OP is big strong looking guy with actually some blessed shoulder width from what I see. Being 30 is not “time for TRT”.
Lifting weights and good nutrition has improved people’s test since at least 100years ago.
So, it’s completely overrated.
It’s his choice though obviously, but there is crazy and there is stupid, crazy is taking all that stuff but at least utilizing it by working to excel on the stage or the platform and actually succeeding. Stupid is well, doing it cause you think you need and not achieving anything.
there are obviously people who need TRT. It does not always correlate with age. Sure there are things that can help with low T, but they help only slightly. So for some, TRT is live saving as @T3hPwnisher and @alex_uk said.
there are also people who misuse TRT, but that’s odd. What I’ve understood, TRT is not super effective if your T levels are normal. Just be honest and use proper stuff if you’re willing to take that road.
Exactly, my singular point was that genuine TRT is not overrated, much like insulin is not overrated when diabetics needs it. People abuse both, that in no way take away from the fact that TRT is a legitimate medical treatment and a vital one for those who need it, simply a fact.
I’m not trying to muddy the waters with any other discussion on PEDs, or misuses (even Dr supervised misuses).
there are also people who misuse TRT, but that’s odd. What I’ve understood, TRT is not super effective if your T levels are normal. Just be honest and use proper stuff if you’re willing to take that road.
What they do is run a cycle of steroids and call it TRT. The goal of actual TRT is to return test from hypogonadal levels to the normal range. If you’re in the normal range, you have no need for it, and the dosage won’t do anything for you.
I would be happy to hear that you are receiving the proper medical treatment for your medically diagnosed condition. The same way I’d be elated to hear that a diabetic was receiving insulin.
Edit: Just saw that @alex_uk used the same analogy.
This forum has me so cynical, I would ask you to define what TRT means to you when you say it.
And I am so cynical that I will ask you what your Total Testosterone is when blood is drawn in the trough.
I will then make an opinion that you are either under a doctor’s guidance to actually medicate you to replace your testosterone to normal levels or you are trying to enhance your testosterone levels.
But, I don’t actually care which the person is doing, but it helpful to know if the person is using “TRT” term accurately. How can I help that person if they are misrepresenting their current situation?
Yes, I agree that TRT is not overrated when a person can’t function normally and proper changes to diet and lifestyle exercise activities don’t work.
I didn’t get that impression from OP, that’s all.
I really don’t have any ill feelings towards anyone using, I don’t feel cheated or anything like that. I believe anyone with healthy test levels can achieve as big as anyone who uses. The real edge it has outside of people who need it is for keeping up with the long road of competition which takes a huge toll. In strongman you have to compete in many contests before you even get to the big show etc etc. The natty won’t be able to recover as fast as the ones on any gear.
Also on the same page, what really should have been originally stated is that the OP would almost certainly not be doing TRT, but would be using steroids.
I view TRT for someone who has been diagnosed by a doctor ( urologist or endocrinologist) of having Hypogonadism or any other issues physiologically that prevents them from producing Testosterone at even at a established bare minimim level.
This also includes being under medical supervision getting the called for scheduled blood work and not doing what ever extreme amount of medication you want to use on your own and calling It TRT.
Let’s be honest If your doing actual TRT it expensive and a pain in the ass ( no pun) just so you can feel at least normal and not feel like a walking corpse.
From an old guy’s (76) perspective it is neither expensive nor a pain in the ass.
Medication costs $120 per year (since I turned 65 years old) and syringes $40 per year with a drawing needle and an injection needle. Insurance pays the total doctor and blood test fees (BTW I don’t have Medicare). All doctor TRT involvement is conducted in my yearly physical, which is paid by my insurance.
I didn’t take it that way. It was just that my TRT situation was exactly the opposite as you stated. I just had to smile. I am sure costs for non seniors is very much elevated than I experience. Plus my doctor trusts that I know what I am doing. And we are looking at much more medically critical areas than my testosterone levels.
