[20220906_105037] Went to my PCP to do some tests due always being tired, lack of energy, low libido and its getting very hard to maintain an erection. I am 43 years old and i have been noticing these symptoms to be getting worse as time goes by. PCP prescribed three injections, one every two wee…

Total T is not comprehensive enough of a measurement to start TRT. Get TT, FT, E2, FSH, LH, and SHBG at a minimum. You can only diagnose secondary or primary hypo issues before starting exogenous testosterone.

[image] MHeat: PCP prescribed three injections, one every two weeks You should have done more research because so many doctors are following outdated guidelines. Get off this hormonal roller-coaster protocol and get on a modern TRT protocol or go on Jatenzo. These every two week protocols g…

[image] MHeat: Please share your advise ont his. OK, these other posts are not necessarily wrong. However, you need to change doctors. Not particularly because of what she is recommending, most patients PCPs put on testosterone do fine on twice monthly dosing and are happy with it. Does not…

The reason i posted is not that i dont trust her, but at the end of the day she is not an Endo, and the lack of information i have about testosterone Took me here to get as much info as i can, not to dispute her, but to gain knowledge and have resources if it comes the time i need to change my plan…

So basically the test i posted is not complete in order to prescribe TRT ??

[image] MHeat: So basically the test i posted is not complete in order to prescribe TRT ?? You require two separate tests showing low-T in order for your insurance to cover therapy. I never had LH and FSH tested prior to TRT. The LH and FSH only tell you if you have secondary or primary hypo…

[image] MHeat: at the end of the day she is not an Endo Don’t expect much different from them. [image] MHeat: i see it there is no exact protocol for everyone Yes, welcome to the TRT world. [image] MHeat: i do know is an informed patient is better off for both patient and doctor …

I do agree on your second and third point, on the first one i can not either agree nor disagree, i have never been to one. But i totally see your point in your first reply to my post.

well insurance covered at least the three shots, i had to pay around $15.00 for all three, what it did not cover were the syringes :slight_smile:

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