Will trt change the "real me" or just make it better?

[Facecrash]

34 yrs old. Found a specialist who was very knowledgable and waiting for bw results. In aug it was at 230 and I went on hcg/clomid and got my wife preg

So we are having a baby in may. And I am very into meditation and keeping my mind and body clear, enjoying the feelings and the dynamic feelings I get naturally. However, I have no libido and it takes a lot for me to keep my energy up.

My question is, will trt affect me in a way where the natural enjoyable feelings of life are covered up and replaced synthetically? I'm afraid of becoming someone who is not "myself". Has anyone else had these thoughts and experience? I want to keep the "natural" me but I also want to feel good. Is it possible?

Thanks in advance

[austinite]

Hey Facecrash,

TRT is typically a fairly low dose to bring you back to normal range. If your doc is good and gives you a good protocol you will enjoy the feelings you have now even more. If you're depleated, there is nothing wrong with getting back in range.

If you have your bloodwork results with ranges, please post them for review.

Here is a some good threads that will help you ask your doctor a few questions:

http://forums.steroid.com/showthread...k#.UVULPhyG2pc
http://forums.steroid.com/showthread...ou-should-know

[Vettester]

First of all, congrats on the baby with your wife!!

TRT should be about balance. If you keep a steady, stable level of testosterone, and keep your other hormones (upstream/downstream) in check as well, then you basically have everything to gain, nothing to lose. The "enjoyable" feelings you are referring to will not be replaced "synthetically". This bio-identical hormone replacement therapy, and the goal is to optimize your levels, and don't overlook 'everything' else that goes with it. Testosterone is 1 variable out many! You could get your testosterone spot-on, but still be in a 'bad place' if you need help with your thyroid, E2, cortisol, free T, DHEA, ... etc., the list goes on. The natural you will thrive better than ever if you get these variables balanced!

[Facecrash]

Thanks for the great info. So what you're saying is when I do dial in and get it all balanced, I won't be at risk for trt rage?

Thanks ill post bw when it comes in

[Trific]

Thanks for the great info. So what you're saying is when I do dial in and get it all balanced, I won't be at risk for trt rage?
Thanks ill post bw when it comes in

Often it's just the opposite...people with low T can get pretty irritable.

If you've been low all of your life it's possible that TRT could make you into a "new" person.

[Rusty11]

It's been over a year on trt for me. I'm a much better person than I was previously-more energy, patient, happy, greater sense of well-being, etc... But as Vettester stated, testosterone is just one piece of the puzzle. Great to hear about the baby.

[Vettester]

Thanks for the great info. So what you're saying is when I do dial in and get it all balanced, I won't be at risk for trt rage?

Thanks ill post bw when it comes in

Not at all. That's the whole concept of balance. The problems start happening when you're severely over/under the optimal zone. 650ng-750ng/dl range is usually where I feel the best, but then again I have a pretty high free test level too. Again, address the entire endocrine system when looking at HRT, and don't just rely on testosterone as the be all/ end all.

The more research you do, the better off you will be with this. All the educational tools are right at your fingertips!

[ctenosaura]

Well, you may turn into a sex starved maniac like I did for the first 8 weeks and then the sex drive seems to mellow out. But to be honest I liked being the sexual monster, unfortunately my wife did too for a week and then it was a turn off to her, so I had to go back to cleaning and folding clothes in order to get her to want me and it almost killed me! lol

[XstabberX]

I'm 44 and a week and a half into my first cycle. My Doc said my tests level was normal but I'm not sure of the number. I always wake up with morning wood and I can be a little aggressive at times. Since I started this cycle I feel incredible. I have boners all day and think about sex all day. I use to be tired all the time and now I have good energy and look forward to exercising also. I don't drink or do any drugs since I'm a recovering addict but the feeling isn't like other drugs for me it's just a healthy, well being feeling. Congrats on the baby and like was mentioned you have nothing to lose. Good luck and keep us posted.

[Facecrash]

Thanks you guys are great. I'll continue to research and learn. I'm looking forward to finding the perfect balance so that I can feel great and enjoy life at the highest level possible....and do so with a boner apparently.

[Rusty11]

As you read, you'll realize that cycling and trt are not one in the same. But yea, boners are a good thing.