Who is a canidate for HRT?

[str8cubano]

I have been hearing more about HRT on the boards, and well, a little paranoid. I have done a few cycles before, never over 600mgs of test, and never more than 2 in a year. It has been year since I have done a cycle, but scared about possible HRT in the future. What are the "pre-requisites" for HRT, and are we talking here about competing bodybuilders or HRT would be nessesary for average people taking cycles once or twice a year..?

 

[eddymerckx]

I have been hearing more about HRT on the boards, and well, a little paranoid. I have done a few cycles before, never over 600mgs of test, and never more than 2 in a year. It has been year since I have done a cycle, but scared about possible HRT in the future. What are the "pre-requisites" for HRT, and are we talking here about competing bodybuilders or HRT would be nessesary for average people taking cycles once or twice a year..?

hrt has just become more acceptable as more research links a host of crap to low test. in theory, as long as you always recover after a cycle, hrt is not auto in your future--unless you want it to be. me, there is a difference in quality of life (very very active at 41) and i will risk the long term risks to be able to continue playing.

 

[OMEGA]

its all blood test related

make sure you prompt the docs as to why you need it, how you feel, and always, ALWAYS keep pushing for a dose that makes you Feel good

if they give you 50-100 mgs a week but you know you need 200, keep asking till you find a doc that will give you that

its YOUR health

 

[str8cubano]

you can be on this for life? does insurance cover it under regular medicine?

 

[hardrock]

I've been on HRT for about 3 years now as a result of yearsof steroid use. My levels just don't get much above 200 ng/dl without some help.

Here's a tip, if you want to get on HRT. Go in about 4 weeks after you end a cycle without doing PCT.

I take 125mg test cyp/week to cruise and every so ofton I bump it up to a cycle.

The good thing is it's all legal and you can stay on for life. the bad thing is all the costs involved. Not to mention the way our government is going it is getting harder to get on HRT and this also drives the prices up.

 

[Nelson Montana]

Most men at some point will benefit from HRT by the time they're around 50. If moderate steroid use is kept reasonable, you shouldn't need to go on much younger though most users will need it by 40-45. There are those that think 30 is old and want to go on and that's very foolish. And there are even some guys who've abused gear so much they need it in their 20's. I have to wonder if their dicks will work at 50 after being on for so long.

 

[maccer]

Most men at some point will benefit from HRT by the time they're around 50. If moderate steroid use is kept reasonable, you shouldn't need to go on much younger though most users will need it by 40-45. There are those that think 30 is old and want to go on and that's very foolish. And there are even some guys who've abused gear so much they need it in their 20's. I have to wonder if their dicks will work at 50 after being on for so long.

one thing that scares me off the juice

 

[abolish the weak]

one or two cycles/yr, I dont think HRT will be necessary. I'm probably straddling the line right now between needing it. If I come off the shit now, and stay off it until late this year I'll be ok, I keep staying on and I know I'll need it .

 

[njmuscleguy]

Everyone needs to keep in mind that HRT originated not because of A A S use, but because guys needed legitimate hormone replacement... many people struggle with this problem from early on in life, even without any cycling.

Another thing is that since HRT is becoming more and more prevalent these days, alot of guys are "self-medicating" and "self-imposing" HRT based on the experienes of those that are *legitimately* on HRT. That's not the way to go.

True HRT is often for life...and it's intended to improve the QUALITY of life for those that otherwise have no energy, no libido, no concentration ability, etc. HRT truly is a god-send for those people... and it should only be run under the supervision of a qualified doctor who's patient and understanding and LISTENS to your needs.

 

[str8cubano]

woa...well, I'll say this. I have done 4 test cycle's in my life, and a good 4 anavar cycles with other exotic steroids. No more than two a year. I won't lie, I'm 28 years old. When I took a small dose of test last year before my wedding, I was sooooo fucking horny. I don't feel I have the libido I did when I was 18. I'm not sure if its normal, I'll need to ejaculate at least every other day, sometimes everday, wether through sex or masterbation. of course if there is stress, I can go a good 4 days without it. Back in the day, 2 days was way too much for me. Either way, what would I need to do to test "test" levels? what do I ask the doc?

 

[builtbychevy]

i feel a chronic cannabis user or possibly alchy would have low test levels and high estrogen so they may be eligable for hrt