Been on trt for 4 years now and thinking of getting off. Need questions answered

[GotNoBlueMilk]

Yes, putting your marriage first is important. So you either get off TRT and have your T levels go back to where they were 4 years ago, or you fix your TRT so it is good for you and good for your marriage. 200 mg/week is a lot. I bet you could stay healthy and good on 100mg/week. I also bet your rage is T related and not HRT related (in other words you are doing too much T).

For what it is worth, I keep my Test Cyp low to avoid everything you are talking about. I am just happier and a better person at lower levels, and a bear at higher levels. Total T @ 900+ is just plain bad for me and my marriage. Total T @ 700 is very good for me and my marriage. My doc started me out at 100mg/week of Test Cyp. About a month into that I lowered it to 80mg/week for a variety of reasons. After 3 months I added 250 IU of hCG 2x/week and went back to 100mg/week of Test Cyp. After about a month of that I dropped back to 80mg/week of Test Cyp and 100 IU of hCG 2x/week. I plan on staying at this level for a long time because I feel so much better at it and am much happier at this level. Screw being able to do lots of sets and having great workout recovery. I want to be happy and I want to have a happy life. Big muscles and great workout recovery don't help me be happy and they don't help my marriage one bit. My current script is more than enough to allow me to have very good workouts, a good physique but not huge, and recover well enough do lift and do aerobics at a reasonable level for a 57 y/o man.

So as stated above, first thing is to get bloodwork done so you see where your T, free T, and E2 are at. Second thing to do is bounce over to the PCT forum and read all of that stuff. Because PCT (post cycle therapy) is exactly what you have to do; except your cycle was 4 years! But it is the same concept.

Finally, decide if you are going to do PCT or lower your T amount and get your mood roid rage control.

Good luck!

[steroid.com 1]

Yes, putting your marriage first is important. So you either get off TRT and have your T levels go back to where they were 4 years ago, or you fix your TRT so it is good for you and good for your marriage. 200 mg/week is a lot. I bet you could stay healthy and good on 100mg/week. I also bet your rage is T related and not HRT related (in other words you are doing too much T).

For what it is worth, I keep my Test Cyp low to avoid everything you are talking about. I am just happier and a better person at lower levels, and a bear at higher levels. Total T @ 900+ is just plain bad for me and my marriage. Total T @ 700 is very good for me and my marriage. My doc started me out at 100mg/week of Test Cyp. About a month into that I lowered it to 80mg/week for a variety of reasons. After 3 months I added 250 IU of hCG 2x/week and went back to 100mg/week of Test Cyp. After about a month of that I dropped back to 80mg/week of Test Cyp and 100 IU of hCG 2x/week. I plan on staying at this level for a long time because I feel so much better at it and am much happier at this level. Screw being able to do lots of sets and having great workout recovery. I want to be happy and I want to have a happy life. Big muscles and great workout recovery don't help me be happy and they don't help my marriage one bit. My current script is more than enough to allow me to have very good workouts, a good physique but not huge, and recover well enough do lift and do aerobics at a reasonable level for a 57 y/o man.

So as stated above, first thing is to get bloodwork done so you see where your T, free T, and E2 are at. Second thing to do is bounce over to the PCT forum and read all of that stuff. Because PCT (post cycle therapy) is exactly what you have to do; except your cycle was 4 years! But it is the same concept.

Finally, decide if you are going to do PCT or lower your T amount and get your mood roid rage control.

Good luck!

GNBM, got to tell you man, I luv your posts and input here; always the voice of reason!

You're just an educated man, with a real life conservative approach to TRT and a real breath of fresh air compared to the guys who abuse TRT.

I for one appreciate your posts and sound responses.

Happy Father's Day!

[TASSY5]

Yes, putting your marriage first is important. So you either get off TRT and have your T levels go back to where they were 4 years ago, or you fix your TRT so it is good for you and good for your marriage. 200 mg/week is a lot. I bet you could stay healthy and good on 100mg/week. I also bet your rage is T related and not HRT related (in other words you are doing too much T).

For what it is worth, I keep my Test Cyp low to avoid everything you are talking about. I am just happier and a better person at lower levels, and a bear at higher levels. Total T @ 900+ is just plain bad for me and my marriage. Total T @ 700 is very good for me and my marriage. My doc started me out at 100mg/week of Test Cyp. About a month into that I lowered it to 80mg/week for a variety of reasons. After 3 months I added 250 IU of hCG 2x/week and went back to 100mg/week of Test Cyp. After about a month of that I dropped back to 80mg/week of Test Cyp and 100 IU of hCG 2x/week. I plan on staying at this level for a long time because I feel so much better at it and am much happier at this level. Screw being able to do lots of sets and having great workout recovery. I want to be happy and I want to have a happy life. Big muscles and great workout recovery don't help me be happy and they don't help my marriage one bit. My current script is more than enough to allow me to have very good workouts, a good physique but not huge, and recover well enough do lift and do aerobics at a reasonable level for a 57 y/o man.

So as stated above, first thing is to get bloodwork done so you see where your T, free T, and E2 are at. Second thing to do is bounce over to the PCT forum and read all of that stuff. Because PCT (post cycle therapy) is exactly what you have to do; except your cycle was 4 years! But it is the same concept.

Finally, decide if you are going to do PCT or lower your T amount and get your mood roid rage control.

Good luck!

I really appreciate your depth in this responce. It means alot.
Also to you other guys I am very thankfull for your replies.
I did just do blood work a week ago and will see my endo on the 24 th. I will let you know what my results are.
Seriously, thanks for your replies and your advice. it means alot.