What You Need To Know Before You Start Testosterone Replacement Therapy #4  

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I’m a 44 year old male. TRT changed my life, improved my marriage, and it makes me feel like in my 20s. Hands down, the best decision I’ve ever made!

I just started my TRT a couple days ago! I had blood drawn when I 1st suspected that I had low testosterone and it was staggering! I was at 132! 🤯🤯 When I tell yall all I wanted to do was curl up in a corner of the house and sleep! That’s all I could view myself doing! The thought of having to go out in the world made me soooo tired and exhausted! Definitely unmotivated! I can already feel a difference and it’s only day 3!

I was going to give my advice from experience. But this Dr. said more than I could.

Thank you very much Dr Steinberg. Very happy to see you treat the symptoms and not the number. You change my life for the best!!!! Keep it up.

Thanks TE! Beautiful playing as always 🙏🏾✨️✨️✨️

One of the most informative sessions on RU-vid I can confirm all this information from my own experience. 👍

Thank you for a great open discussion....insightful

Great interview with quality info.

Great video! Ty for making this content.

This validated what I thought about my GP at the clinic .she said I was normal but on RU-vid I found symposiums and lectures by specialists that said I was normal for an 80 year old.

I had stage 4 Hodgkin’s lymphoma at the age of 25, I’m 33 now. I work an outdoor active job and eat fairly healthy the vast majority of the time. My energy levels are ALWAYS low, libido is almost non existent (I won’t turn it down,but I don’t feel the drive to initiate), brain fog, lack of ambition. All of those started occurring after chemotherapy for 6 months. My T levels came up 293 and they stated these were normal (ranging 170-780 “normal” scale). I know how I felt before cancer/chemo and how I’ve felt after and it has never been the same.

Wow, I have just started on trt through my doctor in England, you have answered every question in my head… thank you so much 😊

In 2017 I had 2 readings. February the level was 6 and then in June the level was 3 - waited 8mths to see Endo Specialist and checked pituary gland as well. Given the GEL. Used for 12mths. Got level upto 12 twice and GP refused to continue treatment. Now just get the fact that I am over 50 it goes with age. Just done private tests and back to 2017 levels so will start the argument again. My issue is Libido (none) and Fatigue. This was the best all round discussion I have seen. Ian UK

I’m 26 and ever since I was 22 I have felt completely fatigued, brain fogged beyond ability to function, and zero strength/confidence in my ability to face the world. A year ago my testosterone was 285 in my blood work. After that doctor appointment I got serious about working out and getting in better shape. I lost 45 pounds and got in better shape, but I still was fatigued and still couldn’t keep up hanging out with people my age, so I’ve let myself go again out of feeling defeated (dumb I know). Now I’ve got a work order for blood work a year later, but I got covid this week and now I’m even more foggy/fatigued than usual. I feel so powerless and pathetic. I’m scared of taking anything, but I think trt could help me. I visited a minute clinic today (Saturday) and the doctor there said I should probably wait til I recover more from my covid before doing the blood work to make sure it’s accurate. We’ll see what happens. I’m not suicidal, but if I’m constantly fogged/fatigued/weak willed and unable to face the world, then what’s the point of it all? I work a physically active job outside and idk how I’m gonna be able to do it with this lingering covid fatigue.

Thank you. Been following lab values and numbers while trying to figure out my fatigue and depressive symptoms even with low ‘normal’ numbers.

great show...i thinking about trt this help so mouch...thank you!

Im 63 about 8 years ago i felt my thinking changing,just had no interest in sex anymore and physically felt tired no drive what so ever,went to my GP, got tested and he said my levels are normal for your age,he said i was .9, whatever that means,so im gonna go on TRT, had enough of feeling crap,all the symptoms i see in this podcast i have and realised what was going on myself,so this has confirmed what i already concluded and i thank you for that.very well explained.what is the go to testosterone/drug for this therapy? CYPRONATE ?, due to having a long ester..

My family doctor is all over it - getting pushback from my insurance provider even though my test level is medically at a dangerously low level.

Great video. I’m 60 and started 100mg/week 3 months ago. It is a game changer. I had every symptom that checked off the boxes.

I gotta get on it bad im 40 my life is shit i use to have so much energy athletic everything was good now wow everything is rough last time i got checked it was in the 200s and the doc said its ok i say bullshit and tht was 15yrs ago from then my life is like a slide going straight down im gonna get my blood tested asap and figure this shit out thanks for the video😊

Was on 100 mg a week for 1.5 years. Felt good first year then after a year it felt like it wasnt working. Dr increased it to 200 a week split in 2 injections a month ago. Feel great and the lower back pain ive had for 4 year went away. Not sure how but it did

This is such a great video☺️ you guys deserve more subscribers

I would like to add I am only taking vitamins and I am not on any other medications. I did hard physical work all my life. I contribute that to the good health that I enjoy at my age

I started talking to my General Physician about my low T symptoms about 5 years ago. My GP is refusing to treat my low T because she claims that tests prove that it is bad for the heart. I made her test my heart and it is in amazing shape. She still refuses my request for a trial run. My T results are low, but not out of range, so she will not prescribe TRT. I am absolutely done with my reduced quality of life and have just started looking for TRT on the "black market." I thoroughly enjoyed this episode. I learned a lot, thank you.

I was an active weightlifter, I took anti anxiety meds due to work stress. I went from loving life, to being lazy, depressed, gained alot of fat etc Checked my T levels it was 3.11 nmol/l..... Off to see a specialist regarding TRT.

How do u treat high shbg and testosterone resistance at the cellular levels?

I had extremely low testosterone result of free teatosterone only 0.7 & total testosterone only 26! I'm a 53 year old man. Severe fatigue, really bad hot flashes with sweats & also night sweats, brain fog, sexual dysfunction. started 150mg testosterone injections weekly and almost up to 200 total testosterone & 5 free testosterone now after 6 months of trt. No more crazy sweats & mood swings, more energy & definite sexual improvements.

Thank you, 32 (33 few months) and came in free t 27.7pg/ml, total t1 104 ng/dl and total t2 107 ng/dl. Started 1ml per two weeks to begin baseline info from blood work. Alway intrigued about what to expect, especially since I’m taking ssri and would like to ultimately be off of that

Great show. I would like to know if type II diabetes can cause low testosterone? Directly, or by causing metabolic syndrome. Dr. Steinberg mentioned something Important, that I have rto research, and that's low testosterone and sleep apnea, This is the first time I've heard that link mentioned.

I just went to quest diagnostics and my total testosterone is 159L and my free testosterone is 50.8. I feel like crap, no energy, very sluggish, very obese, mild depression, very irritable, lost of mood swings, and I am fed up with it. I am here at work at 6:50 am in the morning and I schedule an appointment at atlantic men clinic here in Miami, Fl. I hope this can give me a boost to start feeling better and start enjoying the things i used to do when I was young. I am 45 years of age, 5'7 and weight 230lbs. My triglycerides level is at 547H, total cholesterol 307H, direct LDL 173H, CHRONIC KIDNEY DISEASE, Moderately High Risk 105mg, hemoglobin A1c 6.2H, Vitamin D 19L, i also have protein in my urine 2+, as you can see I am so freaking mess up and I don't know where to start. My insurance didn't cover repatha which is an injection to lower your cholesterol by 50%. Every doctor I see just give me medications and tell to me diet and exercise, but how can i start when I am severly fatigue all of the time and have no motivation!!!

the issue I see often is, those in favour of trt, ALWAYS unobjectively down play the negatives and pump up the positives. increases in red blood cells shouldn't be easily overlooked but it's often.... yeah it might happen but it's a controversial topic... but the pluses are ... this absolutely does improve life. There is very little objectively released data.

What you need to know is it will give you a new lease on life aswell as extend your quality of life . Truly amazing hormone.

My test is 7.60nmol and my free-test is 0.167 - I've been hypogonadal for the better part of a decade but refused treatment via the NHS as they wanted to put me on Nebido with a crazy low dosage protocol. I worked hard for 10 years to increase my test naturally and I adapted my life to suit; I train 3-4 times a week, 240lbs and muscular and hold down a successful finance job. Despite this, I'm now pushing 40 and my levels are dropping, I don't want to get to 50 and feel like I missed out on the best years of my life because I made do with what I had. I'm jumping on 100mg a week with HCG as I still maybe want kids in a few years. This video was extremely helpful in confirming I was making the correct choice. Thankyou very much.

My T was 200 and my Endo said you're only 40 and too young to be on TRT. If you can even lose 10kg you will notice a difference in your levels. My results a year later is now 150. I feel fatigued every afternoon, can't lose weight, train hard but my muscles feel soft, I just don't feel like myself or "manly" anymore. I've made an appointment for a couple of weeks from now and hopefully can get started on trt. I hate needles but I can't live like this anymore

Best way to treat high testosterone with astronomical SHBG? Please?

I been tested for 2 years now, I am what I would call close to borderline, hitting 450 and borderline being 300, i believe i should have above 700. I have all the symptoms for low testosterone.

Im 35 i had my blood tested by a urologist after feeling lethargic and having low sex drive for a while. My TSH was 4.71 which he said is high and my testosterone was 235. He said before trying trt I needed to figure out why my TSH was so high by a GP.. is this doctor doing right or giving me a runaround when I first went in he said there was no way I'd have low testosterone but then I do.

I'm experiencing a lot of anxiety and it's making me eat like crazy so I'm gaining weight I EXPRESSLY told my provider I needed to minimize weight gain. Pellets 1000 Sex drive up Sleep better Eating like crazy 43 yr old Baseline 305 / 6 Been on 3 weeks. Gained 12lbs. Sure mostly water but my appetite is crazy for sweets and salty... which is making things worse I work out plenty.

Please tell me what is the normal average of measurement of Testastron in the normal state.

Any info (good or bad) on AVEED? 10 week shot.

I just got mine checked, and my levels are at 131, so im low what dosage should i expect my dr to put me on?

I have hypothyroidism since birth, I am 27 male. I've felt off since 25 and only getting worse. My total T is 16 to 21 nmol/L each time I tested over the years. Thise numbers are considered normal but on the lower end. I can't hold muscle like I use to, i feel like my strength and energy is zapped from me. I lack motivation, I feel good after gym session then feel mediocre again a few hours later. I'm very convinced my test is off. As I eat very healthy. But my doctor won't test anything more then total, no SHBG, no free test.

Would only taking HCG increase test levels, and be a viable long term option for younger males? I am 26 yo, and my test levels are on far lower side, but my LS and FSH are somewhat low. I want to keep my fertility, so I was wondering would pure HCG potentialy do the trick?

The book testosterone for life is a great resource for anyone looking to learn about Trt Dr Morgentaler of the US

51yr , testosterone about 236 last lab. They have me on 1ml of 100mg every 2 weeks. I’m 2 weeks in and I feel a nice boost. Does anyone know how fasting / keto would work with TRT?

I'll be 60 in August and just started with 150mg/ml cream, eight days ago (75mg twice a day for a total of 150 mg). My level was 234 and I had so many symptoms. I'm starting to feel better already. I wish I had done this 2 years ago when I started having symptoms.

It's easier to get blood from a stone than test from an Australian Dr. I get mine at the gym

Do you have any suggestions for CT

I guess I'm really unusual. I got on a tight program of TRT and I absolutely hated it. I really don't know why. I've never really had any symptoms. But I have had absolutely zero interest in sex. Maybe I'm a freak, but I don't miss it at all. Having a libido can be a real pain in the ass. With no Test., your never bugged with that stuff. I just don't know if that is really Ok. I don't have any symptoms, so I still don't know if I've any problem. Why can't anyone answer this ?

Thanks for this good video. I don't understand the units that he is expressing with regard to the testosterone levels being six or eight or ten. I had my testosterone checked and they said the normal range for my age, 62, is 229 to 902 and that my level is 150 which is low. These units are ng/dl. I have been prescribed trt in gel form by my doctor. Does anyone know what this doctor is talking about with levels of single digits and that a ten for example warrants trt?

Im 51 and used to workout like a madman back in my 20s and 30s and then life happened and I had two kids and then ended up a single full-time dad and the last 4 or 5 years ive slowly declined physically and mentally and my last physical last year my testosterone was 9.2 out of spread of 7.2 - 24 and my doctor is like oh your normal.....i know im not and can't seem to find a local doctor willing to put me on trt....its so frustrating.

How do I get rid of cystic acne FROM TRT! Yea I have a tiny bit more energy however the side effects outweigh the benefits.

TRT is a game changer, it changes your life.

Hey that’s my doctor!

What happens when get trt and have slow growing cancer. Psa 1.2 so does it affect it or does it not affect it but most dr won't touch a person with slow growing not treated cancer

Can the Dr. Recommended a reputable urologist in Toronto that treats low testosterone

Where is your office? The clinics Ive seen are charging way more that $40

Did a T blood test. My doctor said it was in normal range for my age (62). I thght WTF! He Wldnt prescribe me TRT. I had most of the symptoms of low T. Went through a sports medicine clinic and found my T reading was 16 on a 11-40 scale. They prescribed me TRT. Can’t wait to start it.

I want and feel like I need the help but the fact that I’m too young is scary. Like why am I so young (21+) and feel like shit. Everything that he explained I felt . I have no motivation and desire to better myself I get so stuck if that makes sense. I wake up in the morning and just feel like there’s weights on top of me I don’t want to get off bed because I have no drive. I sometimes clean around my apartment but lose concentration quick and just end up taking a “break” I’ll lay down in bed and and use my phone and then get back up and continue my chores. I don’t wanna say I’m lazy, it feels more different and deeper then that but since I’ve been feeling like this I’ve gotten used to it and I hate it. Every time I try and talk to somebody about this they just shut me down and think I’m using it as an excuse to just hop on. So it’s very discouraging. I want to better myself and feel like the man that I’m supposed to be. Any help or advice will help!

I started TRT 10 weeks ago 1 weekly jab of 150 test enanthate but like an idiot I never did my blood or Check my test levels I started getting ED worse than it's ever been a week a go really not sure wt I should do the more research I do the more confused I am. I don't live in the US so I can't just Go to the doctors

Thanks for the video I live in uk and I've had 2 tests and total testosterone was 6.67nmol and 7.21 nmol . Ive got all the symtoms but hot flashes and brain fog are affecting my daily life most the doctors say iv got secondary hypogonadism but doctors making me wait till I lose 10% weight is there any ways to manage symtoms

I am 48 years old. I got a blood test when I was 35 years for the first time in my life and it was 38 ! Doctors were baffled. I have done over 20 to 30 test since then and never has been over 45! Anybody have any answers?

(57M) TRT changed my life and HRT has helped my gf (67F) resume a very sex driven life.

My only downside to TRT has been increased amount of back hair. But my wife shaves my back and enjoys it cuz she’s hates hair. Lol

You got me at 27:40 :DDDD Awesome. I like this doc, he explains very clearly, calm and accurately this stuff. My doctor didn't really explain things too well so I am doing my research now before hopping on TRT. 14nmol/l & 225 pmol/l with typical symptoms here and had this always during my adulthood (soon 28).

I'm 250 years old and been on TRT for 150 years. I feel like a young 100 year old

Just found this podcast very informative. Would you consider a free test of 77 pg/ml low? And my FSH was 16. Regular test came back normal like 600. I’m 42 and have many symptoms of low T

As a diabetic type 2 in 40’s with healthy heart, would you recommend TRT?

It’s funny how the doctor said he made his nurse do the experiment for him. I am sure there was no nurse.

I think a lot of it is due to the fact that it is equated to drug use like PED’s and a lot of doctors, just shy away from it like a lot of doctors shy away from treating anyone with true pain because of the opioid epidemic I believe that’s a big part of it, which is not a good thing for someone who really needs therapy

I was prescribed the gel recently, and before starting I wanted to do some research. Seems there are varying opinions on TRT and it's made me a little hesitant to hop on board. I've resolved to putting in real effort to fix my diet, build a solid sleep schedule, and get back in the gym to reduce weight and pump some iron to hopefully negate some factors that may have been reducing my natural testosterone and see where I end up. I started being symptomatic during lockdowns where I wasn't going out and exercising pretty much at all. Is this a solid course of action? Not taking TRT off the table, just saving it for a last resort.

Should have talked more about Hematocrit and blood clotting. Also high blood pressure and strokes.

Should a guy go to Urologist or Endocrinologist to get better testing and possibly TRT?

Guys any idea how to get free rest up ? I’m always naturally around 800-900 ng/dl test but my free test is 2.3 ng/dl. I am hearing about boron which I have ordered but any other suggestions?

Had the pellets got nothing from that application.

After years i finally had a blood test at 33 years old my total is 271 nl dl free is 4 free percentage is 1.5% after taking tongkat ali and feeling positive effects.

I am 30 and after Covid infection my body changed. I had mental clarity and was managing a small business , now I am unemployed in debt , no motivation brain fog no sex urge and my test levels are at 615 and free test at 55 . I have tried every natural way to get back to full capacity like I was before 😢 I don’t drink or smoke and eat super healthy and I am working out a-lot and eating enough and I cannot even gain weight I’m like malnourished . I have testosterone cypionate but I am scared I will need this long term when I just want to have it help me get back to optimal level and then not need to depend on it . What should I do? Can I do just low dose for months then stop and then Let my natural levels come back?

were is your practice ? my test have test as low as 165 now doing exersise are a 264 that is blood drw ain the morning free is is like 5 so need help from somone that is knowlageble and willing to help / o I have being low siece my 40 s now Im 69 any reco mendation in Miami fla

mybloodtest said my test was at a 2.. im 40, doc is giving me 1 ml every two weeks , is that enough?

Do u need a prescription for this or can find it for yourself? Im crazy low energy always, mood, and recuperate very slowly. Im 60, i eat well, alwys been pretty fit. Tried many supplements etc.

Hello, I’m starting injectable TRT in a couple of days and need some help understanding this. I’m in Canada, so metric units. I’m 55 years old, starting Delatestryl 200mg/mL inject 0.25mL once a week to start. I have absolutely no libido which seems to have started last year after I had a stroke. They also found that my heart is only beating at 35%, and my doctor tells me my bloodwork shows I am in midst of heart failure? Crazy. Anyway, he’s concerned about my high level of Hb hemoglobin (red blood cells) in which my level is 185 and the range is 135-175. He tells me that this indicates blood being thick which is what happens being on T therapy. I’ve been using Testim 1% gel for about 6-months and I’ve found it useless. Each tube is 50mg/5g tube and apply one tube per day. Testostérone level is 7.8 and the range is 8.4-28.8 NT-PRO BNP = 521ng/L (whatever this is is what’s showing heart failure) I’ve been using Testim gel regular for about 6-months and it did nothing to raise my T level and have no libido at all which is why we’re now trying injectable IM. I’m wondering what you think of all this? Is 0.25mL injection enough to help with libido? Is this enough to help with workouts at the gym (starting also next week as part of stroke physio). What would you think would be an acceptable level for me to strive for so in so far as to inject weekly keeping in mind what I’ve mentioned about myself? I hope to stick to the gym regular as I once did but not for a long time now. I’m wanting enough to be helping me out on muscle mass also and don’t think that 0.25ml injection once a week would be enough?

I lost a testicle to cancer 5 years ago. I gained 50 pounds and i fell tired , lost the hair on my legs and other signs. Should i ask for testosterone?

Here in Utah , age men’s health is charging $75 per shot , and you have to do them weekly ! Someone has an advice for me? Where can I go ? I have a feeling that this so call clinic are a scam

I just got my level checked Im 281 will all the symptoms Im hoping TRT helps

Where are you located

Is 30 too young to start trt. I have the symptoms but my test is 427 and my free test is 9

I have type 2 diabetes can i still get on trt and will it help me?

ok, my doctor told me that my natural testosterone is 10 out of 32 nmol/l, which is normal low or like grey zone. which ranges in numbers of 288 out of 1000 ng/dL. He said that those numbers are of a 90 year old, yet I'm 40. He suggested that I go on TRT. My blood work came out and everything is excellent besides the low testosterone. I'm super scared to go on it! I don't know what to do. Also I started gym 4 months ago and i've seen gains and loss of fat, given that i never was really fat except some excess fat on belly and chest area. Also i do have sex drive but not what i used have in my early 20s. What do i do, does TRT shorten person life span?

TRT thickened my blood, gave me a blood clot and I had a heart attack at 49. If you do take it, please take a daily aspirin and give blood once a year. My doc never told me this and it took ten years after starting TRT to have the heart attack. Good luck!

I like andrew a lot Does he have a clinic in london

Why does the AUA say that 300 ng/dl and above is normal for a man? Most urologists I've spoken well want it to be 700-800.

TRT, I now want to have sex, I’m finally making gains after 15 years of seeing little results in the gym. I’m off my anti anxiety meds, off my ADHD meds. I’m not tired in the afternoon, no more brain fog. I’ve had low test since I was 23 (first tested), now 39 and am so annoyed I didn’t start this a decade ago.

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What does 100 mg look like on a ml/cc syringe?

Were is this doctor located?

The hesitation to go on TRT because of taking it for life or long term is probably cost. My BP meds run like $12 a month but the men's clinic quoted me over $400 a month.

So what did your friend with the high energy and sex drive test at???

40 a month god damn I am getting ripped off! How do I get. On your program!

Thanks