Has anyone ever regretted TRT?

[keithc2485]

For me try saved me . My total t was about 140 and free was about 11. ... In 2016. .

. and I've had every thyroid panel done T3 T4 I did the whole 24 hour urine in The Jug test I tried every test and everything else is normal this is due to past medications that destroyed my body's ability to produce testosterone

which was PAXIL ... Being on it for 15 years ruined my body and sex drive and ability to perform.
being off Paxil now for about 3 years and I've been successfully on trt since 2016 my levels are pretty high and everything ,but I still have some ED problems and sometimes I can never complete the job with out real life sitimulaton which is frustrating!

and sometimes I have a very very hard time orgamsing and pre ejaculate alot which I know isn't good.


But things would be 100 times worse if I wasn't on trt. I'm still a young man 33 years old so it sucks to be going through this and had started it at 30 years old but for the most part things have been much much better I believe those other problems have to do with sleep deprivation and severe stress I still go through.

But to answer your question NO, I don't regret going on it though there are times where I do get frustrated but I know I need to take my medication just like a diabetic would need to take theirs

 

[Alive]

I look older on TRT and my facial and body hair has increased. My libido is low and I still have ED. No increase in energy.

 

[dd340]

I look older on TRT and my facial and body hair has increased. My libido is low and I still have ED. No increase in energy.

I would be interested to know your protocol as well as your blood results, especially total test, free test and shbg if you have it.

 

[Alive]

I would be interested to know your protocol as well as your blood results, especially total test, free test and shbg if you have it.

Hey, I've written all the info here: https://www.excelmale.com/forum/threads/not-feeling-better-on-trt-thyroid-problems.15721/

 

[valexiz7]

Don’t really want to get into it on here. I’ve made several posts regarding my frustration with trt. You can pm me if u want.

how do you pm?

 

[sh1973]

Just go to the envelope icon up top whenever you’re in the forum screen and start new conversation.

 

[Scottsyracuse]

No HCG. I don't want to take anything else, especially knowing I am dialed in. My wife is the only one privileged to get at my junk, so I don't care aesthetically. I am good looking and in great shape for a soon to be 47 yr old. Other than the low T I am blessed with good genes.

I have no problem setting appointments 2-3x/yr for blood work and discount T at Walgreens I am paying $28.00 for it. Blood work is $75. Using 10-13 mg/day it can last a long time. Costs less any of my hobbies and takes 90 seconds a day to inject.

If I think about doing this for the next 30 years I could be overwhelmingly irritated, but so could knowing I have to brush my teeth or wipe my ass too. I have physical hobbies in hunting, fly fishing, training my dog and wife, a physical job. I could do them half-assed or do them full of vigor and have energy to boink the wife later.

When I get tired of it and want to be miserable I'll stop. My businesses and personal life depend on my attitude and energy level.

Mud, I like your response here, Im just turning 57 and things are different this year. Last year I was still grappling and sparing with amatuer fighters. Fall 2017 gave me a spinal injury so I laid around through the winter and now Im working out hard but the horsepower isnt there and a bunch of new fat is. Im not confident to get on the mat again and horny drive is down. Last year I was chasing my wife the around the house, now nothing is going on.
Im ready to find out whats up. Had a blood test, 450, my argumentative fast-talking/no-listening doc says thats fine. But Im reading here it may not be.
I guess its a big step and a lifelong commitment. But the learning curve is steep and theres lots to know. This forum with guys like you relating the experience is huge. I know I couldnt get anywhere without it.

 

[Smokey]

My guess is the serm contributed to a lot of your troubles - I don’t know any reason why you would take a serm while on TRT. Serms make most
guys feel like sh*t. From the above – I would recommend 140 mg per week with 350 HCG 2x week with .5 mg Arimidex split into two doses. I have a feeling your SHBG is high. In any case – takes a while to dial this in

Jim, I just now saw this for some reason it didn't alert me that you responded. I did stop the serm and stuck with the 70mg twice per week with 350 hcg….still felt bad with high estrogen. No matter what dose, the AI makes my bones, joints hurt and give me a overall raw feeling. Ive tried everything even a micro 10mg twice per week......however, I have been on 16mg daily T dose (reduced from 20 to 18 to 16) and I am feeling dialed in! 350 hcg twice per week and no AI. I am thinking this daily is the holy grail.

 

[themud]

Scott,

I really didn't know what the hell was wrong with me. Low T was my last thought, but studied a lot before going in. She was open enough to realize that even within normal range, it might not be the range that makes YOU feel good. Some men are ok with very low normal range and some guys only feel good in the upper range of normal for a 20 year old.

I was lower than my 72 year old dad. His diet is crap and other than the Army he doesn't exercise. I have had the hammer down on diet and exercise since 15 as an semi pro triathlete. I was suffering through workouts for a couple of years without gains and losing desire to exercise and even hunt (I love hunting). My libido was like a yo yo. The worst was the head fog that could only be described as a mild migraine that never went away.

I was very cautious going in and wanted to start with 50mg/wk. I have settled in at around 15mg/day and feel great. If I get rest my libido is strong and my lifts go up and I can stay up past 7:30 (lol).

Good luck.

 

[Evilwhitey]

Jim, I just now saw this for some reason it didn't alert me that you responded. I did stop the serm and stuck with the 70mg twice per week with 350 hcg….still felt bad with high estrogen. No matter what dose, the AI makes my bones, joints hurt and give me a overall raw feeling. Ive tried everything even a micro 10mg twice per week......however, I have been on 16mg daily T dose (reduced from 20 to 18 to 16) and I am feeling dialed in! 350 hcg twice per week and no AI. I am thinking this daily is the holy grail.

What's your SHBG level? What % body fat do you have? Glad to hear that you'd feeling dialed in!