Why I Went On TRT

[@TFLN]

Thank you for going into detail about making the decision to get on TRT. Found this at the right time. The car showing up before a flood. All the best!

[@flochfitness4271]

Best of luck!!!

[@shaner67]

Welcome to the club. TRT is such a life changer in the good way. Stay positive and the journey gets easier.. many blessings to you

[@pablosmitty4024]

48 before I finally started TRT. When the little things like mowing the lawn start to feel insurmountable, it’s time to get checked. I was way low and probably had been for 7-8 years… trying antidepressants, vitamins, etc. Fellas, during your yearly physical, or any other time for that matter, ask your pcp for a testosterone test. If it’s in the normal range, only THEN look into head meds

[@InnocentGolfBall-qc6yk]

Thank you for being so open. I'm 45 and I just started trt. Looking forward to my journey of getting better.

[@flochfitness4271]

@@InnocentGolfBall-qc6yk good luck my friend!!!

[@dg9015]

Mine was 12.4. 340 my GP said was in range for my age 52. I felt like saying tell that to my symptoms= since 19 Depression and anxiety on and off, late puberty, patchy facial hair even now shave twice a week, ADHD, poor concentration, very low sperm count and fatigue, but apparently im good to go.

[@flochfitness4271]

That sounds like it is unbelievably frustrating and want to have someone on your side and at least be empathetic to your cause? If you are looking for advice, please read on. If not, and you were just looking to vent (totally relatable) stop here. What leads you to believe that your symptoms are attributed to low testosterone? What conservative measures (outside of pharmaceuticals) have you practiced to concerning your nutrition, exercise, and lifestyle to address your symptoms?

[@dg9015]

@@flochfitness4271 in all honesty I don't drink alcohol food is okay sleep is okay, but still have the symptoms. For all I know they could just be coincidental, but those results are low but just in range for my DR (UK) not to treat apparently. I'm not saying they are from low testosterone, but looking at my results and comparing with others they are borderline low so could be a link

[@spikeybevan]

@@dg9015 im 56 12.6, booking in for a private blood test pursuant to hopefully trying trt. I seem to have a lot of symptoms but I am worried my previous medical history might be a problem. good luck mate.

[@flochfitness4271]

@@dg9015 for sure. I’ll be making an update video soon on my experience thus far along with “if I could go back in time.” Be on the look out and hopefully it will bring you some clarity. 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@mastershan87]

I don't think people should be barred from competition for bringing their levels back to normal range.... Is a T1 diabetic banned for bringing their insulin to normal range? Why are hypogonadal men discriminated against for treating their illness? just because they're medicine can be abused for an edge?

[@flochfitness4271]

@@mastershan87 thank you for taking the time to leave a thoughtful comment. When it comes to therapeutic TRT usage, the issue is 1. It’s easy for athletes to go superphysiological, crush their own production, and get a usage exemption (see UFC) and 2. Holding your testosterone levels at a static amount is an ENORMOUS advantage. The body drives down testosterone during intense training in an attempt to preserve homeostasis. If you are taking testosterone exogenously, that will not happen to you and you feel less depleted and preserve muscle, even at “normal” ranges. Again, thank you for the thoughtful question 🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@mastershan87]

@@flochfitness4271 that makes sense, thanks for helping me understand.

[@jasonwright1494]

Just started TRT this week. Subcu too . Brain fog the next day was gone . Energy has been nice too .

[@flochfitness4271]

@@jasonwright1494 solid!!! Thank you for the response. I hope you get exactly what you are looking for on your fitness journey 💪🏻💪🏻

[@johngarza424]

Such an awsome testimony, ive made it up in my mind to go see if i can get on a trt plan i needed this video man

[@flochfitness4271]

Glad you found it helpful. Find a trusted healthcare professional, get your labs done, and see if HRT is right for you.

[@johngarza424]

@flochfitness4271 oh I will I'm only 33 and it is shameful man I'm just tired of feeling like crap I want to feel like I did when I was 18 again and full of energy

[@luckyg8971]

​@@johngarza424 I'm two years into my TRT protocol. 318 ng/dl level at 40. Started TRT two years later and I'll never quit it. It can make a massive difference

[@saywhat3104]

Just started TRT last week 200 cypionate a week, 1000 mg a month “they give me a free shot each month” 230$ a month and basically let me play around with when or how I want to use it Once I get going I’ll probably take 400 first week of month then re shoot end of week to keep 400-200 Test in system at all times Beginning level 395 age 30 128 free test 16shgb all other levels in good ranges Anxious to see my first labs back I’ve already had a vasectomy and have 3 kids so not worried about fertility Just concerned with PSA level and going bald…high estrogen not too big of a concern for me personally as long as it not causing issues if it ever causes gyno I’ll just have surgery to remove Btw never used peds before in life, just had low testosterone always knew I did since like age 19 Btw good honesty in video, don’t see much of that concerning these types of topics

[@flochfitness4271]

Nice man. Are you doing through a clinic/doc? And are you doing this for HRT or to become superphysiological? 👍👍

[@saywhat3104]

@@flochfitness4271 Doing through an hrt clinic under supervision of doctor/md Just doing for HRT however if I obtain any muscle mass I won’t complain lol You think 200-400 a week is enough to achieve any muscle gain/better muscle growth?

[@flochfitness4271]

@@saywhat3104 cool! Keep me posted

[@BMill88]

How are u now

[@wendellthompson2149]

Good one. Thanks

[@flochfitness4271]

@@wendellthompson2149 appreciate it. Hope it helps 💪🏻💪🏻

[@bennisim7949]

Thank you for your video. Have you considered storing sperm in case you want to have another baby and you are trt. Not sure how trt impacts sperm activity.

[@flochfitness4271]

For sure. I went on the HCG thinking it would preserve production but it’s definitely a concern. I am going to test my sperm soon. Keep you posted.

[@ashleytaylor994]

Do you feel better? More confidence? Less depression

[@flochfitness4271]

Night and day from where I was

[@Willemies]

Not much of a difference to me, 1 month on trt

[@flochfitness4271]

@@Willemies sounds like you may be a bit frustrated and maybe disappointed. it’s different for everyone. Make sure you are working with your healthcare practitioner to dial in dosing accordingly. It’s a process. Good luck and keep us posted!

[@h00dini]

why you taking finasteride?

[@flochfitness4271]

I am actually off it now. I was taking the finasteride to manage a genetic predisposition to aromatics testosterone into DHT. My father had prostate cancer so didn’t want increased testosterone to affect my prostate. Because I am now dosing more often (every 2 days 30mg) I am off the finasteride and anestrozol and will recheck my blood work to see if my DHT and estradiol are still in check. Hope this helps!

[@h00dini]

@@flochfitness4271 i’m doing same. i just thought you were using it got hair loss.

[@seanlefloch]

@@h00dini no need for hair anymore 😂😂😂

[@ashleytaylor994]

Everyone cheats in CrossFit . Look at how big the girls are

[@ashleytaylor994]

We’re you forced to get vaccinated?

[@modirutvik6635]

Sasta joe rogan

[@GymBenefits-d9c]

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