TRT

[Fugly]

Gents,

Im looking into TRT. I’m in Durham region and looking for a good doc to help me out. The simpler the process the better. I have used testosterone yeeeears ago And looking to try it again, this time at much lower dosages. I’m 55 years old and am pretty sure blood results would indicate low T. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks!

 

[beavertail]

I've had my T tested through a naturopath (benefits). Lifelabs requisitions etc.

I'm assuming you should be able to see your family doctor who could give you the necessary bloodwork for free. Depending on the result also get a referral to an endocronologist.

 

[poker]

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[ETH]

Gents,

Im looking into TRT. I’m in Durham region and looking for a good doc to help me out. The simpler the process the better. I have used testosterone yeeeears ago And looking to try it again, this time at much lower dosages. I’m 55 years old and am pretty sure blood results would indicate low T. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks!

TRT is a cash-grab. Your T can still be improved with simple, basic things. Work out, eat right, sleep well, reduce stress, fuck your woman/SPs, develop hobbies that are at least somewhat competitive, etc.

Hormones should be a last resort.

 

[y2kmark]

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Dr. Axe and I both like chicken livers. They have been hard to find lately...

 

[Fugly]

Thanks for the input. I don’t have a family doctor at the moment. He retired. How would the process work if I walked into an TRT clinic? Exam/ bloodwork then prescription if needed? Im hoping to keep it simple. The alternative is very simple but not quite as safe

 

[Charlie_]

Gents,

Im looking into TRT. I’m in Durham region and looking for a good doc to help me out. The simpler the process the better. I have used testosterone yeeeears ago And looking to try it again, this time at much lower dosages. I’m 55 years old and am pretty sure blood results would indicate low T. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks!

Why do you think you need it?

 

[barnacler]

I believe that there is evidence that lifting heavy weights using compound exercises increases testosterone levels.

This would be similar to what our ancestors had to do to survive.

 

[Mr.lover]

Have anyone thought about how the testosterone is made? It's not natural and any hormone made through a chemical process is not good for you. Think of the pill and breast cancer, or ovarian cancer. Steroids and prostate cancer.. not worth it for me.

 

[ETH]

Thanks for the input. I don’t have a family doctor at the moment. He retired. How would the process work if I walked into an TRT clinic? Exam/ bloodwork then prescription if needed? Im hoping to keep it simple. The alternative is very simple but not quite as safe

You walk in, hand them a lot of money. They take your money and hand you back alarmist rhetoric about your hormones and your age. Tests are done, the results of which they use to justify selling you steroids.

That about covers it. You're better off achieving a healthier lifestyle (keyword there is achieving). TRT will get you there overnight, but it’ll be hard to find pride and purpose when all you did was take drugs, so instead focus on the journey to health and get at it.

 

[The Oracle]

Have anyone thought about how the testosterone is made? It's not natural and any hormone made through a chemical process is not good for you. Think of the pill and breast cancer, or ovarian cancer. Steroids and prostate cancer.. not worth it for me.

Bioidentical testosterone is made from yams or soy.

There is no evidence that TRT contributes to prostate cancer. Abraham Morgentaler in his book Testosterone For Life. Makes the case that the overwhelming majority of men diagnosed with prostate cancer have low testosterone levels.

 

[The Oracle]

You walk in, hand them a lot of money. They take your money and hand you back alarmist rhetoric about your hormones and your age. Tests are done, the results of which they use to justify selling you steroids.

That about covers it. You're better off achieving a healthier lifestyle (keyword there is achieving). TRT will get you there overnight, but it’ll be hard to find pride and purpose when all you did was take drugs, so instead focus on the journey to health and get at it.

You're equating TRT with bodybuilders doing steroids.

Dosages are quite different and compounds are usually different as well.

In the TRT world anything more than 200mg per week is considered excessive and called doing steroids. You would be hard pressed to find a doctor to prescribe that amount or more.

The whole idea is to take as little as possible to reach the highest level in the reference range. Or the lowest amount within the reference to feel your best.

Of course as you stated a healthy lifestyle is paramount to maximizing your endogenous production testosterone, So that's where one would start first. There's no need to take TRT if you can correct yourself without it. Unfortunately many cannot.

Fresh air, sunlight, exercising, sleep and diet are key.

Blood tests are required to establish the proper functioning of the individuals HPTA. As well as hematocrit levels, estradiol, SHBG, prolactin,.



There really isn't a one size fits all solution to prescribing TRT. It's an individual approach.

 

[The Oracle]

I've had my T tested through a naturopath (benefits). Lifelabs requisitions etc.

I'm assuming you should be able to see your family doctor who could give you the necessary bloodwork for free. Depending on the result also get a referral to an endocronologist.

Urologists are jumping into this as well these days.

 

[The Oracle]

I believe that there is evidence that lifting heavy weights using compound exercises increases testosterone levels.

This would be similar to what our ancestors had to do to survive.

This is true but most men needing TRT are at an age that squats and deadlifts are not an option.

 

[ETH]

You're equating TRT with bodybuilders doing steroids.

Dosages are quite different and compounds are usually different as well.

In the TRT world anything more than 200mg per week is considered excessive and called doing steroids. You would be hard pressed to find a doctor to prescribe that amount or more.

The whole idea is to take as little as possible to reach the highest level in the reference range. Or the lowest amount within the reference to feel your best.

Of course as you stated a healthy lifestyle is paramount to maximizing your endogenous production testosterone, So that's where one would start first. There's no need to take TRT if you can correct yourself without it. Unfortunately many cannot.

Fresh air, sunlight, exercising, sleep and diet are key.

Blood tests are required to establish the proper functioning of the individuals HPTA. As well as hematocrit levels, estradiol, SHBG, prolactin,.

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There really isn't a one size fits all solution to prescribing TRT. It's an individual approach.

idc about all this nonsense, bc psychologically it's the same. he will feel better despite having done nothing to achieve those results (besides pay for low-dose steroids).

 

[ETH]

This is true but most men needing TRT are at an age that squats and deadlifts are not an option.

That is incorrect.

 

[The Oracle]

That is incorrect.

SMH.....Middle age men aren't doing compound movements i.e. squats, deadlifts, cleans.

Go into any gym you just don't see it.

 

[Charlie_]

This is true but most men needing TRT are at an age that squats and deadlifts are not an option.

At what age are squats not an option?

 

[ETH]

SMH.....Middle age men aren't doing compound movements i.e. squats, deadlifts, cleans.

Go into any gym you just don't see it.

Wrong on so many levels.

 

[BJ1992]

Gents,

Im looking into TRT. I’m in Durham region and looking for a good doc to help me out. The simpler the process the better. I have used testosterone yeeeears ago And looking to try it again, this time at much lower dosages. I’m 55 years old and am pretty sure blood results would indicate low T. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks!

i'm pretty sure using it before affects your body's ability to produce it which is why I haven't done it yet - I don't want to be reliant on it unless I need to be. If I do decide to do it, I think i'll have to accept doing it for the rest of my life

maybe your previous use has made production more difficult? Do you plan on sticking with it indefinitely/forever?