Do I need lab work?

[Nashtide]

I've asked this question before. Just looking for some thoughts from our esteemed panel. I've been on TRT for almost three years. Most of that time with great success. At this moment and for the last 18 months I've felt really good. Good libido, morning wood, energy, sleep, mood, etc. So...assuming I have a yearly physical which does not include TRT labs but does include PSA, how often do I need TRT labs? If my PSA and hct are normal and my lipids and glucose are really good, do I need TRT labs for health reasons?

 

[Vince Carter]

I went thru a period of about a year where I was feeling "well enough" that I only did the labs my Dr required of me to continue care.

 

[madman]

I've asked this question before. Just looking for some thoughts from our esteemed panel. I've been on TRT for almost three years. Most of that time with great success. At this moment and for the last 18 months I've felt really good. Good libido, morning wood, energy, sleep, mood, etc. So...assuming I have a yearly physical which does not include TRT labs but does include PSA, how often do I need TRT labs? If my PSA and hct are normal and my lipids and glucose are really good, do I need TRT labs for health reasons?

After the 1st year on trt than labs will be done every 6 months or once yearly depending on the doctor treating you unless your protocol/dose was increased/decreased than labs would be done again at 6 week follow up.

 

[FeelingLost]

Defy has me on every 6 months, my protocol is stable. I have no idea if they will change that to yearly in the future.

 

[Vince Carter]

I dont believe that Defy has an annual option.

 

[Nashtide]

Thanks guys. I'm going to wait until a year is up to do more labs.