I'm a 42yo male, and I've been on family doctor prescribed Androgel for 10+ years due to an injured testicle. It's just not working as well, and even with 4x 1.62% pumps a day my total T was 142ng (300-890), and free T is 12pg (47-244). T % free is 1.4% (1.6-2.9%). My insurance won't cover more than 4 pumps a day. I do have great insurance, in that I have no co-pay or deductible so my Androgel is 100% free. A couple of years ago I saw an Endo Doc, and he kept me on the same treatment although my T levels were then in the low range of normal. I also want to get leaner/shredded, and get a bit more bulkier to maybe 175-180# and 8-10-% BF. I don't want to "juice" to get monstrously big.
I'm a bit confused about these anti-aging/HRT by-phone outfits that work outside of insurance and you basically subscribe to one or more injectable/pills for a fixed fee. In my mind this almost sounds "shady" and for those that want some type of oversight for juicing to be a bodybuilder. I mean why not see a local doctor and get the drugs through a traditional pharmacy?
I live in San Diego, and did call one outfit that has local doctors. But I have a heavy travel schedule so not sure when I can get in. I have contacted a few by-phone outfits. One charged $500 for a 10 week program that includes:
(1) TESTOSTERONE CYPIONATE 200MG/10ML VIAL
(2) HCG 5K UNIT VIALS
(20) ANASTROZOLE .5MG CAPSULES
(40) INSULIN SYRINGES
(10) 3CC X 20G SYRINGE
(10) 23G NEEDLE TIP
(1) SHARPS CONTAINER
(1) ALCOHOL SWAB 100CT
(1) SHIPPING & INSURANCE
I have no idea if that's a "good" deal or protocol. Like I said, my Androgel is literally free. I'm also scared/semi-terrified of needles so stabbing myself a couple of times a week is v-e-r-y unappealing.
Any advice for a solid HRT outfit, either in San Diego, or by internet would be appreciated. On the same note, can't I just find a regular Endo doc that would do the same thing?
Reply With Quote