
How you feel now? More energy? Less depression? More libido?
@@jacobsplumbing8091 Yeah it's been a decent year. My libido is certainly where it should be for someone my age. My performance in the gym and overall "look" is better and more consistent which I'm enjoying. I didn't go into the clinic with "severe" issues so I have not noticed anything drastic. My numbers are around the high 800s and mid 900s so I am thrilled with that. Overall this was the right choice.
Testosterone is life changing moleculem
I was 24 years old when I was diagnosed with hypergonadism. I have a problem with my pituitary gland which makes it to where I donât produce a few of the primary hormones I need. Did the bloodwork and my levels were barely above that of a womanâs, because my testicles are not producing it at all. What little I have is Likely produced by my adrenal glands
I tick all the symptoms for low testosterone after having bloods checked it came back positive for low testosterone but also I have high levels of Prolactin do you recommend getting prolactin sorted out first or get trt started anyway as I believe I've suffered from low testosterone for my whole life
Due to dealing with obesity low mood depression and lack of energy my whole life.
I'm hesitant to recommend anything as I don't know a lot about prolactin. I would ask your doctor. Also, seeing a specialist like an endocrinologist would be very helpful. He/she would know exactly how to proceed.
Hope this helps. Thanks for watching.
Just got my tests back I'm in Canada ... what do they mean? seeing the doc in 1 week
Dehydroepiandrosterone [DHEA-S] 5.8 < 15.0 umol/L
Testosterone 18.0 8.4 - 28.8 nmol/L
Testosterone Bioavailable 4.6 3.6 - 11.2 nmol/L
What did your testosterone levels when you went to the Dr? I know you said they were low, but what was the number? Thank you
Sure, no problem. My first test showed 183 total T. My second (2 weeks later) was 202 I believe.
Hope this helps. Thanks for watching.
Yep I am interested cos I'm on testosterone replacement therapy
Hello - Possible hair loss for me on TRT is the only thing holding me back... my Free T is not where it should be... any thoughts ??
Free T and total T levels are funny things. Someone's total T levels can look fine but free T be low. Others can have both levels be low. Ultimately your doctor will know the best route for you to take.
Each of our bodies are so different and there are even different types of hypogonadism (low testosterone). So it's hard for me to give an answer not knowing all the possible variables, which your doctor would know. I say lean on his/her wisdom for this question.
Sorry I couldn't be more specific.
Do you feel testosterone is safe long term on the heart and cardiovascular? I stopped taking it because I was concerned of these issues.
I have all of the symptoms mentioned,had them for years my blood work came back as â low end of normal â 12.2 , whatever that means, my dr wonât recommend me for t.r.t , Iâm 59 years old, feeling really low, lethargic, no libido.
Thanks for watching and commenting. I hate to hear that you're not getting any help. Maybe try a different doctor. I googled the closest general practice doctor to my home. He did my blood work and learned I had low T, and he's the one who started me on TRT. Still with him over a year later.
I'm getting my test done monday
I was borderline 6 years ago. Turned 40 and I'm just tired all the time
Same exact things you mentioned but also, I have central sleep apnea too. Getting older sucks. Lol
I hope youâre able to find out something. I would imagine that itâs low T since you were borderline 6 years ago.
Thanks for watching and commenting.
Sleep problems like apnea can tank testosterone
same dude, i was tsested at 29 and my levels were barely 300, i know thats not the lowest but its not far off from the levels where you qualify for trt. Im hoping that i qualify on my next test which i need to schedule because i can feel things have gone further south. Its a bummer, im young. I wonder if ive ever known what high testosterone feels like??
Im 30 years old tested with 243 lvl. Have to redo my blood work for endocrinologist. I pretty much have all the signs, no sex drive/labido, memory issues and ability to focus,
I'm so sorry to hear about your negative symptoms. I've been there too, my friend. Hopefully your doctors will start you on TRT soon. It really helps so much, because our hormones affect so much of our well being.
Thanks for watching and commenting. Don't lose hope. Take care and God bless.
Ian from UK here. Over here, you go to the doctors with these symptoms, they send you away with âget more exercise and eat betterâ but when youâre a martial artist and fitness enthusiast like me, you know thatâs complete rubbish. So, you stick to the antidepressants despite there being nothing wrong in your life to be âdepressedâ about. After doing my own research my Doctor actually leant across the desk (without doing any tests) and said firmly âYou do not need testosterone!â So, after speaking to my best friend who lives in the states, I went to my other friends over here (in the gym) and got it myself. Within 2 months I dropped the antidepressants and for 3 years now Iâve felt great and as a 40 year old, Iâve replicated the body I had in my early 20âs. Thereâs literally no knowledge in the UK about this and men are simply suffering and/or being put on antidepressants.
Wow, thatâs sad to hear. I hate it has to be like that. Surely there are some doctors there growing in their understanding of all this. I hope there are at least. Antidepressants are not the way to go, especially if itâs just a hormonal issue. I really hope the tide changes soon and brings in some good sense to the medical world over there.
Thanks for watching and commenting.
TRT Community Itâs sad but true. Itâs only through you tube creators like yourself, that I learnt to understand what was wrong with me. Being successful and having a beautiful family, home and job I enjoyed, always been in the gym for 6 days a week since I was a young boy, it felt very weird to be feeling the way I did and that I was somehow ungrateful for feeling âdepressedâ. âSnap out of itâ is the strap-line of the uneducated and uninitiated too. Iâm not sure it will change over here, as we have a national health service and local regional surgeryâs we have to attend by postcode, whereas in the states you have the choice to get 2nd opinions. They donât do anything that would âcostâ more than their budget or target allows. Thanks for making such informative content. Do you have any tips on dealing with acne? Thatâs the only issue I have at the moment. No point having a healthy body if Iâm nervous about taking my shirt off or going swimming etc.
@@Struckbylightning79 Acne is hard to keep under control. When the doctor reduced me down from 150mg/week to 80mg/week that helped a lot actually. Also, I started using an exfoliating soap called Acne Dote that I scrub my back with. I use that while in the shower.
Hope that helps some.
TRT Community Thanks for the advice. Iâll give that a try and Iâll let you know how I get on. Keep up the good work đ
Peter Blake Hi Peter. Iâve actually started a âchange.orgâ petition yesterday evening, because Iâm actually convinced that many male suicides (27 lives lost in every 1000 last year) is due to inaccurate diagnosis of chronically low testosterone levels. In all honesty, no, Iâve had no luck at all and my friends in the states tell me how it is over there and Iâm shocked. Anti depressants are a remedy for neurological chemical imbalances, not hormonal ones, so they will likely have no effect anyway. I self medicate and have for a long time, after years of antidepressants doing absolutely nothing. Itâs not so difficult if you just listen to your body and purchase a few home testers to watch your cholesterol levels etc. Unfortunately, over here it seems we donât have much choice.
I feel like I have low t. But I donât know. Iâm bald and been bald since 19years of age. I just turned 36. I kinda feel weird about libido. I honestly donât know whatâs the norm in that area. Am I suppose to be ready to go everyday? Or every other? Iâve been lifting the past few years with it feels like no results. Who do I speak with about this? A specialist or my regular doctor? Answers would be nice thanks
Thanks for watching and for your questions.
When I was suspected that something was wrong/abnormal I went to see a general practice doctor that was close to my house. He checked me out and then did blood work. Since we didn't know what the problem was exactly he had them check for a lot of things. After my blood work came back, turns out my T level was very low.
So for the sake of it being easier to get in and probably less expensive, I'd say start with a visit to your general doctor. If he/she ends up not being very helpful, then maybe consider a specialist.
Hope this helps.
I am 20 years old suffering from many symptoms of low T. I went to the doctor and my test lvls came back at 190. He said he didn't want to go down to TRT route because I'm too young. What is your opinion on his decision?
Thanks for watching and commenting. Well, he's aware that once you start injecting TRT you're on in for the rest of your life. So he's trying to keep you from having to start something you'd be dependent on for the next 60 years, and I can respect that...BUT, did he offer any other advice on how to boost your T levels?
By the way, I made a video on that topic if you're interested: m.czcams.com/video/qP1GKwF1-eM/video.html
Any update ?
Took my own initiative....
I took the natural route. I tested @ 200 ng/dl at age 18. Fast forward 8 years, and my levels increased to 940 ng/dl. If your levels don't budge after continuous effort, then resort to TRT.
I'm glad I didn't go with TRT because I've been able to learn a lot about hormones. I've developed my own system to maintain higher testosterone. Most people without genetic defects can reasonably recharge their levels within range... The main concept that i follow is the Law of Conservation of Energy.
I've skipped around a few of your videos and have not notice you mention what the doctor said your T was at. Just had my blood work come back and my T was at 87 which is as he put it "shockingly" low. I'm 40 yrs old and look and feel like crap. The doctor requested more tests to see if I'm a candidate for clomid or if injection is the best way to go. Until my new tests come back he gave me one shot at the office. I'll see how I feel in about a week or so.
Forgive my slow reply. When I first got tested my T level came back at 183 if I recall. My insurance at the time required a 2nd test two weeks later. That test came back at 202. My doctor said he recommends TRT for anyone with 300 or less.
It's good that your doctor is running more tests. He's trying to figure out if you have primary or secondary hypogonadism (low T). Primary means the problem is with your testes. They're getting proper signals for the brain, but they just can't make proper amounts of T anymore. TRT is the answer for that.
Secondary is when your testes are fine, but they're not getting proper signals from something that's going on up by the brain. Clomid works in this case.
Hope this helps. Thanks for watching and commenting.
@@trtcommunity9248 We'll see. The doctors office called and told me that my new tests indicated I'm a good candidate for clomid. So I begin that treatment tomorrow. We'll see how it goes.
@@ramesis55 Awesome. I hope this puts you on the road to feeling like yourself again, or maybe even better than before. đđ»
Iâm 21 years ok and when I was 20 my urologist said that my T level was at 140 the normal level is at 500 Iâm currently taking medication to increase my testosterone and hopefully I get more things to help me out or my sadness
I had all those symptoms the balding low sex drive I didnât know whatâs was happening my doctor said Iâm getting trt and that It would be good for me so now Iâm on week 3 my 3rd shot I do feel a difference already my energy they say we top out at 1 to 3 months then itâs just keeping it regulated ?
Thanks for watching and for sharing some of your story. I'm glad you were able to get on TRT. Yes, it does take some time to begin feeling all be benefits of having your hormone levels corrected again. My energy came back pretty quickly, then my motivation, then my libido.
In the first 6 months, you and your doctor will be doing blood work and tweaking your dosage a bit I'm sure. That's totally normal as well.
Welcome to the community.
31yrs now. My libido dropped and pubic hair loss. Had 3 tests: 150, 274, 376 within 3 months consecutively. Should I go to a doctor?
Yes, I recommend going to see a doctor. Heâll check you out and also do some more extensive bloodwork to see if itâs just low Testosterone or something else.
Thanks for watching and commenting. I wish you the best and Iâll pray for you right now.
Someone pliz pliz kindly paste a link where one can buy teststerone vials cheaply..
Iâm going to Dr tomorrow to see if he will check for this. All tests come back good for me but still feel like Iâm off or lightheaded constantly. So the dr and a RN said it might be low test, they donât know or couldnât check. So asking tomorrow at Dr appointment.
I'm glad you're going back to have them check for that. Unfortunately, it's becoming more common.
I hope you're able to get to the bottom of what's causing your negative symptoms.
Thanks for watching.
Trt community I would like to know if one takes trt and then stops using it after say a couple of years, does this lower the body's natural testosterone level even more? Basically does it decrease the natural testosterone production rate even more?
Good question. Thanks for asking.
I'm assuming you're injecting because you have hypogonadism (Low T). The most common form of hypogonadism is primary hypo. This means the testes aren't functioning like they're supposed to any more.
Normally, the brain would be able to tell if T is getting low, and it sends signals to the testes to produce more, and so they do. But once you start injecting T, the brain notices the T in the system and stops sending signals to the testes to produce. So they basically shut down because you're giving yourself T from now on. That's why some people even get testicular atrophy while on TRT.
So once you begin TRT you're basically on it for life. Your testes, which aren't working right anyway, will have a hard time coming back online if you stop injecting T. Even if you did stop you've still hypogonadism, so...they're not going to work right anyway.
Hope this helps a little. Thanks for watching and commenting.
IS total or free testosterone more important to how you feel? My free was pretty low. 7.3 but my total was pretty good at 522.
That's a really great question, and unfortunately I'm just not sure of the answer. Hopefully someone who knows will weigh in on your comment soon. Of course you can Google it as well (if you haven't already) and see what you find.
Thanks for watching and commenting.
Free is what counts, from my tons of research
Free test is the deciding factor because that's what is "free" and available to do stuff. Not the test that's bound up in tissue.
You also have albumin bound T which has a weaker affinity to testosterone relative to shbg. Therefore, higher Total T is important as well..
Consider two scenarios Let both males have equivalent genetics.
(1) male A has total T of 500 ng/dl and free T of 7 ng/dl
(2) male B has a total T of 1000 ng/dl and free T of 7 ng/dl.
For these cases, male B will exhibit more physiological benefits at the tissue level.
Note: bioavailable T = free T + albumin bound T
I don't know if you know about this in using TRT ,but it contains androgens and seeing that stated up with your hairline it will make more dehydro testosterone .so if you want to preserve the hair you have left and possibly recover some of it back finasteride or dutasteride can off set this ..using TRT and finasteride go hand in hand if you have the hairloss also with low T .for me when I found out it was many many years later cause I didn't think it could happen in my early twenties .when I was sluggish I blamed it on the street drugs I was using back than and alcohol .
I've lost some hair as well cos I have the male pattern baldness as well as it's common among men
Do you have to be careful of sports/competitions/Spartan races that have an Anti-Doping policy? Is testosterone allowed on these even though you had a low level and are under a doctor's supervision, or do you get disqualified?
Thanks for watching and for your question. As far as professional sports that would actually do blood tests, when it comes to T levels, they're more than likely looking for abnormally high levels of T. Since TRT is just replacing what's supposed to be there anyway, your T level shouldn't be abnormally high when doing it according to your doctor's protocol. Hope this helps.
My libido And erections were great!
But When I was working on my resistance training and diet harder than at least 80% of everyone I knew, (5 days in gym per week, worked hard where muscles were sore every time almost)
And yet got the results of someone who worked out one time every other week:
I had a big suspicion
Then I tested and confirmed I was 179!!
Iâm only 32, my energy was awful, always fatigued
Also, I think I did it to myself:
Iâm 7 years and 5 months sober from pain killers, but opioids lower T.
I think I killed my production of T during the 5+ years of using
That's great that you're almost 7 and 1/2 years clean. Praise God for that! Happy for you.
Some of these symptoms, especially mid-day tiredness and potential naps could be hypothyroidism.
Yes, you're right. That's why it's so important to have your doctor check for all the possibilities. Once mine checked my blood we learned the problem was low T.
Thanks for watching and commenting.
It can also be sleep apnea or growth hormone deficiency. Or a combination of all of them! The body is so much fun! :-D
I've been getting checked for low testosterone every year for the last 5yrs. I assumed I would start seeing an issue with it due to me using steroids in my past. Sure enough, the last 3yrs my test has dropped from over 600 to 230. My mood, my motivation, libido, strength, give-a-damn all went down with it. I just had an MRI done on my pituitary gland on Monday. Waiting on results from that and to schedule a follow up with endocrinologist to get on test gel. Hopefully it's beneficial for me. If not, I'll be requesting shots. The fatigue associated with low t sucks. Wake up at 5am, by 10am I'm ready for the day to be over.. but yeah, that's how I found out. I thought the symptoms were just part of getting older as well..
Thanks for watching and for sharing a bit of your story. Sounds like you're doing right for yourself by getting regular check ups and going to the appropriate doctors. I hope you'll find that your issue is just the Low T. That's an easy fix. You'll be so thankful once you start TRT and feel like your old self again.
I'll be here along the way if you have questions/concerns. Just leave a comment in any of my 60+ videos and I should see it.
Take care and God bless.
Hi Sir - You mentioned your hair was already falling out. Hair loss on TRT is literally the only thing holding me back right now...
Thanks for watching and commenting. Forgive my slow reply.
Thankfully, I haven't noticed my hair loss getting worse since I started TRT 6 months ago. I have heard that TRT seems to speed up hair loss for some folks but that's not true for everyone, me included.
@@trtcommunity9248 Are you using Dutasteride or Finasteride? Or any hair supplements or have you ever tried? Thank you!
@@davedavide87 Thanks for watching and for your questions. No, I've never tried either of those and I don't use hair supplements either. You?
@@trtcommunity9248 not yet worried about the sides, Finesteride literally have a community for those who got bad side effects but it's the most valid hair tool for androgenic alopecia
What's the link for your FB page?
Thanks for watching, Michael. Ya know, I don't actually have a TRT Facebook page, nor do I have a twitter or instagram account. I guess one day I need to step all the way into the 21st century. đ
My testosterone is 116, I am lazy, constantly in a fog and I get tired very easily. I am also clinically depressed with low libido as well. I got in touch with Royal menâs Health or whatever itâs called and it looks like they will be putting me on 200 mg to start. Iâve had low testosterone and depression for about five years but itâs gotten very bad. I am very nervous about it but I am cautiously optimistic. What do you guys think?
It's totally normal to be a bit nervous about TRT. I think all of us who are now on it went through that. There comes a point when your desperation to feel better outweighs your nervousness about change. Of course we all have to do what we feel comfortable with, but my advice would be this: Be brave. Take that first step. You won't regret it.
Thanks for watching and commenting.
As for working with a TRT clinic, please watch this video I made about what to watch out for. Not all clinics are like this but some are. Enjoy: czcams.com/video/TryXveJl3vM/video.html
I currently experience low energy, low motivation, mood swings and memory loss that really effect my life and frustrate me. I got tested and Iâm in the low 200âs so Iâm trying to decide whether this is good for me or not to make that move to start doing TRT. Plus one question I have is that an I going to have to do TRT all my life once I start it?
Thanks for watching and for your question.
Yes, once you start TRT youâll be on it for the rest of your life. But thatâs not necessary a bad thing. Iâm so thankful itâs an option for me because its made life normal for me once again. All those negative symptoms youâre experiencing can go away.
I just did a video about the 6 most common questions I get. See if it helps you as you do your research to learn whether TRT is right for you: m.czcams.com/video/MYO7LfceZgM/video.html
Chad did you start trt?
@@bgoodorhell4u yes I started TRT and Iâm so glad I did! đȘ
@@chadjacksonDG good for you brother, I started 7 weeks ago, I am on 100 mg a week , I am feeling a little better but not đŻ , how long did you start taking it ? And ho much mg ? Thanks
@@chadjacksonDG how long you been doing trt ?
Can you just clarify something for me? I was under the impression that male pattern baldness is due to the effects of DHT in those men who have a genetic predisposition (the baldness gene). Whether the rate/degree of hair recession is related to the level of DHT, I am unsure. But, how can this be explained by testosterone deficiency? After all, both men with high testosterone levels and low testosterone levels will have some of their testosterone converted to DHT (by 5-alpha reductase). DHT, which is derived from testosterone, promotes facial hair and chest hair, but on the scalp hair it has the OPPOSITE effect: it causes miniaturisation of the scalp hair follicles (but only in those men who have the baldness gene). In fact, some hypogonadal men who needed to go on TRT experienced frontal and temporal hair recession as their DHT levels increased from the TRT. So, I am confused: how can low testosterone (hypogonadism) result in hair recession on the scalp, when DHT is mainly responsible, and even those men who have low testosterone will produce at least some DHT.
That was my first video over 4 years ago, and I've learned that there are differing opinions about that now. So yes, I could be totally wrong about that being a symptom.
Hope this helps. Please check out the channel if you haven't already. Other videos have improved in quality over the years. đ
My friend Victor does spartan races. He is pretty good. Awesome u do it also.
I got my blood drawn today. They took 6 vials for me. I find out Monday(after weekend).
my problem is gaining muscle, my recovery last way too long . Iv been working out for months, iv gotten weaker then I started. Iv been having problems getting a bonner also. It takes forever to lift off. Im 32. I never in my life thought I'd have ed issues early in life. I really hope it's a easy fix.(update, I forgot, I actually have memory loss,
. Sometimes ill bring my phone out to look something up, then forget what I brought the phone out for...)
It does sound like you've got symptoms of low T. If it's that, then yes it's an easy fix. TRT will require you to inject T for the rest of your life (which some people really frown upon), but I'm so thankful it's an option. It's made life normal for me again, and maybe even a little better than normal.
I'll be here along the way if you have any questions or concerns. Leave a comment in any of my 50+ videos and I should see it.
Thanks for watching. God bless.
@@trtcommunity9248 thanks. I'll message you once I find out.
I am tired all the time and no motivation, had my T checked and it was 381, free T 85. Doctor said I was good, but I don't think that is good enough for me. With my Total T at that level I can't get a doctor to even consider TRT around here. I'm so frustrated!
That is frustrating, and I'm sorry to hear that.
Our T levels fluctuate. When I first went in for my test I was at 183 total T. Then two weeks later I was at 202 total T (my insurance required 2 tests before they would cover my treatment).
My doctor prescribes TRT for anyone with 300 total T or less. Maybe a different doctor and maybe another test will show your levels closer to 300. Who knows?
If you haven'y already, try some of these things I mention in this video that might help you feel better: czcams.com/video/qP1GKwF1-eM/video.html
Take care and God bless.
Kgun did you get any help?
@@bgoodorhell4u I never did get any help, I kinda just gave up, trying to just live with it.
@@kgunshooter4239 did you try a clinic? Or an online clinic . My levels were almost the same as yours and I felt like I was dying. I had all the symptoms of low t . I am on trt 7 weeks now and feeling some what better.
So did your hair start growing back or it stopped falling out?
Iâve continued losing at a normal rate. As Iâve gone down this TRT journey (almost a year and a half now) Iâm learning that testosterone being connected to baldness is debated.
So I canât really say one way or another that TRT has sped up the process, but it definitely doesnât cause hair to grow back.
Thanks for watching and for your question.
Hair loss is genetic. Testosterone won't cause it, but most certainly will accelerate hair loss if you already have that genetic predisposition. Once it begins it will never grow back. At least I've never know anyone where it did.
31 years old, 475ng/dl, working out for 8 years now, eating clean and have a low % of body fat. My doc says for my age and for being that active my test level are too low. In the early 30 your level should be around 7 - 8. He also said now imagine I would not be working out and also consider it drops in the evening. I consider doing a TRT, because I have common low T symptoms that are restricting quality of life.
Guys: The value is only one value. The patient must be treated, not the number. Even if you are in the lower third and still in the normal value, this does not mean that you should not be treated. Symptoms do not come with the number.
I would recommend that someone seriously consider TRT only if their negative symptoms are really disrupting their way of life.
Thanks for watching and commenting!
@@trtcommunity9248 Thanks. An answer I can work with.
Wow did you qualify for treatment? because i went to urologist and my levels were barley even 300 at age 29 and they said i had to be 200 or something to qualify, i can feel my situation has gotten worse and will reschedule a appointment now that im 31 and hopefully i can get treatment to improve my life.
@@benjamin5026 I don't know which country you come from, but in Germany there are private doctors, it's a little easier to get there. In the end, they don't just look at the number, but also at the well-being of the patient. If a treatment with testosterone leads to an improvement of quality of live, there is no reason why not to try it. As far as I know, free testosterone plays a much greater role than totals.
And since I suffer from Hashimoto, an underactive thyroid gland, I want to counteract the side effects with testosterone. I have read studies where this has been very successful.
I am 43 years old last year I had my testosterone check which was 345. My doctor said that this is in normal range but in my eyes I feel that this is a low end of the range and I don't think that she would want to give me anything to increase it such as HRT. I don't feel I am losing my hair and I am still working out. I'm 5'6" 150 pounds and have been a 150 pounds pretty regularly since high school only at times getting up to 165 when my wife was pregnant. I feel that im starting to get a little more tired and its harder to recover from workouts. My problem is I am kind of worried to take HRT as i would be on it for the rest of my life and im not sure how expensive it would be for me, What Are other options that I may have? I m going to test it again to see if its changed.
Thanks for watching and commenting, Henry. I applaud you for doing your homework on this subject too.
Unfortunately, your T level falls into that area called low-normal. It's in the normal range that most doctors use (300-850) but it's on the lower end. Most doctors would be hesitant to prescribe TRT until you're under 300 or 250 total T.
As for your question about what options you have...I made a video titled, Should I Start TRT? It will help with that question. Here's the link: czcams.com/video/qP1GKwF1-eM/video.html
Hope this helps.
@@trtcommunity9248 Thanks for taking time to respond to my question ,its greatly appreciated!
@@hkaszowi My pleasure. I started this channel to help guys just like us. I'll be here along the way if you have any more questions or concerns.
Last year I started feeling weird after physical activity, mostly the next day, I was having a foggy drunk high feelings... I went to the ER. they couldn't find anything wrong... then I went to my primary Dr. She said I was having vertigo and took blood test.. my vitamin D was really low and testosterone was low... so I'm probably going to start TRT next month... did anyone get vertigo with low testosterone?
You know the funny thing is...I was getting vertigo with the same situation...low vitamin D, vit D supplement solved that but still have other issues that point to Low T...Iâm only 25 and hope if it is low T then great...I hate feeling the way I do and would love to get on TRT if thatâs the issue
It's a long wait for me to get on trt!... it's a process! my issue is coming from my pituitary gland in my brain... just did a MRI.. so will shall see in the future what's next...
Jonathan Chadwick Arts and adventures all the best dude, hope you get it figured out and on the right treatment
I pass out too when they draw blood. But inadvertently found a trick. I went in one time and the nurse drew from the smaller outside vein instead of the big middle vein.
For some reason, it doesn't freak me out as much
Just lie down..tell the nurse to lie you down. You wont pass out
Iâm 20 years old have low sex drive, feeling tired all the time , depressed and recently I got my testosterone checked and it said that I have a total of 660ng/dL would this be low considering that Iâm 20
Thanks for watching and for your question.
First of all, let me say Iâm sorry to hear about your negative symptoms. Iâve had similar symptoms and honestly itâs just no fun.
As for your total T level...660 is about in the middle of the range for healthy men. So youâre still in a healthy range.
I made a video all about whether or not someone should start TRT. Please check it out, try some of the things I recommend, and see if that helps alleviate some of your symptoms: m.czcams.com/video/qP1GKwF1-eM/video.html
Can i take gnc testosterone pills or do i have to take injections
Thanks for watching and for your question.
If you havenât yet gone to the doctor to determine for sure that you have low T Iâd make that your first step.
As for the GNC pills. No, donât waste your money. But if you are looking to try to boost your T naturally, hereâs a video I did on that: m.czcams.com/video/qP1GKwF1-eM/video.html
Hope this helps.
How much does the treatment cost??
Thanks for watching and for your question. I made a video all about cost here: m.czcams.com/video/uRFkfihz3hk/video.html
Hope this helps.
I'm 29 and my blood work put me at 309. Test result says if you were fasting or did your blood test in the early morning hours then your blood test shows an increase of 10-30%. Meaning if you subtract the 15% average that puts me in 260. Been having severe fogs and DP/DR for the last 8 months now.
I'm pretty active and have done pretty extensive blood work at this point (close to 40 tubes of blood in 2 months).
I'll be talking to my doctor this week and update ya!
Whatâs up brother? How you doing now ? Hope better
@@bgoodorhell4u Hey bro. Still feeling the same. My doctor said my T-level is normal so I think im dealing with some bad anxiety.
@@AssyrianKing4ever any blood level under 400 should be considered low , go to a male clinic. I had levels in the 300s felt like crap and now I am taking 100mg of cyp a week and feeling some what better . My doctor wanted to put me on antidepressants.. đ€Łđ€Łđ€Łđ€Łđ€Ł. Donât believe your doc.
@@bgoodorhell4u that's what I understood after some some research but my doctor said "don't google stuff, we are using different kits" so she said my T-levels are normal. Is your mental fog gone now?
What makes me believe it isn't the T-level is that I started feeling like this immediately after my break up and have been stuck feeling like this for exactly a year now.
I will look into male doctors
@@AssyrianKing4ever I had a female doctor too . But male of female doctor they donât want to treat you . Clinic is your best shot. I went to three doctors and they refused to treat me. I had all the symptoms thought I was dying .my doctor was upset at me for asking for a blood work done on testosterone so I drop her and going to a male doctor . Doctors donât know much about testosterone protocol.
My test level is 234 im 55 years old.doc put me on a underarm cream but i dont think its enough a week or Two in to my therapy
Iâve heard from 2 different guys who started out with the cream and both ended up switching over to injections. They said the cream worked ok but seemed to lose its effectiveness.
My first signs where weight gain no matter HOW little I ate PLUS my blood sugar listed me as PRE-Diabetic. My "T" was only 7! Less than a girl!!!!!!! Well 6 months after my blood sugar is down 30 points and I lost 56 lbs. without trying. My "T" is now 300 to 400 and I fell great. EXPERT NOTE: If you don't want side effects you have to take an estrogen blocker too. My Dr. gives me 2mg a week of ANASTROZOLE to block Estrogen which oddly enough is a break down product of TRT treatment for men, After 3 months on TRT get an ESTROGEN blood test. If its above '15' you better fix it!!!!
Actually, my Low symptoms cause low recovery causes my feet to be very painful, if my back gets strained, it tales 3 months to recover.
Severe brain fog, it completely hinders functioning like, lose your job from bad cognitivity. I don't thrive at all. I wish it was the more atypical symptoms. I'm literally subdued. My bone density significantly reduced over the years. Sleep is completely disrupted. I have severe symptoms.
Thanks for watching and commenting. I'm sorry to hear things have gotten so bad for you. Are you considering TRT now?
Same as me. I can't return to work yet and its a struggle just to make it through the day. I used to be very active and go out and exercise everyday. Now I'm lethargic and almost never go out. I've experienced muscle loss and increase belly fat, which are both symptoms. To most health care practitioners I look normal but that because I've spent my life exercising and eating healthy. Still, I know where I was and how much I've changed from where I was before.
Low thyroid function is often associated with brain fog because the body slows down. Depression is another cause (low dopamine output), which can hinder testosterone.
I'm about to start a rubbing cream but the doctor suggested shots which I am terrified of needles but that'll probably be my next step I will try to cream first so I'm just waiting for a 7 to 14 day Insurance approval and I just want to let you know that you have the best videos so far that I have come across. I want to thank you for the advise and much-needed info hope you stay safe Corona free and thank you very much for the videos and if you would please keep them up
I really appreciate you watching and also taking the time to share those kind words. Much appreciated.
I'll be here along the way if/when you have questions as you begin your journey.
Take care and God bless.
Loosing your hair is not a sign of low testosterone. Testosterone is 5 alpha reduced to DHT which caused hair loss (if genetically predisposed) Therefore more Test means more DHT.
@Mr Bones Ninja Maker No its not, that is complete nonsense. As explained above testosterone is reduced to dihydrotestosterone (a much more potent androgen that is expressed) via the 5 alpha reductase enzyme. There is a large presence of 5 Alpha reductase in the prostate and scalp of those predisposed to male pattern baldness. The reason it happens happens slowly as we age is due to the nature of hair loss. It progressively thins and often isn't noticeable until you have lost roughly 40% of your density.
Mr Bones when you lose hair when your older itâs most likely male patter baldness, which the main key player is DHT. The higher the testosterone the higher the DHT. Some people are more sensitive to DHT then others.
Your right about one thing. Being on cycles of T will cause baldness in some men. However if hereditary baldness runs in your family its not sign of low t.
It depends on androgen sensitivity within the scalp. Therefore, a male with lower T and high conversion to DHT can easily lose hair if sensitivity is high.
Did your regular care Dr prescribe you TRT or did he refer you to a urologist?
Thanks for watching and for your question. It was actually my regular care doctor. He was the one who originally checked my blood and discovered the problem as well.
TRT Community my regular care Dr discovered my low T and confirmed it with 2 blood tests so my insurance would cover it. But he did not prescribe me anything and referred me to a urologist.
@@beanieweenie9543 Yes, I had to do 2 tests as well so my insurance would cover it. Some general practice doctors are a little nervous about prescribing TRT since it's a controlled substance and still has a bit of a reputation for being equal to steroids in some areas.
But, I will say that I think it's wise of your doctor to recommend you to a specialist because there are different types of hypogonadism (low T).
Primary Hypogonadism means the problem is with your testes. They're not producing sufficient amounts of T anymore. This is the most common form of hypogonadism and is fixed with TRT.
Secondary Hypogonadism means there's a problem lies around the brain area. Your testes are fine but they're not receiving the right signals from the brain anymore telling them when and how much T to produce. This type of problem requires something different than testosterone. It requires something that mimics those signals from the brain.
A urologist will be able to test your further and determine exactly how to treat you. The visit should be covered by insurance as well, but even if it's not at least you'll know exactly where the problem lies and how to treat it.
I wish you the best, my friend. Keep me updated if you don't mind.
Hope this helps.
TRT Community thank you very much for the info.
@@beanieweenie9543 You're very welcome. Please visit my channel if you haven't already. I've made a lot of other videos to help guys just like you.
This channel is great, however I have one question while being on trt could a man get a woman pregnant?
Yes, it's still possible but chances are decreased a bit. Doctors will usually prescribe hcg (google it) to help with that.
Technically test acts as a contraceptive since it shuts down your body's natural test production. However, as mentioned by the channel creator, HCG can help counter that by stimulating the testicular production of testosterone.
@@trtcommunity9248 is there a reason why hcg-only is not used more often? (Instead of hcg+TRT.) Is it purely a cost thing? And if it is, when will that get "fixed"?
Did you have side effects of TRT? Or Any bad thing
No I haven't, except for a little bit of testicular atrophy, but it hasn't bothered me.
I'm thankful I started TRT. My negative symptoms are gone. I'm enjoying life again, getting stronger, and feel like my old self.
If you haven't watch my other videos please do. I cover a lot more that will help you also: m.czcams.com/channels/i_luxgjSJpkH8OTHc24uXw.html
But thereâs big list of side effects that scares you
@@Amirri Yes, those are "possible" side effects. Actually, if you read the possible side effects for any medication out there (even medicine you buy at the store) those side effects would scare you too.
Each of us has to make this choice based on what we think is best for us. Testosterone Replacement Therapy might not be right for everyone. And that's fine. We each have to be led by our own conscience.
Mood swings, tired all the time , no interest , lack of drive but I still can't get in TRT
I'm sorry to hear about this. I remember going through the same things. So your doctor won't prescribe TRT? Is that what I'm understanding?
Hy community :)
It started over one and a half year ago. Those times I was nearly horny every day at the age of 38, I was training hard and had an athletic body - and no, I never took any steroids.
Gradually I nearly suddenly took on much weight, about 6 kg in some weeks. I felt lethargic and even today I feel like crap, nearly no libido, low energy, very irritable and I cant really describe but an overwhelming fatigue all day long, regardless I slept long enough.
Long story short: After my blood work was done, my doctor asked me If I ever have taken steroids *ROFL* :D My test was about 257 in total, LH about 3,5. I was told to relax more. After 2 months I took it again and I was at 431, still feeling shit, but better. Now I tested and I was on 226 total.
So my doctor wants me to put on TRT now :D I am excited and happy when I think how I felt with 20 ;-) But on the other hand I still cant understand how rapidly my overall health dropped, apparently only by Testosterone... so I will take some more research and then hopefully get on TRT.
I'm 36 years old. My sex-drive has decreased, I have low motivation, and I have been depressed. I just don't feel the way I used to
Thanks for watching and commenting. Please go see your doctor then. Share with him those negative symptoms you're having and let him run some blood work. I'm so glad I did. Wish I would have done it sooner actually.
34 here. My test levels were low 300s, which isnât âlowâ to PCPs but I have every symptom of lot T. Fatigued all the time. Overall exhaustion. Moody. Iâve been on SSRIs for 10+ years due to depression.
Iâm on TRT now and it seems to be working well. Only been on it for 5 weeks. Energy is better. I feel mood and overall systemic change will take a bit longer still but I am seeing positive changes already.
Hi bro. Iâm the same. Been on SSRIâs for 10+ years. Iâm worried (as an ssri person does) could I increase anxiety after starting TRT?
Had my levels checked and my total testosterone was 170, I'm nervous about getting trt
And that's understandable. We all have to do what feels right for us. It really boils down to whether or not your symptoms are becoming so unbearable or so disruptive to you living a normal life. Weighing all that out is wise before you consider taking the step. Personally, I'm very glad I started TRT. Please watch my other videos too. I believe they'll help inform your decision.
Thanks for watching and commenting!
Ricky I'm only 34 and after doctors trying to just put me on deppresion meds all while me telling them my test was low. I finally went to a specialist and found out what I already knew. I don't like needles bro but I was so miserable and wanted relief so bad I gladly inject and am more than happy about it. I feel great and I can run and play with my kids again. Totally worth it for me. And my lady isn't complaining either. đ
@@trtcommunity9248 congrats on the muscle ups man.
You're nervous because theres too much estrogen in your system. Quit being a bitch and inject yourself with the shit that will make you closer to a man again
It's not an elicit drug like you might be thinking. The needles might be making you nervous but its painless. Hopefully TRT will help you to feel like when you wake up to the first sunny spring day.
I don't have low testosterone, I have no testosterone due to prostate cancer and the medication I'm on. I'm getting off the medication but have no idea if testosterone levels will increase by themselves or if I'll need help. Here's the real problem. Testosterone feeds the prostate cancer so drs are reluctant to give testosterone shots or even pills for the ED I'm dealing with. Insurance won't pay for suppositories because it is too pricey and viagra and cialis don't work well. Anyone have any suggestions for ED treatment that will work. I've tried over-the-counter testosterone pills, and they do nothing. So I'm open to all suggestions. Trying a pump now but not much success with that either. Help!
Iâm really sorry to hear that, my friend. I wish I knew something that might help you but I just donât. Hopefully, someone will weigh in on your comment with some good advice.
Thanks for watching.
Great video. Quick question. Your doctor seemed to want to make sure it wasnât something else before putting you on shots of T. What were the things he checked you for that it may have been?
He also checked liver function, blood sugar levels (for diabetes), cholesterol levels, and a few other things I honestly couldn't interpret from the paperwork.
Had I gone to a specialist I'm sure the blood work would have been even more thorough, but once he saw that my T levels were low he just opted to begin me on TRT. Turns out that was the solution.
TRT Community thanks for the info. I was very low as well and Iâm only 30 . I have been suffering with very low energy. Mood was bad. But MIstly my energy was horrible . I had to quit my job it was so bad. But Iâm on week 5 now and Iâm starting to feel better . Cheers . I look forward to all your informative vids!
Low thyroid also a suspect. Tough to differentiate
lack of recovery was what really told me something was up. sleep was iffy, blew it off, sex was so so, blew it off. recovery though, i was dead after a good workout for 1-2 days.
Itâs interesting how weâll all share some similarities when it comes to our negative symptoms, but each of us also has that one area thatâs more affected than any other.
Thanks for watching and commenting!
Did you feel less sex drive than when you were 20?
@@fitybux4664 tons. You just have to really experiment with what it takes to get you right. Maybe it's testosterone, maybe it's Clomid monotherapy it's truly man to man. If you go down this road I highly suggest starting with less than you think you need and doing blood work very frequently until you really figure your body out. There's a really good chance what you first start taking will not be where you wind up
I take 1 ml every 14 days Iâm on my second shot of 6 treatments my level was 187 how soon can I feel a difference Thanks
You should start to experience some change soon. It will be probably come little by little, like you energy might come back first, then motivation, then libido, etc.
Here's a video I did about how often you should inject. You might want to think about splitting your dosage and injecting weekly to help avoid highs and lows in your system. Hope this helps.
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@@trtcommunity9248 I started the same way. 1ml every 14 days, but then I would feel good in the first few days after injecting then slowly going down aftera week. Then I started studying and reading about others and found out that I had to inject more frequently in the divided doses. So I switched to half a ml every week and it was better, but still I kinda felt low after the first few days so I switched to injecting twice a week and now it's fine.
This is what works for me, injecting twice a week as I started feeling low after the first 4 days to be exact and after 5 days I felt really bad. You can discuss this with your doctor or whatever.
Just got my Test results back and I'm 31 years old, with a level of 41 ng/dL. I'm just all messed up as you can imagine and I don't want to live anymore. I need help. I live in Florida. I have blue cross blue shield. I'm awaiting for an appointment to go see my doctor, which I'm not to confident in what may or may not get done for me. My kind is foggy and it's like I can't figure out what to do. I need help.
Wow, Iâm not sure Iâve ever seen a T level come back that low. First off, thanks for being willing to leave a comment about how badly your symptoms are affecting you.
Believe me, getting on TRT is going to help you so much. The depressed mood, lack of energy, brain fog, and lack of motivation youâre (more than likely) experiencing will all get better. If youâre like me your symptoms will get better little by little over the first month or two, so be patient. But I did notice my energy return the week after my first injection.
Iâll be here along the way if you have any questions or concerns.
Thanks for watching and commenting!
Exactly. I have the testosterone of a adult female. I just received these results yesterday morning and I'm still trying to phantom this. Thank you for your words of encouragement. I was wondering where all my weight gains was coming from, out of nowhere I would gain 10lbs or more a week here recently. I'm just hoping my Dr doese something quickly. With test levels that low, I'm wondering if I don't have an underlying disease. Maybe I won't even be here much longer to share with you a complete turn around, but let's hope for the best. Thanks again for your reply, it means the world to know someone cares.
My pleasure. I made this channel to help guys just like you. Please check out my other videos if you havenât already. Maybe you can learn some things that might help you avoid some bumps in the road once you get started on your journey.
I remember those feelings of hopelessness and low self esteem. Donât worry, your hormones affect so much about your wellbeing. Once you get those in check, youâll start feeling a lot better.
Iâll be praying for you too, ok. God bless.
@@trtcommunity9248 I just started 100mg every two weeks of T. They said they wanted to start me off with a lower dose, just to see how it effects my body. I will be following your channel and learning as much as I can. Again, thank you for your kind and generous replies, words of wisdom & encouragement.
It's been a year my friend. I'm a totally different person now. I take 240 MG a week with 2 MG of arimidex. Split into two shots per week. Grew a beard, lost weight and still seeing major changes. Thanks for your content.
Has anyone with low T experiance really bad joint pains knees shoulder and wrist , along with the normal low energy and the usual symptoms , it's almost for me like a feeling of dying somehow , and all test come back in the normal limits , except my T is in the really low range at about 170 ,just curious if anyone else has the bad aching joints too
Yes. When my T was low I had such bad knee pain. It got better and better once I started TRT. Took some time but much less joint pain now.