Need some help on my HRT.

[superprojb]

I need some help on the HRT I’ve been on for over a year now. I was feeling great about the first 6 months after starting my biweekly injections, but for the last 6 months I’m feeling worse and worse.

I get a shot of 200mg Test every two weeks at the doctor’s office. I have had this same routine of shots since I started the HRT. Before I started the HRT my T was at 209.

For the past 4 months, I have been putting on hip and belly fat, my sexual performance is pathetic even with prescription ED medicine, emotionally I don’t feel the same, my hair seems to be falling out, and my ability is sleep is pathetic too. Doctor says it’s all because I’m getting older. I disagree.

My Doctor (Urologist) giving me my HRT only checks my T level. My T level was 825 last week, but that’s the only part of my blood work he will check.

Yes, I still lift weights and still try to run about 2.5 miles every week. I am healthy, don’t smoke or drink, 43 years old, 6’1 @ 227lbs, and have awesome insurance.

Ideas?

 

[joe d]

i would suggest to the doc 100mg ew injects and get your estro levels cheched again. i would imagine a little adex is probably in order. if he is unwilling id start looking for a new doc

 

[Varga]

I need some help on the HRT I’ve been on for over a year now. I was feeling great about the first 6 months after starting my biweekly injections, but for the last 6 months I’m feeling worse and worse.

I get a shot of 200mg Test every two weeks at the doctor’s office. I have had this same routine of shots since I started the HRT. Before I started the HRT my T was at 209.

For the past 4 months, I have been putting on hip and belly fat, my sexual performance is pathetic even with prescription ED medicine, emotionally I don’t feel the same, my hair seems to be falling out, and my ability is sleep is pathetic too. Doctor says it’s all because I’m getting older. I disagree.

My Doctor (Urologist) giving me my HRT only checks my T level. My T level was 825 last week, but that’s the only part of my blood work he will check.

Yes, I still lift weights and still try to run about 2.5 miles every week. I am healthy, don’t smoke or drink, 43 years old, 6’1 @ 227lbs, and have awesome insurance.

Ideas?

Dont sweat it, what you have it;s easily fixable
It's about that time that you need HCG for 3-4 weeks @ 500iu EOD or E2D. Add a small amount of antiestrogen meds like arimidex or aromasin and your sex drive will be back on track.
I go through the samething with my doc he only checks for T levels and nothing else. He is prob not a stupid doc but that's all he knows. Is no big deal, also you may want to switch to once a week injections and increase dosage to 150mg a week to avoid the ups and downs.
BTW, you should do HCG every 3-4 months.

 

[superprojb]

Dont sweat it, what you have it;s easily fixable
It's about that time that you need HCG for 3-4 weeks @ 500iu EOD or E2D. Add a small amount of antiestrogen meds like arimidex or aromasin and your sex drive will be back on track.
I go through the samething with my doc he only checks for T levels and nothing else. He is prob not a stupid doc but that's all he knows. Is no big deal, also you may want to switch to once a week injections and increase dosage to 150mg a week to avoid the ups and downs.
BTW, you should do HCG every 3-4 months.

I talked with the nurse at my doctor's office and asked if they would check my estro level. She said that other past patients have asked if the doctor would check their estro, and he does and will not.

What type of doctor should I find to do a full blood work and can help me out in my area?

What is HCG, which HCG do you suggest, and where can I get it?

What is Armidex\Aromasin, which brand do you suggest, and where can I get it?

Thanks in advance.

 

[superprojb]

i would suggest to the doc 100mg ew injects and get your estro levels cheched again. i would imagine a little adex is probably in order. if he is unwilling id start looking for a new doc

What does adex do and where can I get it.

What type of doctor do you suggest I look for in Dallas?

Thanks.

 

[footdoc]

I can't believe your docdoesn't know what is going on. Varga is absolutely correct. HCG and Arimidex is the key here

 

[pbhardbody]

I talked with the nurse at my doctor's office and asked if they would check my estro level. She said that other past patients have asked if the doctor would check their estro, and he does and will not.

What type of doctor should I find to do a full blood work and can help me out in my area?

What is HCG, which HCG do you suggest, and where can I get it?

What is Armidex\Aromasin, which brand do you suggest, and where can I get it?

Thanks in advance.

Im going to suggest that you are right. You need full blood work to check your free Testosterone, Estradiol, SHBG, as well as your Test serum levels.

HCG would be good to add, but only after you know what your free test levels are.

You should really consider going to a Hormone Replacement Therapy Clinic. They specialize in this area. Obviously your doctor does not.

I have a friend that works at an HRT clinic here in s FL but they service people anywhere in the US over the age of 30.

If you want, PM me and I can put you in touch with him and he can help you out.

 

[DJ_UFO]

Im going to suggest that you are right. You need full blood work to check your free Testosterone, Estradiol, SHBG, as well as your Test serum levels.

HCG would be good to add, but only after you know what your free test levels are.

You should really consider going to a Hormone Replacement Therapy Clinic. They specialize in this area. Obviously your doctor does not.

I have a friend that works at an HRT clinic here in s FL but they service people anywhere in the US over the age of 30.

If you want, PM me and I can put you in touch with him and he can help you out.

I totally agree. Your symptoms don't seem to be related to natural suppression of LH, but more from an estrogen buildup. You need a complete blood test for hormone levels first and see what is the cause. The right specialist for this would be an endocrinologist. And keep reading these forums, because without knowledge, doctors are the most dangerous weapons of mass destruction. They can do whatever they want with your body with the only purpose of keeping you sick and milking your pocket for the rest of your life, and the rest of your descendants life.

 

[Varga]

I talked with the nurse at my doctor's office and asked if they would check my estro level. She said that other past patients have asked if the doctor would check their estro, and he does and will not.

What type of doctor should I find to do a full blood work and can help me out in my area?

What is HCG, which HCG do you suggest, and where can I get it?

What is Armidex\Aromasin, which brand do you suggest, and where can I get it?

Thanks in advance.

It is prob better to switch doctors because your doc should prescribe all of the above usually an endocronologist specializes in this. If you are going to urologists they suck!! I mean what's the point of being on hrt if it doesnt work then no need to be on it! In my case I do my thing and buy my own the only thing I get it's the testosterone from him but is by my own choice since I have different goals in mind and I dont ned him to poke around in what im doing. In your case since you new to this it is smarter to get with a good doc do full blood work and let him give you the meds. you are not doing anything illegal either is just a matter of the doc treating you right.

 

[thelion2005]

Agree that esto buildup is probably the cause.
Adex is easily purchased through many of the stores found here with their own prescription process and very little is needed to do the trick.
I'd say 0.5 mg every 3 1/2 days.
Cut the test down a bit too. The body is very delicate. 150.
Double check your diet and recovery. Cut sugars and starches by 35% and add 1 hour sleep.

 

[superprojb]

I did go to an Endocrine doctor and got my blood work report back today.

Which procedure name do I need to check and what is the ideal value?

Thanks.

 

[clozto50]

I agree with these guys your estrogen may be up. Also your prolactin is probobly high so dostinex will help there.All this said you need a full male hormone panel to be clear.Im not sure where you live bu there is a company called ANY LAB TEST NOW or www.anylabtestnow.com you can just walk in and have it done. Then take the results to a doctor who understands the results or post it and me or someone else can help read it.