Hello all,
For the past couple months I've been preparing to do my first cycle at the beginning of March. At the end of last month I went to get my bw done. I normally get it done twice a year just as a routine, but this time since i was going to do a cycle i also ask to include my test levels. A week later i went to see my doc for the results, my test level came back- 221 ng/dL. I couldn't believe it. She recommended I see a urologist. I been on a good diet for almost a year and the only supplements I've been taking are creatine by optimum nutrition and Fish Oils, B12, milk thistle, Osteo Bi-Flex, Vit C. I stopped taking everything upon learning of my results. Mentally and physically I've been ok. I have been a little stress/depressed recently, but figured it was probably do to the fact that i had to move back to my parents house while I renovate my new home. As far as my libido, thinking about it recently, it has been non existent for sometime. But again, I thought it had to do with the stress and the fact I've been with my wife for 5 years.
Sorry for the long read, just want those that are interested to know whats been going on.
I went to the uro doc this past Thursday. He explained to me the different options I have, such as andro gel, some cream, and IM Test injections. I told him the injections would be best, do to the fact i have kids and don't want to worry about them touching me. I ask him what can be the cause of the low t, and his reply was "Everything else with your bw and body is great, so trying to find out why isn't that important right now. How, is what we need to focus on. How can i start making you feel better, that's important." He gave me a prescription for Test C (10cc's, 200mg/ml, x2 refills) and I am scheduled for him to inject this Wednesday, and he's also going to take bw. Then he said for me to come back in a month for a follow up, more bw and to see how its going. On the way home my wife and I discussed the visit and what i should do. She thinks i shouldn't take anything, and try some natural stuff (Tribulus). She feels that i shouldn't make my body become dependent on synthetic test. And another major reason is we would like to have another child.
I'm just so confused right now and am unsure of what i should do.
Is the uro doc's early protocol good? Should i find someone that'll look more into the why. Should I just go on with my cycle (Test E 12w), then continue with either my low t life or if i feel the need to go thru with a TRT? Honestly prior to finding out about my test level, i was living life feeling fine. Or maybe I was believing I am because I don't know what i'm missing and became so used to the life I live. But now knowing and researching about the health problems that having low t may bring, that's also weighing on me. Or should I just get on the TRT, skip the cycle, and enjoy what that may bring? This is all so new to me and am looking forward to the opinions and help I get, thanks in advance to all that reply.
A couple side notes- i'm 30yrs old. And for anyone that has a local Costco, for my scrip they gave me Pfizer brand test and the price was a lot better then the other pharmacies.
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Originally Posted by kelkel
