Is it ok to stop TRT after a few years?-Ask the Doc

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In this episode of Ask the Doc, a man who has been on TRT for a few years asks Dr Rand if it is ok or safe to discontinue the therapy since he is now feeling better.

[@seabasssimpson4547]

Had to quit TRT after five years or so, got tired of the high blood pressure and sick of worrying about blood clots. Quit cold turkey and feel much better now.

[@2scoops70]

Thinking the same , but unsure whether to use Hcg and gradually add in testosterone boosters. Don't fancy cold Turkey 😄

[@clearchaos]

Did you keep your gains? Also did your testosterone production return to normal as before you started?

[@RickySlatton]

It suppose to help and lower blood pressure not make it high. You need to get blood work done every 3-6 months to make sure your red blood cells are not to high.

[@ordinaryretrogamer6944]

​@clearchaos if he had any gains he lost 90% of them

[@agustinreyes6111]

I just reached that point after 10 Months

[@ray84thstiger]

I love these videos. I could listen to the Doc all day.

[@mickfromaustralia2680]

Love this Dr, thanks Jay for putting him on your channel..

[@askthedoctv3936]

mick Joseph glad you enjoy this series.

[@JayCutlerTV]

Welcome, glad you enjoy the show,

[@mickfromaustralia2680]

Thank you mate, all the best from Australia!!!

[@askthedoctv3936]

mick Joseph thanks bud

[@metalroofer6737]

any time im searching for answers and this Docs face is in the thumbnail...instant click

[@DarkCavalry1228]

THANK YOU!!

[@Codycreek]

I’ve been pondering this question for 9 months now and this video helped clarify things immensely. I’m 36 and have been on trt for almost three years taking 120 mg a week. The only reason I was concerned about coming off was due to health reasons long term. I love how I look and feel otherwise. Being someone that already struggles with things like depression and insomnia I’m not even going to chance coming off. It’ll actually be healthier for me to stay on for my particular situation.

[@ordinaryretrogamer6944]

Are you a veteran?

[@Codycreek]

I am

[@RickySlatton]

@@Codycreek Thank you for your service to our country 🇺🇸 God bless you sir.

[@ordinaryretrogamer6944]

@Codycreek same here. Had insomnia for 13 years after i got out. Go to the VA immediately and ask for prazosin. Changed my life brother. Good luck. Ask me anything if you want.

[@Codycreek]

@@RickySlattonI appreciate that, brother. Thank you. God bless you as well 🙏

[@markstewart1621]

can some one give me a bit of asdvice please ,iv only been taking trt for 5 months at beginer levels , do i have to do a full trt or will i just crash slightly and everythinh will go bk to normall in few weeks

[@skunkusmunkus9385]

I've been on TRT for about 4 years and got off about 6 months ago. I have the emotional state of a teenage girl. I'm defo getting back on it.

[@henryclamore4791]

Did you PCT?

[@mlb2014]

I’m 29 and got prescribed 3 years ago test cyp and HCG. My levels were 600 ng/dcl but I thought I’d hit the jackpot when I had a doc willing to prescribe it. His reasoning was I was too skinny (6’3” around 175 lbs. Muscular, but very thin). Since getting on I have gotten up to about 200 and strength has improved a lot. My reason for wanting to get off is that I think it’s causing emotional volatility. I’m navigating the world of dating and find myself getting extremely emotionally attached too quickly and easily feel intense anxiousness when it comes to partners. I don’t think I had this issue before… I also have an astronomically high sex drive that usually partners cannot keep up with. my levels hover around 1200 ng/dl. Could there be any truth to my theory about the emotional issues? Other than that I have nothing but positive effects.

[@spookinoff]

I'm 48 and have been on trt (test cyp @160 mg per wk) for about 4 1/2 years. My total T is consistently at 1200 and free T near 30 with zero side-effects. I began tapering off about two months ago by gradually lowering the dose. My reasons are that I believe supply chains and the economy will soon become so FUBAR that it will not be practical to continue, so I may as well stop on my own terms before it gets taken away abruptly. I can also see trt being banned at some point because it contributes to "toxic masculinity"

[@zarlybouttabag]

How are you feeling the more you taper? Any changes in physique as well? I’m considering tapering off

[@ryanclarklindsay]

Yea , how are you feeling ?

[@fritolay7777777]

A bottle of 2500mg should last at 3.5 months at least. Why not buy a bunch of vials to last a year?

[@ChaseMaximilian]

LMAO TRT or Testosterone has nothing to do with toxic masculinity. In fact, the reverse is the true. Less testosterone makes you more toxic.

[@kylegreen378]

@@fritolay7777777 He would have to get enough for 40 years lol.

[@Nizzon.]

This is great! Kepp em coming!

[@commantrosexetlos4700]

What about the huge dosage of propylene glycol in trt gel? It creates lactic acid also

[@mgreen9316]

I'm wondering if using glandulars might be helpful when weaning off TRT?

[@Hshjshshjsj72727]

Apparently trt negatively affects prostate cancer risk

[@tomjerry5916]

How much Columbus or HcG should be used on trt 2mg x twice week I was told is that too little ?

[@TheBeastKane]

This guy shits on that "anabolic doc" from MD... I can actually listen to this guy, the other guy is like listening to nails on a chalkboard.

[@JayCutlerTV]

Thanks for the props. Dr Rand and Dave have been doing Ask the Doc for almost 4 years now and they were the first ones to do it. Glad it's on this channel now.

[@ronnynolegs]

Wow Jay Cutler actually reponds to a few comments wow... Hi Jay??? 🤞

[@joedimarzio1236]

Hello there, I have testicular atrophy (1 of my testes its smaller than a peanut, the other one got smaller due to a varicocele, so I basically have "half a testicle"), and for more than 4 years I have been experiencing low energy, fatigue, have gain abdominal fat, sleep troubles, total loss of libido, ED and so on. So I went to see 2 urologists, both of them recommend me TRT but an endocrinologist said that I wasn't TRT candidate due to my "T" levels were within normal range. Since "T" normal range it's very wide, I thought that maybe being within this "normal" range (400ng/dl in my case), does not necessarily mean that my body has healthy "T" levels to work properly?? Could I be candidate for TRT? Thanks

[@civiliansheepdogwv3097]

Yes. These online clinics will hook u up quick

[@eugenestati3085]

bro this is literally my story lol varicocele and 420ng test lvl tested twice and got on trt and im a superstar now

[@thepersianpapi]

How quickly does your testosterone drop when you stop? 3 weeks or sooner?

[@25passiveincomeideas28]

Trt great today but what about when your 60 or 70?

[@TheSithgore]

Doc I've been on trt for 4 years now but the last 2 years my dose has had to go up started at 190mg to 370mg of test cyp once a week my blood on last test wich we test ever 3 months was at 350, 505 tt,26.6 eat,16.6ft they say it normal because I've just been on it and my body don't metabolize it well any thoughts?

[@Eric3Frog]

How are you now?

[@andetesfay4300]

May be microdosing may help. That means divid what ever you are taking to a week.

[@RandomNamedOne]

Does any know if TRT spikes uric acids and if so does it settle out over time? I started T and two days in, I have a gout flare up and its still going on day 9. Flared up again after my second hit. Thanks.

[@justinevans2118]

No. That’s diet

[@keneofugotti4957]

I was on trt for about 2 years. I'm 56 years old now. I was on .6cc 2x a week. My last shot was Jan 2, 2024. I gave blood on Jan 26th, 2024. My red blood cells were elevated according to my doc. My hemoglobin was 19.4. I had blood work done at VA on Feb 23, 2024. Just got results today ( 3/24/24). My testosterone is 149. My iron levels are normal at 102. My hemoglobin is 14. But my ferritin is high at 570!! Help please.

[@Gericho572]

Do you inject intramuscular or subcutaneous.

[@tejdishijaku4602]

If anyone can help me ??? I have FSH 15.74 and LH 18.30 (both in high levels ) But Prolacine, Testosterone(test) and TSH are in normal levels ( i made the karyotype analysis and I had no genetic problems ) Since my Testosterone Levels are normal, should i start using trt ?

[@CamperMan727]

No! There is no reason for you to be in it. You will regret it.

[@pinktony]

I am 65 and been on TRT for at least 1 1/2 years and now have a blood clot in my right calf.Some research says TRT may be the cause.Is it safe to continue TRT pellets? or should I stop?Is the research accurate pertaining to the clots?

[@zacharywhite3570]

It’s because on trt you have to donate blood every 8 weeks, test increases your red blood cell count making your blood thick.

[@zacharywhite3570]

You have to donate blood every 8 weeks to relieve the extra blood cells

[@worldfitnesstrainerradekve9234]

Im European went to donate blood 🩸 they told me because im from Europe and we had swine flue 🐷 in 1966 they won’t take my blood to safe 3 lives !! I wasn’t even born in 1966 and I don’t even eat pork and my blood is clean I do blood tests every 3 months past 6.5 years! Also I use to donate blood in Europe every 3 months 🙈 I was in a point just to drain my own blood ti freaking a 0.5 l cup 🙈 but good is when i do my blood test every 3 months they take about 13-15 🧪 vials that’s some blood out of my system..

[@braxtoncampbell6970]

I’m 27 I only did 1 dose of 200mg of test cyp and 1mg of Adex one week ago. I don’t wanna continue. Will I be ok stopping cold turkey after only doing it once?

[@hanskazan7403]

youre fine man

[@Jermaphobe777]

This doctor test level is 2500

[@Adam-bq2vw]

I’d like to know. I’ve never heard him talk about his OWN situation.

[@DiMiTri-ys7ei]

@@Adam-bq2vwthis guys into longevity so I doubt he has it over than 8 or 9 hundred considering it gets unhealthy above those numbers longterm

[@patrickp992]

True. He looks 70 years old with a body of 30 years old especially the size of his guns.

[@axelstone3131]

@@patrickp992 he’s only 59.

[@Vel_Plays_2.0]

Over 1500 is dangerous.

[@user-wt9fo5sx5s]

I developed a rare side effect of extreme fatigue from the injection of testosterone. Fatigue is one of the side effects that came up in the trials. Any one else experienced this?

[@shiftycarmack8019]

My test jumped to 1240 since starting carnivore diet.. my doc want me to stop the gel cold turkey with another test after 6 weeks. This sound normal?

[@Igweadda]

Hmm I wouldn’t quit cold turkey. But 1240 is a very healthy number for sure

[@gregread935]

Saying TRT is replacing something you don't have is kinda misleading. It gives the impression that it supplements existing testosterone. And that's what I believed. When in fact it replaces existing testosterone production. Which took a bit of research before I understood that.

[@VidzMisc]

A lot of people get mislead. It suppresses all natural testosterone production and gets replaced by synthetic testosterone. It isn’t like topping up your existing testosterone, rather it replaces it entirely.

[@Eric3Frog]

Thanks for clarifying that!

[@andetesfay4300]

@J Raff . Yes, it does. But, if T is high they convert to estrogen.

[@gregread935]

@fortnite4201 x well I hoped it only "replaced" testosterone that diminished naturally due to aging. But shutting down my own testosterone and having to take synthetic testosterone for life is a whole new ballgame. That info is usually in the fine print.

[@spanishh2001]

@@gregread935 yes but very few clinics tell you about that.....am thinking very few people on TRT actually need it....most men can function just fine on test levels of 300 or above .....men don't need test levels of 1000 to live a normal life (at these levels your playing with fire i.e. cancer/blood pressure/kidney/liver problems) not many are talking about the bad effects of having test levels in 1000's because it takes time for those effects to show.....eat good foods/work on less stress/get more quality sleep and hit the gym with cardio and most will be fine.....but this route takes work and that's not a popular way of thinking today....

[@arthurs4964]

I'm 50 and been on TRT for a year now. I accepted that I would have to stay on it forever, but I might try to stop for awhile, get the levels checked just to see how much it drops and if I feel any negative symptoms.

[@billys2740]

did it work? did you succeed. I'm 54 and been on for 4 years and I'm researching to see if I can stop.

[@ChrisleyJames]

Billy S why would you want to stop? How bad were symptoms before

[@hotcheetoes]

@@gunsandpoker7432 he dyed

[@abousidi75]

@@hotcheetoes Died you meant?

[@DanskenMedHandsken]

@@hotcheetoes No he dyed from bleach

[@joshualynch9419]

I’m 18 years old. I took 2 cycles of dymethazine and 1 cycle of M1T. My last blood test showed my testosterone was 14. What should i do? My doctors aren’t doing their jobs.

[@yzz__]

did you PCT?

[@warrenprater6142]

Guys I've been on 8 weeks I'm 28. Can I stop now and try and get my lifestyle dialed in(diet. Stress, lifting etc) do you think I can get my pre levels back and then boost them naturally? I had 320 total but nothing was dialed in

[@stefangavrilovic1992]

Was that your free or total testosterone? I would try it.

[@MrSSlice]

Has the doc got a good pct layout protocol for coming off trt....id appreciate it ...thanks

[@donaldfafard]

i would too..

[@aseale7410]

So I'm 48 years old and I just started going back and working out. (It's been 5 months.) can I go on trt for say 6 months . Then quit but when I'm 60 start up again. bad idea? I just don't want to stop producing my own test.

[@andetesfay4300]

aseale seak . If you don’t have deficit , no need to start it.

[@SlowRiderDucati]

I'm 57 and I have never used any trt or other drugs. I bench press 450 lbs and I'm still making gains. Just reduce your workouts to twice per week as your recovery will take longer. I know a lot of young people use it as a short cut.

[@gonzo8657]

Dr scally has a good protocol Cashout exit strategy is slightly better I am 36 and going to use hcg, nolva, and clomid to come off trt.

[@DavidBecket-jk3oo]

How did it go?

[@gonzo8657]

@@DavidBecket-jk3oo after the first restart protocol my T was pretty tanked. I just dealt with it for about a year. After that year, my HPTA was functioning but my free test was still really low. Started enclomiphene therapy and ran that for 6 months. Now my T is where it was before I shut down the HPTA. I get morning wood again, libido seems fine, cognitive function seems good to go. I would have kept running the enclomiphene but it was giving me side effects that I didn’t like. However, it was very effective.

[@OMyGlock]

I'm 22 and recently did some blood work. Everything came back fine except my test. My free was 5.19 ng/dl and my total test was 118 ng/dl. Although, that blood was taken at about 2 p.m. so they are not the most accurate. Did two more blood tests at about 9 a.m. and have a consultation with a trt doctor this Tuesday. I have about every symptom of low test, fatigue, low energy, low concentration, lower sex drive, etc. I also have moderate gyno and cannot seem to lose fat around my chest even with a good diet and intense exercise. Hoping to get my test levels up to or around 700-1000 (1000 might be a bit of a reach, but I want to start seeing results in the gym again.) I'm guessing the odds of me ever getting off trt (if my recent test levels are that low) are slim to none. I probably should have listened to all of the random people on forums when I was 18 to stay the fuck away from prohormones, especially at 18. We live and we learn I guess?

[@HealthEri]

How did it go for you?

[@OMyGlock]

@@HealthEri 2 years on trt and things are going good. A few things to note: 1. I may never be able to have children, which sucks. But hey adoption is always an option. 2. If you are an avid gym goer, the temptation to take performance enhancers is dramatically increased, since you can essentially blast and "cruise". Overall, if you need it, do it. Finding the right doc is hard though, especially if you move. Evaluate the pros and cons, sticking a needle in your ass 1-2 times a week with all of the repercussions that come with it (so far, nothing but positives for me besides potentially not being able to have kids) vs. feeling the way it feels to have low T. So far, it was worth it for me.

[@moalta8638]

They are better options to that I guess at your age.

[@yousfi_48]

hey man can i have your number i wanna talk to you i have same thing that you have and if you want you can give me some info man ,thank you 🙏

DUDE SAME 😂😂 I just got TRT today hahahahahaha for the same fucking reasons

[@openmike7]

I seem to be in the rare group of people who experience heightened anxiety on TRT. It started almost immediately after the injections started a year ago. Starting dose was 200mg divided into two shots per week. Anxiety was very high. Cut the dose to 100mg a week divided by two shots. Anxiety got a lot better, but was still there. I just had it lowered to 40mg per week divided by 2 shots. I’ll see how it goes, but if it doesn’t work, what is my best option? Go to HCG? I’m feeling kind of desperate. Thanks

[@mitdxiw]

I too have struggled with horrendous anxiety and bipolar triggered by TRT. I have been on 3 years and consistently reduced my dose - I found out my SHBG is low and my Free T is sky high even with tiny doses. In order to balance things out I’m at 10mg a day now on daily shots and after a TON of counseling and other mental work, I’m feeling decent consistently. But I do eventually want to come off - it makes my mood swings way more intense - and makes anxiety when it does happen unbearable, I’ve just done the work in therapy to reduce the anxiety so it doesn’t happen often. Many don’t realize that T can be potently activating and keep the body in a constant “on” state. My levels are currently 680 or so, thinking about dropping to 8mg daily to get some further stability.

[@openmike7]

@@mitdxiw that’s exactly how I feel! Thank you for posting. I feel like I’m constantly on and would love to be able to turn the fuck off.

[@openmike7]

@@mitdxiw would you be willing to talk to me about your experience more? This shit is stressful

[@Vel_Plays_2.0]

Estrogen causes anxiety. Time to lower dose, change frequency or aromatase inhibitor such as Aromasin.

[@openmike7]

@@Vel_Plays_2.0 my estrogen always tested normal, and when it was the worst, I was on anastrazole. Dose was high, but estrogen never tested high

[@justineandserena]

I recently tested .. I’m 43 years old.. total testererone is 500-540 ng… or 18 nmol/l And my free test was 94 pg/ml or 326 pmol/l… Not sure if I should consider testertone or look for ways to increase it with supplements

[@SK-jy9pw]

What did you end up doing ?

[@justineandserena]

@@SK-jy9pw I didn’t do anything at all

[@eyewelderboat7872]

?? Status

[@Oldharleyguy]

I have been on inter muscular TRT for several years. And I have had problems breathing directly related to the TRT. Any mild cardiovascular activity would leave me desperately out of breath. I am trying to get off of test so I can breath again. Why was this happening? The muscle was great but not if I’m afraid to go up a flight of stairs

[@PervertedParrot94]

Im guessing that you never did any work for you cardiovascular system?

[@davidgrossman8830]

No, trt decreases your ferritin by ALOT which is your iron storage which Carries oxygen

[@joedimaggio3146]

@@davidgrossman8830 is that common? Can we supplement to counteract this?

[@BandManStanding]

I have the same problem, plus my anxiety got bad. I am stopping today. It is because my hermaticit and hemoglobin are real high. If i want to continue i would have to donate blood 3 times a year and get blood test at the clinic twice a year. For me the upside is not worth doing all of that. If i feel bad i will just start taking it again at a low dose and keep going down to have less side effects

[@bikerfrommars415]

Also, could be because of your gain of weight. Even if you gain a lot of muscle, it takes a lot of energy from your body to keep that whole muscle mass. Also more heavy -> more effort to do anything.

[@robertpetty7753]

Does long term use shorten life span?

[@CJW0056]

Just about at my wits end. I can feel e2 levels skyrocket within a couple days after my last AI dose. Yet, after each AI dose it kills my orgasms and makes my joints hurt as well as causing palpitations. I've tried cutting the 1mg Adex pills into 1/8 which is 0.125 mg (twice per week), even then it's just too much suppression. My e2 came back at

[@jeffmaraman8149]

My estradiol used to spike hard, and the AI gave me headaches. I pin every other day now to regulate my e2. Smaller doses is more like natural production

[@michaelnorman6446]

I need s good try doctor. Does anyone know this doctors name? The one I use now has no idea what he’s doing

[@JayCutlerTV]

DR. Rand McClain, all his info are listed at the start of each of his videos.

[@happytrails699]

Can you do a video being more specific as to how someone can come off TRT? My son want's to come off and is not sure how to do it.

[@Adam-bq2vw]

Marla Robinson He’s not alone. I’m here for the same reason. It’s VERY hard to get good information on this topic.

[@ChrisleyJames]

You can come off but it can’t be cold turkey, timing is important and a good protocol.

[@Adam-bq2vw]

Chris James Have you done it?

[@Adam-bq2vw]

Marla Robinson If you figure something out, could you please let us know?

[@happytrails699]

@@Adam-bq2vw There is a protocol with Clomid that can be used, however..... sadly.... his doctor said that the likelihood of him coming off test after 3 years of use is slim. He doesn't think he will be able to produce his own test now. This whole thing has been a disaster and I wish he had never been put on that drug.

[@shaunyoung2922]

How long would it take to get your hormones levels back to where they would of been if you hadn’t gone on it. If you’re 36 and been on it for 2 years?

[@husseinbeydoun1382]

do you regret getting on TRT?

[@roofdogblues7400]

@@husseinbeydoun1382 I don't know about Shaun there, but I'll be losing my insurance in a few months and won't be able to afford the medication. Still need to talk to my doctor about that. Regret has nothing to do with it. @Shaun Young I found this quote "You can just consult with your Vault provider or your primary care doctor to determine the best way to taper off of the hormone over a period of time (usually 3-4 weeks). Tapering off of T is important since your body will need a couple of weeks to restart its natural production of the hormone. Though abruptly stopping treatment isn’t dangerous, it can cause serious discomfort." @ www.vaulthealth.com/blog/articles/common-questions-about-testosterone under Common Myth #2 So if that's correct, it should take about two weeks once you're off the stuff.

[@HOTRODRICO]

I know people who it took a few weeks, some 6 months, some a year.. everyone is different and also depends on your dosages and how far off you were (your issue of low T) was before starting, age, genetics, diet, etc..

[@mikeryan5856]

was on trt for 10 months. 160mgs. other than the gym gains, i got absolutely no mental benefits from it. been off for 2 weeks. dont notice anything so far.

[@tonehernandez8598]

Any update ? You still off trt ?

[@mikeryan5856]

@@tonehernandez8598 hey yes I'm still off. I feel completely fine. Got tested 6 weeks after quitting and was at 275, down from my 425 pre trt baseline. Never retested again after but all things seem back to normal.

[@bearboy3187]

Hi doc I'm 38years old Im in trt how long should I stay with cypionet

[@deserwoski4620]

4 life

[@punisher288]

I don't like cypionate. Propionate gives more natural like spikes

[@mikegeorge991]

I’ve been taking 200 test e for 2 years, I’ve recently done a dboll then winistrol cycle. I’ve been off dboll and winnie for a few weeks.. I’ve been splitting my 200 test e twice a week and have felt fine for 2 yrs but now all of a sudden I’ve been having really bad anxiety.. I know it’s not much info but any suggestions?? Thank you

[@Steve-kf1lx]

I’ve been experiencing the same issue. Test e, 2 years, felt great for first year+, but have had increasing anxiety levels since. I have lost a significant amount of weight taking the test and wonder if my body doesn’t tolerate it as well because of it. I’ve recently cut my dose down to 125/week split, every 4 days. It seems to help a little with the initial, post injection anxiety I get within 24hrs. The anxiety goes away more quickly, but is still there. I think my next step is to get back in the gym and work/build my body to see if it helps tolerate the injections better.

[@Steve-kf1lx]

You may want to have labs done, including lcms estradiol. May be helpful in pin pointing an issue

[@mikegeorge991]

@@Steve-kf1lx labs are good

[@mikegeorge991]

@@Steve-kf1lx strangely enough

[@mikegeorge991]

@@Steve-kf1lx I’m coming off and hopefully I can just get back to normal.. I was doing way better without. It’s messing with me the whole time I’ve been on.. maybe someday I’ll try again… thanks for the input on your situation. Every little bit helps

[@MsMatt069]

I for for a year I think I'm gonna stop again you feel fine

[@drewnielson6472]

What about a couple of months

[@markgaray6689]

might not hurt

[@F1chandu]

Keep the mic near to doc. His voice is very low and yours s high

[@mattfox9063]

chandru jagan sounds good to me

[@dantheman1109]

Can i stop TRT Gel after 3 mouths of using it.

[@tyronegrey2486]

@Your Mom what about trt injects 3 months maybe 4?

[@johnmoore1495]

@@tyronegrey2486 same thing. Technically you shouldn’t need anything to come off. HCG, Clomid, arimidex would help you natural levels recover faster.

[@ashrodders]

@@johnmoore1495 ive been on a year im 31 could i recover bro i been using hcg and i got clomid and nolva ready? i didnt have low t before i was stupid and abused it to look good and didnt even look that good i want off but im worried

[@n1withpickles438]

If I only did 1 week of try would it be bad to judt stop taking it?

[@bikerfrommars415]

It wouldn't make much difference. It wouldn't shut down your production, and you wouldn't get the benefits as well.

[@EP10051]

So does this mean there are no ramifications for coming off TRT?

[@donstewart368]

Opinions vary

[@hanskazan7403]

this doc is on some test too lol

[@kgames7343]

would there be any reason to use multiple AI such as Aromasin and Arimdex together or is it always best to just use one?

[@MarkKislich]

I'd say just one, either one, since the effect is relatively similar

[@theshittybowman]

Why the fuck would you want to feel like shit and come off it? If you can afford it... stay on and live life!

[@shaunthebaptist]

Sounds like taking TRT doesn't cause the permanent shutting down of T production once you get off?

[@mellowjammer]

I"m 60. I was on TRT for the last 5 years under doctors care. My dosage was 420 every 7 days in order to maintain a normal range. They said I must just metabolize it more than other people. My blood pressure went up, my hematocrit got high enough that I had to donate blood frequently. I could actually feel the difference after I would give blood....less "pressure" in my body and less "red-face". I hated the oily skin and shiny face and acne around my waist and butt near the injection site. My EKG showed issues and I had to go through a bunch of cardiac testing. The TRT gave me a short-term benefit of feeling a little better but only about 2 days after the injection and not for long. The best benefit was that it helped me stay a bit leaner. I'm now off of it and the blood pressure issues are gone. I have to work a bit harder to keep weight off and my libido is still high (it always was). I don't think I'm going back on it as the cons for me outweigh the pros in my eyes. It looks like the doctor in this video is definitely on TRT (shiny face, increased vascularity in the arms). I hope others have better long term results than me.

[@geo.1697]

Your dose was 420mg of test every 7 days??? Wtf that's not TRT that's a proper cycle my man

[@mellowjammer]

@@geo.1697 I know. That was the max that they could give me. I didn't ask for that...it's just what it took to keep me in the therapeutic range. I'm not a bodybuilder although I did work out. When I was using less they said I was falling below the desirable range within a week. Weird, huh?

[@shadyeighty1]

@@mellowjammer Sounds like the doctors not doing a proper job. They should've split your dosage into two injections per week to keep the T levels from fluctuating. At least that's the protocol for folks who metabolize hormones quickly. That would also explain why you experienced most of these symptoms.

[@MineshAminDO]

@@mellowjammer the problem here is your doc is treating the lab, and not the patient. In my practice we base dosing off a symptom questionnaire and signs of overdose- the oily skin and acne are overdose signs. look us up at regeneratemedicalconcierge.com.

[@markhiguera833]

Hi I'm 61, been on trt for 6 yrs and I to am having all kinds of issues. I'm taking meds for controlling my blood pressure and lunesta to help with my insomnia. Viagra for ED and when it wears off I feel like dog shit, the whites of my eyes get blood shot! I stopped taking that. The worst part is the severe fatigue in and around my eyes!! Anybody else have this issue? After reading the helpful threads, I've come to the conclusion that my doc isn't with it. My labs indicate my estradiol is high (no concern from him) and blood letting or donating is necessary because my hematocrit is high 19.2, my T level is around the 400 mark. I'm injecting 200ml a week, I even tried 100ml every fourth day to see if I could even out the highs and lows and that didn't make a difference. I get 5 hours of sleep a night and wake up feeling exhausted but continue to push through work and the gym 5 times a week. You guys think Arimdex and blood letting would be what I desperately need? Also it seems I metabolize the cypionate quickly. Appreciate your feed back.....

[@keoki1978]

I started TRT last year in May 2019. I went to Men’s T Clinic, said my test levels were 350. Anyhow I was somewhat excited about getting on it from all the reading I’ve done. Thought I was gonna be Superman in the bedroom and get ripped. Non of that happened. My test levels are supposed to be above normal but so far my prostate went from 1.0 in May, 2.2 in December to now 3.2 in July. Does HCG have any effects on prostate, estrogen levels? I don’t mind doing that every other day. How much to inject to get test levels up?

[@Venom1two3]

How old are you if you dont mind me asking? Were you symptomatic when ur levels were at 350? Meaning low sex drive, low energy etc?

[@keoki1978]

John Hopper I will be 42 in September. Sex drive honestly hasn’t changed much as all. I haven’t noticed any significant changes in anything really. I’ve always had a fair energy level, walked and jogged before and after and no real difference. I got on it hoping it would improve my libido more than anything.

[@Venom1two3]

keoki1978 honestly seems like TRT benefits really havent been worth it in your case. You probably could have made a few lifestyle changes and introduced some herbal supplements would have gotten your levels up to 500 ish with no impact on your prostate. Personally i would come off the TRT exercise, drop some bodyfat (which many times will improve hormone levels) and test ur levels again after 4-6 weeks off

[@keoki1978]

John Hopper Not sure what my body fat numbers are but I’m 5’11 at 180lbs. I wear a 32” waist that I still need a belt to keep up. I have a flat stomach, no 6 pack yet. Seems like all the guys at the gym who are taking black market test are progressing rapidly. My bench press has improved but I credit my overall will as the driver. I haven’t noticed anything like what some of these guys who are from their late 30’s to early 40’s claim to be experiencing. Aside from that, I would like to discontinue the TRT. But would hcg help me in anyway?

[@Venom1two3]

keoki1978 as far as body composition/building muscle NO. You have to remember legit doctors prescribe these medications if you have a deficiency to get you in normal healthy physiological range, not to help you get a six pack or bigger muscles lol. Will having optimal levels help yes for most people but in your case seems to be doing very little in that regard.

[@ajborowski]

Hey doc! You say 3 weeks off people tank, how long until they recover to pre-trt levels? Started trt at 29 after long term exposure to toxic mold messed up my hormone production. Initial test of T was 230ng/dL Currently almost 32, trying to come off to see if my system will rebound. Any idea how long I should wait based on your experience to see if my levels rebound before going back on T? At 2.5 weeks off level was 125 ngdl

[@ajborowski]

alejandrothefader I’m back on after 4.5 weeks off. Haven’t yet fully recovered motivation and stuff despite levels being back up. Learned the hard way that you psychologically adapt to trt as well as physically, and when you pull off you don’t really realize you’re crashing in a bad way until about 3 weeks. Totally alters your personality and mood etc over time and can cause life and relationship destructive issues. Going to try weaning off again once I’ve moved to AZ and settled in and see what happens with a HCG and DHEA per the doctor familiar with androgen issues caused by mycotoxin exposure.

[@ajborowski]

alejandrothefader thank you, I appreciate ya!

[@YesNoMaybeIDntKnwDoU]

@@ajborowski Hey bud, how are ya :). You said it totally alters mood and personality etc over time, causing life issues. You are referring to being on TRT correct? That statement's not referring to your 4.5 week hiatus is it? Eveh though I know it must of felt extremely difficult at times. What exactly were your experiences? I've been on TRT for 10 months and I've decided I'm going to come off. I will use do nolvadex at about week 3-4 to help with my restart

[@ajborowski]

YesNoMaybeIDntKnwDoU It goes both ways. While you’re on it, your brain slowly develops in different ways than is possible without it. So when trying to stop, getting off presents you with those differences, which force you to confront, mental, behavior, emotional, and other hurdles, which one might argue is actually much more difficult than stopping a simple chemical addiction, because its likely that you will have began to build and establish your life around these very differences over time.

[@YesNoMaybeIDntKnwDoU]

@@ajborowski Yeah well I've been on for 10 months and it's not working out for me, I'm better off without it. Not need to go onto all the details here. I won't be stopping cold turkey, I'll use Nolva for a good 12 weeks. Starting 2-3 weeks since my last shot which was 5 days ago. I'll use 20mg Nolva every 2nd day and use a real long slow taper off of it for at least 2-3 months is the plan anyway, hope the side effects done ruin me, but I need to restart this HPTA. hCG has been user throughout my TRT, Zso let's hope nolva gets me back to where I was pre TRT. I'm better without it, I will miss it perks but not injecting ever again, I function better mentally off TRT.

[@RichardRatner.1972]

HRT for life!

[@murfdawg7938]

Going on 3 years for me ... no plans on stopping..

[@rohitk8788]

Do you have kids on hrt

[@Kermit46]

Furn333 testosterone doesn’t stress the liver

[@shadyeighty1]

@Furn333 Then you switch up the product. It's not really that complicated.

[@MM-sq5pf]

Dr. produces the TRT from his surplus

[@ndn2589]

Is it normal to get extreme anxiety

[@adamhonestyanddecency5054]

Been on TRT for 9 months and am getting off due to a blood clot, but not sure how. My GP doesn't seem to know and neither does the guy who prescribed the trt. Any suggestions?

[@milktruckcopilot]

Adam x just stop dude, ride the wave. Give it ATLEAST the amount of time you've been on.

[@adamhonestyanddecency5054]

The Dude That would mean going into a crippling depression I'm not equipped to get out of, debilitating anxiety attacks, and probable job loss. Trust me, I know what I went through just going from 175 to 125. Everyone is different.

[@milktruckcopilot]

Adam x I was on for 2 years and stopped. Do PCT and then ride it out OR don't but those are your only options.

[@milktruckcopilot]

If you're that dependent on it then you're stuck. I suggest joining the FB group testosterone and asking Dr Scally.

[@Adam-bq2vw]

The Dude Thanks.

[@sergiomarin3225]

The top TRT experts are against the use of AI, why DR Randall love to use them?

[@JeremyRemele]

Sergio Marin Because consistently high levels of E2 will eventually cause cardiovascular problems and kill you as a man. Estradiol causes both males and females to go straight up nuts if it’s out of range. As a man, if you’re on TRT, there’s a damn good chance your body will rapidly convert the T that injected to Estrogen extremely fast, leading to extreme lethargy, erectile dysfunction, fat gain, and gyno.

[@325fitness8]

@@JeremyRemele That is not entirely true. Higher estrogen's negative impact studies are on men with low T. Testosterone to estrogen ratio matters. If your estrogen is slightly elevated but your TT is high, that is your body's way of maintaining homeostasis. You can also mitigate estrogen by splitting your dose into smaller, more frequent injections and having a clean diet and healthy lifestyle that that benefits your liver and gut health. AIs are poison and give you the potential to crash a hormone that is beneficial for bone, joint, immune, sexual, and cognitive health. Even if someone is on an AI protocol that is working, in the future it may crash them at some point. They are potent drugs and if you are living a quality lifestyle and splitting up a reasonable dose of 100-150mg they are simply not needed the vast majority of the time.

[@325fitness8]

@Tony Day Even if you are prone, then splitting your dose as frequently as possible and finding the right dose is better than AI use. Not only does crashing your estrogen fuck up your bone, joint, immune, sexual, and cognitive health but arimidex/aromasin can cause some serious lipid drama. If you live a healthy lifestyle and split up a reasonable dose as frequently as need be in smaller injections, taking other drugs can cause harm to an otherwise healthy form of therapy.

[@RickySlatton]

Has anybody had increased anxiety and heart palpitations after stopping TRT?

[@CarsonPalmerFan]

I do now, on week 5 quiting cold turkey was on test cyp 100mg a week for 2 months. Bad insomnia too..

[@RickySlatton]

@@CarsonPalmerFan thanks. I’m on my third week off now. I had to get some medicine from my doctor to help with the anxiety. My anxiety has been so bad. I felt like going back on TRT, but trying to hold on.

[@MarkKislich]

On average, how far down would T levels be at 45 vs 35 years old?

[@andetesfay4300]

Mark Kislich . After the age of 30, T goes down by 1% every year. So on your question, it goes down by more than 10%

[@DatKundalini]

At 42 my levels were 130.

[@detroitdiesel2983]

Prince Adam of Eternia age 36 I was 285. Everyone is different

[@ndn2589]

Dude i get killer headaches muscle aches and very tired

[@008boot6]

Same here bro. I am 24 now but I never exercised nor my parents told me to. They always told me to be a nerd. And that's what I stayed as. Now I feel very weak, body ache, can't even study. My mother laughs when she hears about that. My whole family doesn't care.

[@ndn2589]

@@008boot6 are you taking tes

[@BARBELLS-AND-BUDS]

47 male test 403 total and 86 free. Recently prescribed 200mg test cyp. Plan to start at 50-60mg 2x weekly and go from there with testing. When you said if your test is too low there's health effects from that too heart etc... Not talking about ED or sleep or mental fog, but at what level do you consider it unhealthy?

[@Boogie7910]

I have similar total and free levels. How were your results?

[@BARBELLS-AND-BUDS]

@@Boogie7910 I got terrible anxiety. I really couldnt handle the EXTREME energy. Waking up at 3 am everyday, if I could even sleep at all. It was like an adrenaline overdose feeling. But the few times I felt kind of okay I went to the gym and it was amazing. After 1 month I quit the trt and am just trying to promote my natural test again with vitamins and exercise like b4. Im also trying to sleep a whole 8 hours now as opposed to the 6-7 I was getting b4. Its helping some actually.

[@BARBELLS-AND-BUDS]

@@gunsandpoker7432 I quit trt after a month and haven't taken Test since. I couldn't handle it. No sleep constant adrenalizing anxiety and poor appetite. I got Testosterone tested again and I went from 403 total to 338 total now. Its been about 1.5 yrs i think since I quit the TRT. Any other issues besides sleep disturbance for you?

[@BARBELLS-AND-BUDS]

@@gunsandpoker7432 Some guys have ;less anxiety and better sleep with TRT. Some its the opposite. Im not sure why we are getting the bad effects, but I wish it wasnt that way. I have heard that bypassing the bodys production causes other hormone issues possibly since natural LH and FSH arent produced much or at all and they regulate more than just Test and sperm production.

[@mrofnocnon]

Stay around a 1000 total test. It only takes 80 mg a week for me to achieve that.

[@lpdc5911]

How do you keep haemoglobin and hematocrit levels low while on TRT?

[@chipkoochipka5401]

Meet with an accident or donate it to needy one

[@lpdc5911]

@NCAAchampx2 donating blood doesn't really get it down that much

[@shadyeighty1]

Maximize the fluid intake. You can also try taking aspirin, which will work, but it's not a long term solution since it's bad on the stomach.

[@MineshAminDO]

@NCAAchampx2 donate blood and have labs rechecked. based on the labs when they return your doc should be able to write an rx for you to "donate X pints every X weeks" and the lab will follow that order. Most people can't donate more than a pint, but TRT patients can because its not for "donation" per se, its to remove excess blood being made from testosterone levels. Thats how we do it at my clinic (regeneratemedicalconcierge.com) hope that helps

[@profound369]

Naringin

[@s.tworkshop3676]

1st comment Mr. Cutler and love you.

[@df4480]

I went cold turkey just stop my TRT . The side effects are not worth it anymore after 3 years. Heart palpitations, blurring vision, hot flashes, mood swings, up and down energy levels, etc.. First 3 weeks is hell then it will get better. I feel more relaxed and my sex life is still good. The energy is not the same but I’m taking one a day vitamin and also take a b 12 supplement. Drink a lot of water and donate some blood to get that hemoglobins levels to normal range. If you are working take some time off like 2 months for your body to get back to normal. Love TRT but the side effects are to much for me. .

[@df4480]

Caleb Harper i have been off my injections for about 3 months now. I was dying the first few weeks but now I’m feeling stronger. I read the Bible a lot and use faith scriptures to strengthen my mind from going crazy. It’s like getting off drugs or like learning how to walk all over again. I would recommend you talk to your Doctor about issues you are having. I was taking (200 mg) 1 cc every two weeks. I was taking Watson brand and had a 10 ml vital from Walgreens. Then they change the brand to Perrigo didn’t really like it. Love to take Watson but just got tired of the side effects...It’s a battle everyday but staying positive.

[@df4480]

Caleb Harper I know how you feel bro. Like your going crazy. Have you tried taking D3 or One a day supplement. I had bad anxiety myself but One a day supplement help me a lot just like D3. Sometimes the one a day vitamin upset my stomach so I cut it in have and grind it down with juice. Hope this helps you. D 3 help testosterone..

[@df4480]

Caleb Harper Hope your doing better bro! I know you feel like shit with out the testosterone injections but just hang in there. I have two other friends who also quit taking testosterone because insurance issues. It takes time for your body to start healing itself. I was very afraid at first but I believe in myself and God that I’m getting stronger by the day. Please don’t get discourage and hopeless. Love yourself and be you. Don’t worry about anybody else. Keep fighting . God bless.

[@BTyler808]

I'm going through this right now. It's terrible but after one year on TRT I started getting high heart rate, high BP, and High hematocrit constantly. Blood donations every month because of hematocrit. Came off, feel like hell, depression, anxiety, dizzy. But I'm hanging in there because I'm definitely not dying early because of the health issues that TRT gave me. Sticking with staying off so it gives me a chance to live longer for my daughter. I've been off 3 weeks now. And before that I tapered myself down. Felt like a beast for most of the first year and then one day it changed. Wish I never started.

[@df4480]

Believe me I started praying 🙏 and looking for spiritual relationship with God to help me overcome my anxiety. I even want to start a spiritual fast to clean my body, mind and have peace of mind. Withdraw is hell so get professional help or maybe try gel in a smaller dose to taper off. I regret going cold turkey..

[@ericf1721]

Dave palumbo did it 💪

[@ray84thstiger]

Looking for advice. I've been on TRT for 9 months. 200mg every other week. But now I'm getting the same symptoms again. Tired, not sleeping well and weight gain. Got checked and dr. said my blood work is straight. What could it be??

[@RKO1988]

HCG and lower your stress

[@ray84thstiger]

@@RKO1988 thank you bro. Much appreciated.

[@RKO1988]

@@ray84thstiger Also, I havent seen your labs...your injection is WAY too far off. People do injections twice a week minimum and they find way less issues with estrogen. 200 mg 2x a month is not stable levels. No wonder you feel diminishing results. You felt good initially (bc you had some endogenous production) now you have been shutdown and have this rollercoaster ride. Terrible doctors. Ask for 150-175 mg weekly split into two doses Every 3.5 days

[@ray84thstiger]

@@RKO1988 I think I will go to the doctor across town. I hear he is a lot better.

[@ChrisleyJames]

How was estrogen and rbc? Less time between shots for starters.

[@94SexyStang]

Also, check your DIET........90% of the time, the "younger" people going on TRT just have shitty diet and don't wanna face the elephant in the room. Diet is HUUUGEEEE on your test levels.

[@davidkruse4030]

source please

[@sixtyninemangler]

I believe it. Source?

[@usdm420]

I was on TRT for 6 years and tried stopping cold turkey. WORST DECISION EVER!!!! You wanna feel like complete gutter trash, give it a shot....needless to say I’m right back on it

[@bencarson1306]

I have low testerone hormone, am 30 years ,, please tell me its better to use trt? Or there is another way to solve this problem?

[@usdm420]

@@bencarson1306 TRT works GREAT!

[@whoknew7864]

I just tried cold turkey terrible mistake got bad anxiety and panic attacks even went to the hospital with no help my doctor said it wasn’t no correlation to the trt…how long after you got back on did you feel better?

[@usdm420]

@@whoknew7864took about 3 weeks to start feeling normal again.

[@whoknew7864]

@@usdm420 thanks bro i just took my second shot shits brutal no sleep and crazy anxiety..

[@michaelleventhal4440]

Doc is correct. A guy crashes hard after the 3rd week of taking a Test. hiatus. My protocol is 3 months on test. (1cc per week in 2 divided does) and one month off test. The first few weeks I never notice much but that 3rd week...brain fog, low libido, less stamina, mild depression. I do use HCG during the hiatus and some over the counter herbs, etc. but its not the same. Lets just say I am counting down the days until Oct. 1 when I go back on the test.

[@craigarnold9318]

How are you feeling now that you are on again?

[@dudesome6969]

That's harder on your body than just staying on.

[@ndn2589]

Dude i thought something was wrong with like i had cancer im so tired headaches brain fog muscle pain so it all from coming off test

[@luciankristov6436]

I honestly wish i never got on trt. I was 29 with 498 test levels. I was normal but they said i was low . Im 33 and probably screwed now. This shxt sucks ! Not worth it.

[@danbee415]

Why do you want to get off? i want to get on to manage my anxieties

[@ashrodway4503]

@@zarlybouttabag did you comeoff? please help me

[@Tatted-ne7tu]

@@zarlybouttabag Hey bro, how did it go? I'm tapering down this month for an exit.

[@theinvinciblewinner]

Did your levels come back?

[@danielallred780]

But I'm tired of poking myself with needles.

[@danielallred780]

There must be a natural way of producing plenty of testosterone.

@@danielallred780 There's not. Of course you can boost your natural testosterone but you're never gonna get it a lot higher without trt.

[@punisher00109]

how old is the doc?

[@askthedoctv3936]

Guard Passer 53

[@punisher00109]

Dave Bourlet jeez. He looks old as fuck for 53

[@chrisvig123]

37😯

[@chrisvig123]

Guard Passer Gear ages you out much faster

[@theguardian5090]

Mr Bob look at Mike o’Hearn !

[@razoredge6455]

I started TRT in March. Doc started me at 1ml every other week for about first bottle of test cyp, then did bloods and bumped it up to 1.5ml eow. I had enough from my first bottle to up it 1.5 ml twice or one more month. Felt overall a lot better even at 1ml than I did before trt. After several weeks into the 2nd bottle though at 1.5ml eow I started feeling really tired and then spent almost 2 weeks in bed with zero energy, Barely felt like even getting up to eat. Went in for bloods again after about 6 weeks into the 2nd bottle and waited for them which takes about 10=15 days only to find out the doc is no longer going to prescribed injections, only pellets for trt. Those bloods came back with me at 1000 total test compared to being at 1500 the time before. So increased dosage, but came back with less amounts in my bloodwork? What the hell happened to me, did I crash from the 2nd bottle. I ask because from after I started the 2nd bottle, I never felt well. The other thing worth mentioning is I had headaches all the time all day and even waking up with headaches. So, right now it has been 3 weeks since I last pinned and although I still feel about like I did before ever starting trt, I am at least not feeling crappy and stuck in bed unable to move and the headaches are gone. Thinking since the pharmacy is a compounding pharmacy that they didn't mix that 2nd bottle right if at all. The first bottle I could feel within a few days from injecting my energy and strength improving. Right now, I am on nothing. I have about a third of that 2nd bottle left and seriously not going to hit it again. Either have to find a new doc or a better alternative to getting real Test.. Thanks and all the best

[@Apex_grind562]

Problem 1. Why every other week and not every week? Should be every week. 2. The estrogen blocker may be causing some fatigue. Lastly, 2 weeks in bed doesnt sound like TRT. Get labs.

[@timsolomon8352]

What's your update??

[@RickySlatton]

Are you still taking TRT?

[@KevinTalley]

I came off Test Cyp after 3 years of feeling amazing (44 at the time) for fertility. Dr put me on Clomid (50mg daily) and my testosterone only got to 476 after 10 months. I had all kinds of issues like multiple daily panic attacks , depression, no sexual drive at all... weight gain,etc. I am not back on Test cyp and everything is back to normal. Test was at 820, Etsto 23 (no meds for that) and no more issues. I know I will be on injections for life but, I wouldn't want the alternative.

[@ChrisleyJames]

Kevin Talley those symptoms suck. With the normal testosterone scale creeping lower I’m surprised he put you back on with those levels.

[@CrackYourOldPrograming]

Wait im confused. So your back on or not ?

[@YesNoMaybeIDntKnwDoU]

Did you mistake you're wording? So you went back on or not?

[@CJW0056]

E2 levels of 23 with no AI, lucky you. Some of us just can't control e2 no matter what we do, that's why I'm here.

[@BTyler808]

That's a side effect of Clomid itself.. Should have just stayed off and came off Clomid

[@platano3000x]

Clomid??? U need that while on test???

[@jamescastellanos894]

No , low dosage HCG yes

[@platano3000x]

@@jamescastellanos894 no entendi hermano.....so if u ever on test u really don't need a post cycles like clomid?

[@jamescastellanos894]

@@platano3000x google brother , do research . If your on TRT no need for clomid unless you come off then you take it After yes .

[@madmechanic7976]

Why would you stop?

[@razial5745]

Hair loss, blood pressure...

[@RickySlatton]

@@razial5745That’s because your DHT is high and your red blood cell count is high. Find a good doctor who specializes in hormone therapy and knows what he is doing. Also, blood work is required every 3-6 months to make sure everything stays normal.

[@madmechanic7976]

Did you hair grow back?​@@razial5745

[@christru22]

my level is 284 age 34, What If I just use for 3 months? I wasn't aware that people use this for life once on it, but I have like 5 months worth prescription. Plus insurance doesn't cover it.

[@victorrippe3088]

I’m 22 years old. I’ve been taking test cycles since I was 19 and I’ve basically never got off. Stupid mistake I always wanted too but as time went by I kept prolonging it and prolonging it.. Just need help on what I should do and what I should take . Is it even worth getting off and trying? I wanna be able to have kids is my biggest worry. I don’t know if getting off is my best hope for that or if taking HCG while being on will be better. What should I do? Also being this is also something expensive which would be hard to afford at the moment

[@MineshAminDO]

concurrent hcg with TRT should maintain adequate testicle intake of testosterone to promote healthy sperm production. continue both. trying to wean off and have kids will take much longer. Dr Amin @ RegenerateMedicalConcierge.com

[@mahanaimrobles206]

VICTOR Rippe hey bro got somewhere I can message you?

[@victorrippe3088]

Nitrodan • yeah you have Instagram?

[@ShepherdMinistry]

Look up Dr Scally PCT protocol. Come off brother.

[@Duro100pre]

I have normal 24 year old test I did my blood work I’ve been all natural since 2020 did some Cycles 18/19 y/o properly pctd post cycle and healed up I felt great strong but I work 50 hours a week I have big Goals in life I understand stress is Killer I’m gonna replace my average ass testosterone production with trr for optimal performance and if I feel it to be unnecessary later on I’ll quit or to have kids but I’m sure if I just HCG I’ll impregnate anyone

[@pineapplepizza4016]

Hmm so he was 30 pounds overweight, wasn't sleeping, stressed, isn't it any wonder he had low T. And did his doctor even once suggested making lifestyle changes before going straight to TRT? I doubt it. And once your on TRT your stuck on it, because it shuts down natural testosterone production.

[@TomatoCasket]

He said though that it can come back to natural levels after getting off it, and that he's seen it happen countless times.

[@MineshAminDO]

@@TomatoCasket 100% correct. slowly weaning off over a few months allows the body to resume making its natural amount (though it might be lower than when you start since mens T levels drop 1-2%/year starting at age 21, roughly) Dr Amin @ RegenerateMedicalConcierge.com

[@Vel_Plays_2.0]

It will probably return to pre-TRT level, if not there's a shidton of PCT options.

[@RKO1988]

TRT has only been discussed recently, we don't know the long term effects on heart disease and prostate cancer. Before you jump on synthetics try to address the root cause of the issue.

[@riggs9688]

We do now. TRT is now known to protect the cardiac system better than low t. Also, there has been successful treatment using TRT for patients with prostate cancer. They're finding high estrogen levels are causing prostate issues, not TRT. The "reefer madness" mindset for testosterone is fading away...thankfully. Ive been on for close to 12 years, no issues here. I have friends that are in their 70s that have been using testosterone since their 40s. Don't believe the negative hype. No-one bats an eye if a woman's doctor has her on estrogen but all the sudden testosterone for a male will kill you? No not happening if done properly....

[@RKO1988]

RIGGS they just came out with a study that said TRT led to greater plaque in the arteries for men over 65 compared to the control look it up

[@riggs9688]

@@RKO1988 Who did? Some biased article. Look at articles from the New England Journal of Medicine. Ill keep taking it. Low T causes more damage than normal T levels.

[@CrackYourOldPrograming]

@@RKO1988 Where did you get that info from ?

[@haotran277]

My experience on TRT after a year was heart palpitations, I can just be standing all of a sudden I'm lightheaded sweaty hands blurry vision , shit is scary I had to get off it , it was a good run .

[@tomwalker389]

Hey, this looks like the Doc from MuscleInsider.

[@bencehorvath8793]

Leon Tan He actually is THE doc.

[@jfdifitness3702]

I suspect my T levels are low, absolutely no way am i touching TRT until i absolutely have to. Noticed mine tank with a baby aswell so i know where this guy is coming from.

[@chrisvig123]

JFDI FITNESS Suspecting means nothing...your levels are probably fine...get tested to put your mind at rest

[@renz3418]

I’ve been in trt for 3 years and now I’m going to the urologist tomorrow cause I’m have urinating problems. Feels like I have no pressure when I urinate and I have to go once at night. My was checked last week and my PSA was a 2.9 and they checked it again week later and it was a 2.2. My trt level been between 500 and 750 the while 3 years.. And I’ve noticed weaker erections the past few months. I know it’s my prostate. Does this mean my prostate well ever get back to normal? Im 41 years old and I’m super nervous. Should I be super worried?

[@jay8130]

Curious what came about with this, usually these issues can be managed with medications.

[@bencarson1306]

My friend, which better to use or not? If you have low testerone hormone

[@renz3418]

@C email wow.. I appreciate it very much C. Good looking out 🤗

[@RickySlatton]

Did you ever figure out what was causing your urinating problems? I’m planning on starting TRT soon with blood work done every 6 months.

[@serious-cyrusnoelan8127]

So.... Can a persons 'NATURAL' test production EVER return back to normal if they are taking testosterone (TRT) for narcotic pain management, after they discontinue their pain medication? *Lets say for a 30 - 32 yr. old male* If ANYONE could answer this question, even with a "that depends on"... I would SO-GREATLY-APPRECIATE this answer... I've heard SOOO many conflicting views and I'd LOVE to hear an answer from someone who knows a little regarding what their talking about. Thank you all very much!

[@sammamdrozos]

Yes it can with a proper pct.also nude sunbathing increases natural test levels bye 200%

[@AL-np5br]

How much is a trt dose

[@meaty220]

It depends on the doc and their perception of your condition. A standard replacement dose is 200mg a week of Testosterone Cypionate. I've known docs that only gave their patients 100mg every 10 days. Of course, that was way too little.

[@AL-np5br]

George Cantstandya I see thank you

[@anthonysgambati3683]

You guys have to realize this guy is going to be very biased. TRT is how he makes a very comfortable living. Always take anything a doctor says with a grain of salt because they usual have their own interest in mind over whats best for you. That said TRT is probably the best thing a man can do to feel and look better going into and past his 40's. It should be considered to be a lifetime commitment once you make the choice.

[@iHaveTheDocuments]

Thanks doc

[@chrisvig123]

Unless you have some severe endocrine/hormone issue you shouldn’t be needing TRT under the age of 40....that’s crazy

[@unclelen3168]

I’m 21 got blood work done I had low test now I’m on TRT don’t understand why at my young age am I going to be doing this the rest of my life??

[@MrPazex]

im 23 about to go on trt aswell. yeah its forever most likely

[@MineshAminDO]

@Furn333 agree with trying better diet, less stress, more exercise to raise levels naturally. !00% disagree with the liver comment. Dr Amin - regenerateMedicalConcierge.com

[@ionut4k280]

What if for a 18yo?

[@JoeMama-wq9gx]

Nope not unless you are actually deficient. If you are just looking for gains then don’t lie to yourself. Go workout and put in the time. BUT if you’re really that desperate, do a cycle of test. Yes you will no longer be natty but you’ll get what you want. Just look up first steroid cycle videos and PCT. PCT is VERY IMPORTANT. And if you can, find a clinic that will do your bloodwork.

[@ParanormalPulse411]

bahahaha wtf....a canonball into the pool for your intro? The most nonathletic thing someone can do into a pool......sounds like a good idea to throw in a intro.