Low Testosterone Production - Second visit

[CoreyTampa09]

Ok guys, anyone with any first hand or second hand info that can possibly support me, help me, or just get me through this would be very helpful.

Age:19 1 month
Weight:180
Lifting History: 1 1/2 years serious training with 1 year of serious diet behind it
Bench:185x12
Squat:265x8
Military Press:155x12
DumbellRows:85x12

Basic recap of everything that has been going on with me in the past couple of months. As I got more and more into lifting I noticed something wasnt right. No matter how much more strength I gained, how spot on my diet was I was still not losing fat around the troublesome areas and my muscle mass did not reflect my strength. I went to the doctor and what do you know she found out I had low testosterone levels and got refferred to an Endocrinoloigist.

Part II
Today I visited to endocrinologist. She went over my previous bloodwork and told me that it wasnt enough to go by. I need more tests done but i could have Hypogondism primary or secondary. It can either have something to do with my pituatary gland or something else, not too sure. Most likely I will be going through TRT Testosterone Replacement Therapy, but its very tough for me to accept. I just kinda wish something wasnt wrong, but everything that this disorder reflects kinda describes me. One possibly downside is it can cause infertility which I dont know if I want to risk that. It just sucks to know Ive been battling the bulge handicapped my entire life.

So basically im asking guys is any input you have. Something you make know that can benefit me, discourage me or possibly be dangerous for me regarding this. Im just nervous about this whole thing that is going to be happening to me. Most likely im going to change as a person a bit, my moods, physcial features(for the better).

[thegodfather]

I dont see any reason why you would not want to be on TRT. Although some members may say you're very young to start such a process. If you have a medical condition it need be treated like any other medical condition, in this case you will need to be on injections of Testosterone for the rest of your life. The only suggestion I'd make is to try some things to raise your low test levels if possible as a last resort before TRT. Tribulus, Tongkat Ali, HCG, Nolvadex, etc, etc... The guys on this forum can be very helpful, there are a host of supplements and chemicals that may aid you in raising your testosterone levels.

[Teabagger]

We have a TRT forum that is dedicated to these issues...you'll get a much better response from there....trust me....I'm on TRT and am there often. You can PM me if you'd like, and I''ll try to give you all the real world information on it that I have.

Peace

[chest6]

I think Im the same way. I think I messed myself up permanently when I messed with aas as a 17 year old. Now gains are slow, I can't seem to lose fat, my sexdrive is really nonexistent and my balls are much smaller than they used to be-all the time. I need to get mine checked. How much does it cost..around $100-200 I'm guessing?

[CoreyTampa09]

mine was a 15 dollar co pay under my mom whos insurance is GHI. Teabagger yes im very interested in everything you have to see on this matter.

[zaggahamma]

Wish I had checked things out when I was 19. It's great to see young men taking good care of themselves. Find a couple great docs and don't settle for nothing less.

[monster.]

I wouldn't worry to much corey, I would defintley get a second opinion. I think HRT is a LAST RESORT. The reason I say this is cause your only 19, and you're STILL GROWING. I didn't hit my growth sprit till i was 20. I grew 4 inches, and put on 85lbs. NOT SHITTING YOU. You're not done growing, until later in your 20's so chill with all the worrying. There are MANY factors that would decrease test production. One significant one would be stress, anxiety, etc.

Of course i'm not a doctor, but i wouldn't be worrying unless you are not jerking off AT ALL, and you have ZERO ENERGY TO GET OUTTA BED, you know obvious things. But if i had to put money on the reason why your 'not losing fat around the troublesome areas' Thats because DIET AND TRAINING IS VERY IMPORTANT TO DO SO. If you can honestly say to me for the year and a half you have been training that you have been 100% on key with diet, and you still have weight issues. If so, then we may have another problem. But a year and a half is NOTHING. It took me 2.5 years to go from a 315 bench for reps to 405 for reps. and i'll be honest, my diet and training was SHIT.

So relax, and try not to worry about what your doctor says. If you are that concerned get a second opinion and go from there

good luck

[CoreyTampa09]

Thanks monster for your input. But yeah tests dont lie so this is what im going on. Tommrow morning there will be a more in depth blood test on testosterone production. When the results come in by tuesday I will know more and keep you guys updated.

[CoreyTampa09]

I got my blood taken today. Results should be in either monday or tuesday.

[Starkraven]

bump for those blood tests.

[CoreyTampa09]

Thanks buddy, but my post I think is better in the actual section at the top with hormone replacement therapy. I posted everything in there, you can take a look.

[manc]

where is this TRT forum..i cant see it

[MAXIMA5]

I heard blood tests were extremely expensive and insurance will only cover one per year.

[zaggahamma]

I heard blood tests were extremely expensive and insurance will only cover one per year.

yes blood tests can be costly and as far as insurance goes....some cover only one but some might cover more especially if specialists write the scripts for them and/or deem them medically necessary...so if you're on TRT and have been diagnosed with hypogonadism you might be able to get tested more often...i had like 6 done this year alone and insurance paid ALL of them with only 15 dollar copays

[zaggahamma]

where is this TRT forum..i cant see it

It's in the first set of forums called Hormone Replacement, Wellness, Longevity, Anti-Aging.....

[manc]

It's in the first set of forums called Hormone Replacement, Wellness, Longevity, Anti-Aging.....

thankyou