LOW T and Taking testosterone.

[SD3000]

On my free Test score I had a 180. Going to start Test Shots of 1000 a motnh and see how that goes. Should I consider any kind of PCT while im on this or is that too small of a dose to matter?

I'm 31 yrs old if that matters,


Thanks

[alexISthrowed]

Test shots of 1000 a month??? Are you working with an endo or just trying to do your own trt? With the serious lack of knowledge presented in your post (no disrespect intended) you should just find a good endo and let an expert take care of this.

[guitarzan]

Nolvadex can increase your test levels by itself, probably wuouldn't be a bad idea to take it.

[SD3000]

Im going through a general pyhscician. I might have meant 100 instead of 1000. Don't have the bottle yet. Supposed to start therapy next week. and was just curious if at low dose the risk of Gyno and other side effects was worth running any pct even if it's an on-going treatment.

[alexISthrowed]

Im going through a general pyhscician. I might have meant 100 instead of 1000. Don't have the bottle yet. Supposed to start therapy next week. and was just curious if at low dose the risk of Gyno and other side effects was worth running any pct even if it's an on-going treatment.

I would suggest finding an endocrinologist. I wouldn't think a general practice doctor would have the knowledge to do this. He's giving you monthly shots? What ester test? I don't know much about trt but if It was me I'd see an endo. I'm sure a good endo would know how to take care of sides.

[enlarged-traps]

having low T would be so unfortunate.

[Metalject]

General practitioners are normally not the best way to go. Granted, every now and then you can find one that has decent steroid knowledge but it can be hard. I'm also generally NOT a fan of endos for low t plans. A lot of them, at least from what I've seen, are good with many types of hormone plans but really lacking in this type of treatment. The best bet is to find a doctor who has taken the time to learn about and understand steroids for this purpose. There are some good clinics out there. I'd imagine this sites lowtestosterone.com deal would be a good bet too.

If you're on permanent TRT you won't need a PCT plan. PCT is for when you come off cycle and are going to stay off cycle for an extended period of time. If you're on true long lasting TRT you won't be coming off.

As for other medications, many can get by without anti-estrogens on TRT without any fear of gyno. Supraphysiological doses of test are far more apt at promoting possible estrogenic side effects. However, imbalances in hormone levels are still possible and low amounts of anti-estrogens are needed such as a low dose of arimidex. This is why finding a good doc is important.

[Metalject]

having low T would be so unfortunate.

It's really not that big of a deal as long as you treat it. Also, keep in mind it's estimated that more than 20 million men in the U.S. alone suffer from low testosterone or some related hormone deficiency. At least that's been the number that's been thrown out a lot but I would be willing to bet it's even higher than that. Many men would find their lives were greatly benefited with some type of TRT plan, especially over the age of 40 and over the age of 50 even more so. Even if you need it at a younger age, while not as common but far more common than many people think it's really no big deal.

[enlarged-traps]

It's really not that big of a deal as long as you treat it. Also, keep in mind it's estimated that more than 20 million men in the U.S. alone suffer from low testosterone or some related hormone deficiency. At least that's been the number that's been thrown out a lot but I would be willing to bet it's even higher than that. Many men would find their lives were greatly benefited with some type of TRT plan, especially over the age of 40 and over the age of 50 even more so. Even if you need it at a younger age, while not as common but far more common than many people think it's really no big deal.

Yeah I guess your right.

[songdog]

Well you are in luck.Pretty soon we are going to have a clinic that will take care of all of that.Go to the lounge section and there is a thread on it.This will be for general public we will have Great Doctors and staff.Plus he has good prices inline also.

[kelkel]

Metalject is on target. Your doc is a retard and you should find another asap. At your age you need a proper diagnosis to find exactly what is causing the low T and an effort needs to be made to correct it if possible. Low T can be caused by a variety of things such as hypothryoidism, cortisol issues, pathologies, trauma, etc. Find the causative factor, don't put a band aid on it. And the title "Endo" means nothing. Now, if you can find one that's A4M Certified that's another story.

Head over to the HRT forum and read all the stickies to give yourself a good head-start.

Welcome to the forum SD!

kel

[SD3000]

Thanks for all the info guys. I live in a small town and have no insurance. not even sure if we have an Endo around here. Especially one I could afford. But thanks for the info anyway, I appreciate it.

[Granovich]

Well you are in luck.Pretty soon we are going to have a clinic that will take care of all of that.Go to the lounge section and there is a thread on it.This will be for general public we will have Great Doctors and staff.Plus he has good prices inline also.

really !?!?!?!
thats awesome