Started TRT - 2nd Dose was yesterday

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Hey Nation,

Glad to be here. My main question is basically should I be questioning my decision to start.

I never really thought I needed Tx. Happily married, 4 kids now ranging from 10 to 1. Wife is a stay at home. Own and run my own business. Libido was never an issue. However I’ve noticed my motivation and drive is a hit or miss in the last few years. My drive to hit the weights is also a hit or miss. I eat mostly healthy and have a hard time staying on schedule with supplements like D3, Zinc etc.

My T levels in Dec 23’ (not working out ) were 442, Estradiol was 15.4

After 2 months of working out, sauna use and cold plunge it was 517 and Estradiol was 21.4.

Got sick and didn’t work out for awhile and then fell off completely.

Lack of motivation set in etc. I just don’t feel like I used to but I’m contributing that to being older and dealing with the stress of being the only provider and having a house of 4 kids.

I took 2 doses of TRT right now, micro dosing basically. Taking .20cc every 3 days like Huberman and Rogan discussed. I just woke up this morning questioning my decision and wondering if I should stop or keep going. I have concerns with future side effects but maybe I’m trying to talk myself out of it.

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I would not have used TRT if I were in the situation you were in. It’s interesting to me that you were prescribed it with the labs you reported.

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First, TT and E2 are not comprehensive enough labs to determine if you would benefit from TRT. You need TT, FT, E2 (sensative), SHBG, Fsh, Lh at a minimum. You can determine if you’re levels are low by comparing TT/FT/SHBG and then decide if you’re primary or secondary based on Fsh/Lh.

Based on the limited information you provided you would NOT need or qualify for legitimate TRT but thats why you need further labs.

Herein lies your new problem. You already started. So now you can’t take these further tests unless you have been OFF of TRT for at least 6 weeks IMO. Then you can retest properly

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Here are my labs from Jan 24’

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Would you recommend I stop it since I’ve only taken two relatively low doses?

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It’s not my place to recommend how to live your life. I’d consult with my medical provider to make this decision.

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Ok better question, would there be any downside to stopping after taking 2 small doses so far?

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Very unlikely you would have a downside or notice.

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