HRT for low-normal levels?

[NJRipped]

As a point of reference, I recently started HRT & started at 100mg per week. My levels were much too high so I reduced it to 80mg per week and now my levels are at high 800s. HRT is for life so choose wisely.

 

[fakename]

that is my issue. not sure if this is the right move for life. at the same time, don't know what i am missing out on in life. eh, this sucks.

 

[NJRipped]

Simple, if you don't have multiple symptoms of low test, don't start it.

that is my issue. not sure if this is the right move for life. at the same time, don't know what i am missing out on in life. eh, this sucks.

 

[fakename]

Simple, if you don't have multiple symptoms of low test, don't start it.

i have every symptom excepty for lack of sex drive.

 

[fakename]

is HCG a prt of every HRT program? I have this fear of HCG causing problems as I had severe migraines through my teens...

 

[mikefear]

thats one of the main symptoms :-\

 

[fakename]

fuck.

 

[fakename]

so really, HRT and AAS as a whole are probably out of the question for me?

 

[Zircon]

As I've said, you are a bit borderline...but I think most reasonable endo's will not put you on.

That would be because of 2 reasons...you're free test is ok...not perfect but pretty much middle of the range, and your sex drive is good (this I assume you said?)

You will probably get someone who is willing to put you on for maybe 2 months and see how it goes. Push you up into 750 or so total test...and up your free test (I'm not sure how exogenous test exactly affects your shbg and free test - I think people react differently here though)

In the end it will be up to you - if you want ot push it, you will find someone to put you on...

Have you had all your other bloodwork checked, thyroid levels etc? everything?

I am due for a full blood check, including hormones again soon.

 

[HiDnGoD]

I'm on HRT. I suspect I've been low for many years. I don't remember what my exact levels are, but they are very low normal.
I've had an inability to lose body fat, zero aggression/borderline depression, sleep disorders, & diabetes, & my sex drive has wavered.
Doc started me on Andriol, then androgel, now I'm on Test Cyp, 675mg per month. I self administer weekly. Doc goes by symptoms, mainly, so, even though my levels have barely risen, my symptoms are mostly gone.
BTW, after 15 yrs of weight lifting, my physique is finally starting to show some improvements .