Need Advice about HRT

[Apax]

Hi everyone,

Finally found a fourm about HRT that seems active! This seems to be a forum focusing more on bodybuilding but I have a few questions I hope can get answered here.

I am a 43 yr old male who has for the past 3 years or so been noticing a decline in my sexual performance. Specifically the duration and quality of my wood. Usually its ok in the beginning but if I go to long I lose the wood and second trys dont happen.

I talked to the doc about it and he sent me off for some blood work. He did alot of tests..psa..test..sugar..thyroid..cholesteral and whole bunch of stuff and everything came back normal and said it all looked good. The total T level was 441 which he said was ok. So he gave me a pack of cialis and off I went.

A few months later I went back and talked more about my problem and possible T therapy. He sent me to get my T tested again and the total T was 385. He said it was normal to flucuate and that 385 isnt all that bad.

He suggested that I try some Testum...1/2 a tube per day. He gave me a script and off I went.

Im concerned about how safe T replacement is. I dont like taking any type of drugs and some of the things ive read about taking T replacement has me concerned.

First..does anybody know of long term studies on T replacement??
If I take T will my gonads stop working and atropy??
Does T replacement cause prostate problems?
How common are man boobs with t replacement?

Keep in mind my goal is not to bulk up but to get the edge back in the sack. I do work out regularly but im not trying to get huge just be healthy. My doc did say that this is a low dose perscription. He wanted me to take it for two or three weeks and get my T tested again.

Any ideas input would be great
thanks a bunch

[toc67guru]

apax low dose hcg is used to address atrophy of the testes as it mimics luentinising hormone(LH) and signals the testes to produce testosterone .
there are 2 types of hypogonadism,primary hypogonadism is a pituitary problem where not enough signal hormone is sent to the testes,secondary hypogonadism is that the testes are sent the signal but are not responding 100%.
low doses of hcg signals the testes even if they are not functioning 100% to produce a small amount of testosterone and gives a feeling of "well-being" that testosterone supplemented alone does not do.
the best trt is a combination of testosterone gel or injection along with low dose hcg.
read swale's RECIPE FOR TRT, it will explain everything:-

SWALE's Best Thoughts on HRT

prostate problems can be caused by high DHT levels or high estrogen levels both these hormones are kept in check while on TRT.high E2 is controlled with an AI(anti-aromatising drug) like arimidex .
nipple issues are controlled with a serm like nolvodex which is kept at hand if nipple sensitivity flares up,again E2 is controlled with an AI but even if estrogen is in normal range you can still experience nipple sensitivity and swelling.if not addressed can result in a growth of the gland that can only be removed by surgery a condition called Gynaecomastia(bitch tits).

i hope this helps, read the link thoroughly.email me if i can be of any help.

[Ufa]

Nice to find an expert!

[anabolicbruce]

SHAME SHAME SHAME Prostate problems are to be addressed by Doctors not Ding bats.

all your posts should be forwarded to the 'retard forum', and if one dosnt exist, AR should create one!

[Ufa]

Excellent Progress. Keep up the good work.

[IBdmfkr]

SHAME SHAME SHAME Prostate problems are to be addressed by Doctors not Ding bats.

Why not give "your" opinion and try helping the guy who posted rather than bashing other members posts. If you do choose to bash them, give something backing up why it is wrong or give sources to back up your claims. So far, most if not all of your posts are worthless nonesense with nothing backing them but your old age and immaturity.

You've been flagged.

[SPIKE]

Hey Ufa it seems all you do is knock everyone else. If you dont have any useful input then head to the lounge if you want to rack up your posts.

[Ufa]

Nice to know things are going OK>

[IBdmfkr]

I pray that I'm nothing like you when I get to your age, but thanks for the compliment. I shot suspension in my calves, yes they are not feeling too well today, but again I'm just a "kid" so I'm sure I'll live through it right?

[Ufa]

You are doing excellent!

[IBdmfkr]

Thx, but I don't take OTC drugs.

Haven't been to brazil as of yet, I've been to Canada, China, Hongkong, Europe, CostaRica, Mexico etc.. Been fortunate to travel.

[toolman]

Been to Brazil many times, but Ufa, you are still trashing solid guys here. You are way off base on your comments, etc. It seems you will still post your BS and bash guys, I am just amazed you've lasted this long. Rather than join the ranks of the many that came and went before you talking trash and spouting incorrect advice, why don't you have an open mind and realize that you have alot to learn rather than call people names when often they are correct and it is you who are in error?

[IBdmfkr]

He is stuck in his ways. The older you get often the harder your head becomes.

Anyone remember ToughOldMan? Nuff said.

[Ufa]

travel rules.