My 3 Month Testosterone Results Before & After | TRT Over 40 (Life Updates) 

I am 67. I started TRT through Peter MD about two months ago. In just a few days after starting, my mental alertness skyrocketed, and my energy is much better. My memory loss has been eliminated. I’ve purposely lost 75 pounds since January, and the TRT is helping with that. Although I’m a widower (1 1/2 years now) after 45 great years with my wife, ED has corrected without anymore little blue pills. Never thought I’d even look for companionship again, but my rejuvenated body has frankly caused me start…exploring again. 😮 I plan to post here after my next labs to provide a comparison.

Greatly appreciate you opening up with your personal journey. Very helpful in many ways. Thanks John.

I always appreciate your life updates John! Thanks for sharing!

Hi, Just some clarifications because I’m not sure if you are following an endocrinologist in this process: - TRT it’s good IF needed; if your original levels of testosterone were in normal range the indication of replacement is not accurate, and its use is not innocuous, there are potential side effects in the short and long term - A sangaree (yeah, to donate blood is nothing more than that, pretty close to use leeches) is not a treatment for, what you are describing, a basically normal level of hematocrit and hemoglobin; in any case they solve the issue when the levels are too high, but it’s only a control of the sign, not of the source, and the source is: you are using testosterone! Teetostore increases level of hemoglobin and hematocrit. Thank you for sharing your journey; for more accuracy I suggests you to look for an endocrinologist or internal medicine specialist (I’m a surgical oncologist)

Thank you for the video. It was helpful in the sense as well because others made comments about their own TRT Journey and it answered questions I was interested in that now do not need to be asked.

Hi John, nice relaxed presentation, you should do more of the spontaneous stuff! I have a full blood test every year now so I can compare my blood values, which are important to general health. From personal experience, recommend next time you include the Prostate Specific Antigen test (PSA) to keep tabs on your prostate, especially for those of us over 50. My last blood test showed up highly elevated values for PSA as I had inflammation of my prostate. We don't much like to talk about this subject but the fact is our prostate continues to grow. I personally highly recommend doing this test for peace of mind as with early diagnosis its treatable and curable.

Thank you for the update; I bet more people care about you and your well-being than you might think. Thank you for all of your content; it has really helped me.

Just in time. I made my 1st appointment for TRT. Hoping it goes well. This video and the bros in comment definitely has me pumped up about the treatment.

I’ve gained loads of good stuff from you. Being forced to replace my wardrobe after significant weight loss, finding your videos was timely for me. I don’t really care about impressing anyone, but the compliments keep rolling in. I continue to receive comments like ‘you are sure looking great with your keen sense of fashion’ (or something like that). It’s changed my life for the better. Keep it up, John.

Hi John, thank you for the great video, My doc just started me on TRT (doing my first shot today) and this was some great information and perspective. He Also stressed that it's not a magic pill but something that can help with getting my vitality back. I still have to put in the work and I am planning on it. Now I'm going to have to check out the rest of your stuff. Thanks again!

Great video. Before starting TRT, really consult with someone about your bloodwork as well as your total health., consider certain lifestyle choices that can impact your hormonal profile. At 50 I was noticing I could not keep the same body composition, regardless what I tried. Felt a lack of libido. Saw all the hype of TRT and possible symptoms for considered usage. Got my blood tested. My total T was at 984, but my SHGB was 127. Basically this high SHGB was killing my free T. Was already taking Boron, Ashwagandha, and Tonka Ali to attempt to lower SHGB. Clearly not making a dent. Decided to try TRT and get my total T up to basically crush SHGB and increase my free T ratio. Over about 9 months definitely saw some benefits, but also saw some negative side effects like high blood pressure, worried about elevated DHT . Was doing additional research and found that extended intermittent fasting and extended restriction of carbs can raise SHGB (these levels also increase naturally as we age). I had been doing IF for years and reaped the benefits of keeping my body fat % below 13% or lower during summer. Decided to stop IF tweak my diet and retest blood after 3 months. Low and behold SHGB dropped to the 30's, in the lower range of normal. Decided to get off TRT and cycled some supplements to help jumpstart my natural production. Blood work at 3 months post last TRT dose had be back at 913 and SHGB at 37. Felt amazing again. Just my story, but may provide one of your viewers that TRT is a great option if you need it, but also look at the total picture before making the call.

John! I love these more "real and off the cuff" type videos. So good my man. #legend

Hello John, thank you for all you do, your videos have been a real inspiration for me to upgrade my style and I'm now getting a lot of compliments from beautiful women! I have lost about 25 lbs. using intermittent fasting. Funny I have started my own sober October birthday month 66 years old on the 19th., so far so good! Thank you, Fritz from Riverside, Calif.

Ramble videos are always good. Best for listening to between meetings, don't have to pay much attention to the video feed, kinda like listening to a podcast.

Great content as always! I appreciate you.

Thanks for the update

Good for you, John. Take care and enjoy life.

Thanks for sharing John.

Keep it up John!!

Hey John! I like how open and forthright you are. Very natural, comfortable, organic video. It’s an invitation to your home and you so thank you. Question: Have you noticed any increase in strength at the gym since you started TRT?

There are ways to control or bring down hematocrit or high red blood cel count. Yes, donating blood works but when my doctor told me my levels were elevated the whole blood letting thing sounded kind of barbaric to me. Less booze, more exercise, stay hydrated, eat oatmeal -bran- (slows down iron absorption). I did these things and when I did my next blood panel my range was perfect. Personally I do NOT enjoy the dizzy, sick feeling of pulling enough blood to control this, especially over and over being that I have no plan on stopping the TRT…So, maybe that “sober October” and a more strict exercise regiment is exactly what you need! Good luck on your journey! Thanks again for your honesty and insight! In addition to all of you TRT haters and nay sayers, I am 57 and have been healthy exercising/training since I was 19, non stop! But when I turned 46 I was feeling tired, forgetful, weak after workouts and I thought I was sick. So, I went to a Dr and did a shit ton of tests. Low Test was the answer my Dr. Told me. What’s good for you is good for you..YAY here’s a trophy for being so perfect!!! Stop hating and let everyone do what’s best for them!! ❤❤

Thanks for the update John, was wondering how you were doing with this. Just started mine 3 weeks ago.

Thank you so much for the update.

Nice one. So important to diagnose yourself

Thanks for the videos, I'm looking into TRT again, but Im heavily leaning toward Enclomiphine for myself, right now. Crazy, im in TN but my Jiu Jitsu instructor and his family are from Temecula. Glad I found your channel!

Hey John, I’ve had hair loss in my 20’s. 2 Fue procedures and on finasteride. Would try cause additional hair loss? or would I be covered being on finasteride?

Thanks for the update. I've got an appointment with my doctor on Friday and if he's not willing to check my blood then I'll be getting a new doctor. Just turned 53

Thank you for the video. For the last year I’ve felt like I had terminal disease. Extreme fatigue to the point some days/ weeks I could barely get out of bed. Brain fog to the point I couldn’t do basic math some days. After a year of Test and nothing was found. My Doctor talked to me about starting TRT. My total T for the past year has been 190. I’ve had one injection a week ago. So, I’m keeping my fingers crossed that this is the answer.

I started TRT about 9 using the same syringe/needle/vial combination that John talks about in the video. While I never had a problem with this method, it wasn't always the most convenient in terms of getting the measurement right, inection placement, traveling with supplies, etc. About a year ago, I switched to Xyosted. If you've ever seen an Epi-Pen, that's exactly what this looks like. It's already measured out, you never see a needle, and it's virtually painless. You inject it into your belly fat next to you navel, and I won't lie, you don't feel it. It's hurt more to pinch your fat than the injection itself. No mess, no fuss. It's truly been a game changer for me!

THANK YOU 4 THIS! this is very close to me

Great video thanks

Glad to see it's working for you! Two days ago, I got my blood work results after one year on TRT (2x per week). Starting test levels were 239; latest was 993 (24.3 free test). The only levels that were out of kilter were slightly high estradiol, which comes with higher test levels, and my LDL/HDL levels, which are soooo slightly off but improving. Triglyceride levels were amazing! At 60, in one year I've lost 20 lbs total, gained 9 lbs of muscle and seen my energy levels increase dramatically. I'm stronger than I've ever been. Plus, my libido has been energized. It may not be for everyone, but older guys should get educated and consider the option.

Started Trt last year I'm 58 and it has vastly improved my wellbeing feel good in body and mind I suppose it's not for everyone but I impressed

John, what about a video segment, or series even, of you interviewing some guys who’ve undergone a hair transplant, both FUE and FUT, as I’m sure with a bunch of your followers over 40 that many of us are dealing with male pattern baldness; I bring this up because I just had a consultation today and learned a lot about it, and thought it was interesting, but was taken aback by the cost; but it would be interesting to talk to these people and see if was worth it to them, did they get the results they wanted, etc.

I'm all here for the content and these health videos as well. I started my transformation about 5-6 months ago and I've lost about 20-25lbs. I have a long way to go and I've been maintaining my weight as well, so my plan is to refocus on my weight training and nutrition again. I'm also not getting into the Testosterone issue yet, but once i turn 40 I'll look into it. Also, for the Q&A, What would be the best route regarding updating your wardrobe while losing weight? Buy a few select pieces as you lose weight or just buy stuff for now and then buy more when the weight comes off?

i dont have sound right now, but how long until you started to feel happier, more energetic etc ?

Your friend is spot on about iron, John. Men shouldn't take any supplemental iron (unless specifically directed to do so by their physician) as it raises the risk of cardiovascular problems (and promote certain forms of cancer growth if you already have it). Speaking of which...the Vitamin D formula you are taking may actually improve both cardiovascular health and immunity. Vitamin K2 (as MK7) is very helpful for removing arterial calcium and sending it back into bones (where it's needed). And your Vitamin D levels are perfect. There are multiple studies stating Vitamin D can help ward off respiratory infections (PubMed). Glad to hear you're doing well!

TRT has been great and after 1 year and paying out of pocket, my urologist wrote me a prescription and got me a prior authorization for my insurance to cover it. So instead of paying $600+ for T I now pay a $15 copay for a 28 day supply. I hope that all that are on it find the right doctor, who reads current science and helps you too.

What’s up John. I’m glad you did this one! I took out my paperwork and compare mine with yours about the same. I use a liquid vitamin D/K2 BY Thorne works pretty good. And your right it sucks doing it every week but I’m used to it! Lol. I’m out here in Scottsdale myself. Love your videos I’m learning a lot of different Fashion styles.

Great video! A question: was your blood taken at the peak or in a trough, so I mean right before the next administration or not?? Thanks

At our age it is important not to lose muscle. Glad you are doing great

Are you taking anything additional to the testosterone? I know Peter MD normally uses more than that but in California some things aren't allowed.

Previously you talked about not wearing undershirts or tees under your normal shirt. Temperature can affect that, but for us larger guys who are super self conscious about our ‘moobs’, the undershirt is a necessary confidence booster, to cover those pesky critters. Any thoughts or suggestions (minus surgery)? Are there alternative undergarments to help us out?

Been on it for 7 years and it changed my life. I get bloodwork 2-3 times a year under an MD supervision. I have lost & kept off approx. 20 pounds, built more muscle and have strong focus and motivation.

Free test is the more important when trying to get into shape or build muscle. Also how is your mental state. Should be better as well. All the best with your journey.

I am 66 yrs old.. my last testosterone test number was 349 ..I was feeling week,fatigue,and low libido..after lots of research I decided to go for time release Pallets inserted in your button. It was done by a doctor Md. I feel great no side effects. On the contraire..lots of energy and great and fast results of lifting weights and getting more muscle mass. This process one has to do it every 6 months. $700 per session.

Congratulations on your numbers 👊😎

Great video! I get an annual hormone panel blood test done, everything still fine at 47. I always urge guys to work on sleep, stress, drinking less alcohol, working out and eating less crap first THEN getting bloodwork done - if Test still low after all that then TRT is a good option IMO. My issue is with guys having self-inflicted low Test from cr*ppy lifestyle yet jumping on TRT unnecessarily.

I’ve been in it for two years. I was VERY low - same levels as a man in his 90’s. I’m now slightly above average for a guy in his early 50’s which is right where I want it. John: you’re watching your PSA levels, right?

Hey John, well done losing weight. I'm working on it too. My doctor put me on a Whole 30 type of diet for 3 months. It's actually working. I still have to find some time to get back to the gym though. If I could buy a couple extra hours a day I'd probably do it.

Hi John very informative video I really like the style of these they are more organic and don’t feel ‘staged’. I am 58 and thinking of doing testosterone things but everyone I ask tells me negative things about it like bad for your liver etc. can you tell me any negatives that you’ve heard ? Also I don’t think it’s as easy to get my hands on here in the UK. Anyway, I watch all your videos and they are great and really help my self confidence. Cheers mate and take care 👍

Been on TRT for little over a year now. Told my PCP and he is uninterested in commenting on it. I think TRT solves a ton of issues that would hurt big pharmaceutical from selling antidepressants to weight loss and many other drugs that keep you dependent. TRT solves issues. Get tested. If T is low, give it a try if not for you then stop. If you do the work and lay off fast food you will be amazed how good you feel.

Thank you for video . What are your weekly dosages ?

Enjoyed the video. I recently had bloodwork and my testosterone level was in the 30's I am going to start a regiment here in a couple weeks. I was hoping to gain some energy from it and I'm thinking it's so low I might get an energy boost. Fingers crossed

Is regular morning wood a good sign for test levels? Also, is it true that once you start TRT you can't stop as it shuts down your natural test production?

Keep on eye on iron. ( Hemochromatosis ) High levels can potentially damage organs . People with Irish background are at higher risk. Get Ferritin checked . If high give Blood to bring levels down

Great video.

I am very healthy 50 years old. I do low-dose TRT (90 mg twice a week subcutaneous). I also supplement with Tongkat Ali/Fadogia Agrestis.

I started TRT about two years ago. I’ve lost about 10lbs without working out. My shoulders, pecks, traps, and arms got noticeably bigger. I donate blood every 2 months to Redcross. Just had my bi-annual blood work. Doctor said she loves my numbers. I started with test levels in the 220’s I’m in the 860’s consistently now. The best part is my mental health is frigging awesome. Zero anxiety, depression etc. I inject 20 units Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday. Good stuff I recommend every guy over 40 to get tested

Please keep us posted on your trt journey. I'm convinced I am in need of this therapy. I am 55 and exhausted within a few hours of waking up. Dr said testosterone level is normal at 340? I watch my diet, use to hit the gym can no longer do so because of no energy, Feels like I'm dying a slow death and dont like it so these videos are very helpful.

What emotional or physical changes have you noticed? Have your workouts improved? Sleep? Mood?

If you switch your dosing, you'll fix the problems with hematocrit and iron. Basically any TRT dosage, can be taken sub-Q rather than IM, and more importantly taken 3 times as week as opposed to weekly or bi-weekly. You end up with much more natural levels of testosterone, as its the giants spikes and valleys that cause issues.

Most people I see doing testosterone have not taken the step of actually getting fit. Get shredded, maximize your cardio health, and take your body fat % down to 15% then see where you are. Give your body a chance to show you what it can do. Health isn't in a pill/shot.

Great #'s John. Giving blood on a regular basis is a good way to reduce the "Thick Blood" issue. Also, talk to your health care professional about the Vitamin K in the D3+K2 sup you are taking. I believe vit K can contribute to high hemoglobin and hematocrit #'s, But I am not a Dr. so please verify.

If you don't like the weekly shots, you might consider switching to the gel that you put on daily. You just rub it on your shoulders each day so you get a consistent dose. Plus, it's available in a generic so it's really cheap. Through my insurance, I pay $20 every three months.

What brand was your D3 K2 vitamin?

I've donated 201 pints of blood; it helps. Good for you and people need it!

I had a feeling you were going to have about 20 free testosterone. A lot of body builders want to get between 24-28 lol my testosterone is about 650 and free is 15 and I don’t take trt I’m also 30. You have good numbers !!

What was the reason you started trt ? Do you exercise, cardio/ weights ?

Big fan of these check in videos... Keep 'em coming!!! Thanks, John!

Thank you for posting this and your other video. Details on what you tested, your levels before and after and what normal ranges are is great!!

I gave up drinking years ago. Ask yourself, why do you really need it? Unless you're an aficionado, it's probably the one thing we started doing just to fit in. My friends asked me why and I said if it comes down to taste, there are a lot more other things I'd prefer to drink. There was a study that said 70% of people don't even like the taste of alcohol, why do you think they make it taste like other things? Might as well drink the other things. If it's just the buzz I'm looking for, then there's another set of issues I should address. My life isn't so bad that I need to escape something and the problems I have are manageable. Therapy has done more for me than alcohol. I make plenty of bad decisions on my own without alcohol, I don't need it to make me less sensible. In the end, it never made my experience better or more fun. If I'm drunk am I really experiencing it? Afterwards you just feel like sh!t. Then there's saving money, losing weight, not feeling horrible, not hanging around drunk idiots....I just don't feel like I need it in my life anymore. And I sure don't miss it.

I am very interested in doing this. I had a bloodwork done but my numbers are in range so my Dr wont put me on it. 😤 You never mentioned how you feel now. What kind of results have you seen and is it worth the effort??

You would find that the injections "suck" less if you would directly draw with small gauge insulin needles and inject twice or three times/week. Less muscle damage at the injection site, less conversion to estradiol and DHT due to reduced spiking of the T level.

I'm on my 8th week of TRT and HCG. I was wondering if you think your weight loss was due to TRT. How about your strength and motivation?

Please continue posting on your TRT. I'm 66 y/o and think I need to give it a try.

What do you mean peptide for losing weight ? What should I ask my doctor ?

Hi John! Impressive therapy getting Free T to 20! I can’t find anywhere with how many mg’s are you taking weekly? I’d pound the weights and sprints and get jacked. Book a ticket to the Philippines and find a 20 year old to keep you happy! That’s my plan. Just started daily injections yesterday. I think evenings are best because the cyp takes 10-12 hours to peak and that corresponds with the daily diurnal rhythm of T. I hope it fixes any raised hemocrit or hemoglobin issues. I donate blood regularly anyway.

Is this the cream/ gel or injections?

Are your labs done in the US? The normal ranges are pretty high compared to Labcorp here in the US.

You’re not way off base :). You asked lol. Numbers are important but the WAY YOU FEEL is probably the most important. Total T is a general reference. Low is worse than high. You’re not, obviously, a body builder which has multiple, multiple, times the range. Your Total T is good. I’ve been doing this since 2008 and there’s the ‘range’ which is kinda situational, but it really goes to how you feel and how much you are prescribed. I agree that it’s strange that there’s a taboo when women get hormone treatment and us guys get it as well, and that it’s taboo that we are tagged as being un-natural, as opposed to when women do it, then it’s OK. So… adjust the amount you get injected and how you feel. At our age, I honestly believe how you feel makes a ton of sense, vs the numbers Labcorp tells you. It would be easy to abuse, if that’s what you wanted, but I hear you when you just want to feel good/normal. Why is it so shaming for us men to want to feel ‘normal’ or good?

John did you lose weight with the factor meals?

Congratulations on the numbers, well done. However, no sober October as we need to celebrate (will explain later).

Reducing your iron levels is a good thing. Therapeutic phlebotomy (donating blood) has other benefits as well. As red blood cells age they lose flexibility and having your body produce new ones helps blood to better flow through the vessels - especially through smaller capillaries. It also reduces blood viscosity - another net positive. High iron stores have been linked to higher cancer rates as evidenced from comparisons of women pre vs post menstrual and associated incidences of cancer. Better idea than sober October to consider is modifying your lifestyle to just decrease alcohol consumption on a regular basis. I’ve stopped drinking during the week and limit myself to two drink a night weekend. I will typically split a bottle of wine in to a 375ml bottle if I’m opening a bottle by myself. Everything in my body seems to work better as a result and it helps a great deal with weight management. The liver can regenerate itself and giving it periodic breaks from alcohol goes along way toward optimizing its function. Also helps you to recover better from exercise - and possibly keep you more on track with fitness goals.

I’ve been on trt for five years. About four years ago I switched my protocol to injecting subcutaneously every other day. I can’t tell you how much better this protocol has been. First, no big needles and no pain at all. Second, I avoid the spikes and troughs. Even if you don’t think you are having issues with ups and downs, you are. Best of luck!

Switching to sub Q injections can help keep your hemoglobin/hematocrit down. Donating blood too often gets old.

I’ve been on TRT for 6 years (I’m 53). One of the wisest decisions I’ve ever made. However, everyone should understand that TRT itself isn’t a magic pill. I highly urge everyone who is considering it, to combine TRT with better eating and exercise to get max results. Another thought…don’t expect drastic change overnight but allow some time for getting “dialed in” as each person is different and requires different dosages as well as receiving different results. But trust me…over the course of time, proper dosages and better eating and exercise….game changer.

Remember to monitor your blood pressure on TRT. Your hematocrit and heamoglobin may drop back into range if you inject twice per week vs once like you had mentioned. Its also actually less painful because its the amount of oil that causes the most discomfort. It's not a "theory" it keeps things stable it actually DOES and you can see the positive benefits of of injecting more frequently on your blood work. I'd also suggest regular morning cardio daily, (20 mins heart rate 100-120bpm) baby aspirin and even dropping the dose slightly before doing blood draws because that's not just a one time thing it will end up being every few months for life if you don't nip it in the bud right now. Good luck!

I'm 6'4" 220 lbs, not fat, good muscle mass. My T has always been in the high 100s or low 200s. Worst symptom of low to have is I have terrible insomnia, I just can't sleep.

Accept the challenge, John! As you know, alcohol does more harm than good. Thanks for the update

John, Hematocrit at 60.7 is a problem. That means your blood is too thick .. too many red blood cels as a side effect of the TRT. You want your Hematocrit under 0.50. The risk you run when your blood is too thick is an increased chance of stroke, heart attack, etc. One way to resolve that is to donate blood, which will reduce the HCT (hematocrit) fairly quickly, but at 0.60 it might take more than once to get back under 0.50. You can donate blood every two months or so (provided they only take one unit). The problem with donating blood to reduce HCT is that your Iron levels also reduce, and they can become too low which is a whole other set of problems. You want full Iron Studies in your Labs every time to keep an eye on Iron levels and Ferritin. Over age 50 I would say the average man's total Testosterone level would be around 350 ng/dL, but most men feel best when their total Testosterone levels are around 500 ng/dL or so. You don't need 800+ ng/dL! You want the lowest possible dose that makes you feel better. The higher the dose of T, the more chance (and severity) of unwanted side effects. To say the upper value in a normal range is 1,100 ng/dL is just comedy. I would say that's higher than any man of any age has shown in the history of the world. You're only getting up there with injections of T.

My testosterone came back around 100 I’m 42 and am waiting on my first cycle of meds now couldn’t imagine anyone wanting to feel like I do when there’s options to feel better

How many mg injection and the frequency?

No offense here and that's coming from a place of honest concern but I would question who gave you the "range"-numbers on the Hematocrit. The range for the Hematocrit (at least in Western Europe) is 40 to 52 and the red flag for blood doping would be 50. Over 60 was recorded in the mid 1990s during the Tour de France when EPO had been used a lot. On top of that, the number increased when you are sick.

Cool John didnt realize you lived in Temecula. Im right up the road in French Valley. Love Altisma winery. Im a member, solid wine and great food at Gaspars! Let me know if you ever want to meet up for a coffee, would love to pick your brain. Thanks for the great content!

Are you familiar with Richard Cooper John? Most guys on here would be I have no doubt. He has gone into this in great detail. The one question you need to ask your Dr regards to your T results " what was the same score for a male my hight and weight 20 years ago? Apparently, they lower the scores every year

You're doing good. Just try to split the dose like you said and do it subcutaneous instead of intra muscular. If you start lifting weights and do cardio you won't have to donate blood that often. And of course you going to have that v taper body type.

I'm 47 i believe I have low testosterone I'm thinking about taking testogel 16.2mg but i hear alot about it can cause prostate cancer or heart attacks is this true any advise please ?

Yes, u will have to donate blood. Same with ferritin. Ensure that you stay HYDRATED at all times. Blood viscosity increases with rise in your HEmoglobin and hematocrit.

@ 60 hematocrit, I would donate asap.. Donating will reduce it it by 3 points. You will still be on the high side. I recommend lots of fish oil, Nattokinase, drink lots of water/fluids, and steady state cardio for at least 30 min a day.