WHY VETERANS NEED TESTOSTERONE THERAPY | Nick Koumalatsos 

This explains a lot. My depression and ptsd is crippling. The suicidal thoughts are very persistent, but they’re just thoughts. The VA does nothing, and they won’t listen to me. I know I have Low T. I can barely watch this entire video. My life is hell on Earth. This is me reaching out.

The VA nearly killed me with misdiagnosing everything. I was a purple heart vet of Iraq, came home, and fell apart. The VA basically gave me a bag of meds. I got worse. Finally, after years of back and forth, I have finally gotten with a TRT telehealth clinic (not this one) and the TRT has genuinely fixed 95% of what the VA meds were trying to mask.

I would have never thought i would need to watch youtube to find out whats going on with me ....

Testosterone eliminated my joint pain. Eliminated my neck and back pain. I feel better than I have in 20 years. It got me off all the other crap

I grew up getting tortured in foster care, then later spent my teen years fist fighting my 6’5 Dad. Spent 2yrs of doing CrossFit in my early 30’s and felt terrible. Couldn’t make much progress then I got my hormone panel and I was at around 170 level. Trauma absolutely tanks your hormones even in civilian life. Trt needs to be normalized. Just went to a new doctor that told me they didn’t care what my background was and they would never refill my trt because I didn’t need it. #normalizetrt

Got denied for trt at 24 with test in the low 100s ... I want a doctor who actually cares about my health and well being

I came here to understand my man more. He's an Iraq combat vet. These vids help me know what he's going through, and help me, help him. Thank you!

It's the years of stress and cortisol levels through the roof, not enough sleep, adrenaline, trauma (physical and mental), moving around all the time, etc.

I took testosterone on and off for about 2 years. Best I’ve ever felt in my life. No side effects or anything

I was never a combat vet, was Navy surface on a ship, started feeling like shit around 20 years old went from 160lbs in boot camp to 200lbs, got out at 22 years old, got my T tested at 28 years old weighing 245lbs at 5'8" sick and tired and felt depressed, but not really depressed, 230 was my T level, 😑. Get your T tested boys. Im going on 31 now, feel much better average T level of around 500, and weighing 204lbs now still got work to do, but feel better and have drive again.

Micro traumas and stress were things that I thought were a joke years ago. Four years military 14 years as a cop,...well it’s added up. This past year put it all to the test. Not just the kick in the junk from the media, and riots but from the daily incidents that have been dealt with. Nick you have been an inspiration. You and all of the folks you have on board with you are outstanding. Used to feel like a sissy when I found my crying in the basement so nobody would see me. Keep it up. The information is invaluable

I am honestly convinced we are exposed to some nasty chemicals that can effect your testosterone and have other medical effects. I have had this noticeable bump on my neck for a couple years now.

15 year navy vet. Started TRT gel just in March and it’s already been life changing. Levels were around 200 and I’m only 33. I’m lucky because my primary care doc was very supportive which I know not all are. Keep pushing guys, it’s 100% worth it.

Dont know how I found this but I definitely needed to watch this. I'm all those side effects..

My VA nurse:"you're so fit and young and healthy, there's no way your testosterone is low, but I'll order the test." One week later: "we need you to come in and get a shot of testosterone." That was almost 3 years ago... Still injecting myself every 14 days.

So true 💯%! As a combat Veteran the VA never gets it right !

Nick...mad respect for you. Sorry about the gym, but from what I've seen I agree with you and you made the right decision. Keep fighting man, we're behind you.

I came back from the Mid East in November. Became lost, super depressed, gained 40lbs. I felt like something was up, so I got my testosterone tested at the VA and came out with a 210. I'm 25. It's been months and I haven't had a follow up or any correspondence on the matter. Seeing this video has put things into perspective. I'll definitely be hitting these guys up.

Son’s a marine. I have every symptom y’all are talking about! And I have never served. I’m definitely checking this out. It’s caused a lot of issues with my wife and kids. And if I get an hour a sleep at night I’d feel lucky.

It honestly puts me in a better mood. I feel more focused and driven. I was struggling with depression and anxiety to the point where I couldn't do anything

Man when I was a little boot flying out of MCT I met you in the airport at Georgia and as silly as this sounds I just saw you and sensed the leadership and knowledge you gave off and struck up a conversation with you as awkward as I was and by the end of it I said “that’s the level I want to be on” and that defined my time as a Marine now all these years later out of the blue here you are again giving me these answer to maybe what’s wrong with me now. As weird and silly as that all sounds thank you man you made a huge impact on my life twice in less than probably 45 minutes total

It's the cortisol and adrenaline. Leads to low-seratonin levels, depression etc. Eventually you crash and burn.

Happy TRT patient here. Changed my life.

Prozac almost ended my life, Diagnose PTSD by VA. SCREW THAT QUIT IT. HAPPY NOW, LIFTING AGAIN.

As law enforcement at 28 years old, I got my testosterone checked due to multiple issues - brain fog, sad/depressing thoughts constantly, fatigue easily, gaining weight easily and overall well-being in the shit. I found out my test levels were that of a 80 year old man 👀. I just started my TRT treatment (only a week in) only thing I’ve noticed so far is feeling better mentally and a bit more energy…that’s a good enough start for me 🙏. Get checked fellas, it could change your life.

I'm a vet and I'm a police officer. I was depressed getting fat, head was foggy, no motivation. Been on TRT for about 5 months. Get your levels checked. No shit, best decision I've made in a while.

Idk if it’s true but there was a article saying how testosterone has been slowly declining in men over the past couple years even without them in military service... very scary stuff. Im 19 and am looking to go to the military so after watching this I might go get mine tested to see where I’m at 😅

active duty Navy here. 29 yrs old came in at 23 and i can say now current day i have a strong feeling i have low T, i went to medical and they told me its all in your head. . denied me getting blood drawn to test my hormone levels.. THNKS BIG NAVY! This video gave me hope, i will look into further info and will deff get on the program

I'm 23 & I can relate to this, watching this video explains why my drive is so low. I need to fix this ASAP

The real quest is to find "affordable" trt therapy. A majority are trying to charge you a arm and leg which most of the population can't sustain monthly. If thec VA provided us with it it would change so many vets lives. I'm currently $80 a month which is reasonable I believe

When I got tested I was tested 3 times over 3 months - the average level I had was 92ng/dL. I didn’t fuck with regular primary care doctors because I heard countless stories of getting the run around so I went straight to a company who specializes in hormone therapy like the company in the video. Since I did this I have lost over 110lbs and have a completely different outlook on life. Allow yourself the life you should be living. You only get one bros.

I’m 31 Started eating foods that would boost my T levels and lifting a year ago. I knew something was really wrong with men in society when I saw that all the guys I work with are a decade younger than me and they are lower energy. Also heard that men back in the 50s had 50% more test than we do. That’s scary...

This is the kind of video that makes you feel so grateful for the internet. Thank you bro. I’m ready. 💪🏾

When I got out of the military at 30 years old... my doctor told me my testosterone was that of a 72- year-old man. 😣I wasn’t sleeping I had low libido My brain was in a constant fog. I was depressed. My body fat was on the rise. I had no drive for life. I needed to get my hormones under control. People want to blame PTSD for everything. And yes, it is a real thing... but so many young men come home from active duty - with hormones completely out of whack from living in a high stress environment, over training and lack of sleep. It’s time for some professional help. My team at @coremedhrt can help you get your blood tested and yet you on the right track to better health. ⁣ Are you: ⁣ ✔️ Exhausted Physically or Emotionally ✔️ Fogging or “OFF” ✔️ Disinterested in Sex ✔️ Holding Excess Bodyfat ✔️Frustrated trying to eat healthy but nothing is happening?⁣ ✔️Feel like you’re training but not making progress?⁣ ⁣ If you're willing to put in the work they will give you the road map to success. 👊⁣ Please check out my link for HRT with Core Medical Group. www.coremedicalgrp.com/nick/

I started after 21 years of military service and 15 in civilian law enforcement. My T-rone levels were super low.

Nick! Thanks for your honesty about your situation. Many of us gravitate to dangerous and exciting jobs. Once that stops we flounder. I've looked at TRT but honestly lifting, flyfishing, hunting, and the tribe of dudes like you sharing your story have helped a ton. Keep up the fight. You don't know how valuable and impactful your voice is to the warriors out there struggling with the black dog. SF.

TRT changed my life. 20+ concussions in football and high stress from life. My test was 260 at 29 yrs old. Was depressed and not Motivated to do anything. Was very negative about every thing. Without TRT I would probably be in the ground.

GREAT video. About a year ago, I realized I needed help with my "PTSD" and... well, depression. MASSIVE drinking problem (all day) and pill abuse just to get to sleep. I regained being ridiculously active and lifting and that was "enough" for me, until my doc said my T levels between two years of our visits had gone from 409 to 917. I realized that I was fuckerdly lucky with my body chemistry and encouraged two of my USASOC buddies to do the same: train like you're still being told to. It worked for one, but not the other. This guy, I told him that even though my better state correlated with my hyper-increase in activity (running, rucking, lifting, shooting, teaching), my doc noted a massive increase in testosterone. This gave him the idea to get on Test (he was already doing as much, if not more, than I was) and within less than a month I had my buddy back. There's something to this - thanks for raising awareness, and keep pushing.

I feel you man, I'm a startup founder and after 5 years on the grind with massive stress and lack of sleep my testosterone levels were around 120... absolutely felt horrible, and the stigma around TRT is real.

Amen. Been on TRT for 2yrs. Worked 25yrs in a Max A prison...I'm 51 and it changed my life. I've put many friends on it through the company I use and they thank me. Life changer

If they would accept Tricare, that would be nice.

This has shined so much light on things that I thought were explained to me but somehow it still felt very unanswered. Thank you man, for broadcasting this.

Wow, can I relate to this. I was lucky that I had people looking out for me and got to the right doctor to get testosterone therapy. My testosterone had dropped to a low of 28, my doctor said I was only the second he had ever seen that low.

I'm going to get blood work done tomorrow at the VA, and I'm going to be getting in contact with Core. Ty Nick for putting this info out there !!!

Word of caution to guy’s considering HRT I was on HRT for 3 years in my mid-twenties, I’m currently 30. I went on it because I took steroids in early college and it f$&&ed my hormones up after permanently. So also a word of caution- avoid pro hormones and roids if possible. Some guys can take those things and be fine - myself on the other hand did it for 6 months and messed up everything - then again I had no idea what I was doing. Be careful of clinics/docs that promise too much with HRT. It’s not going to address poor lifestyle factors, poor diet, etc. If you haven’t addressed potential other causes like sleep apnea, diet, exercise, thyroid function, general health, HRT may not give you significant benefit- I’m speaking just from personal experience. And it HRT Does have potential side effects- not everybody get’s them but they do exist- especially if your not managed correctly. My hematocrit, hemoglobin levels were off the charts at times, my estradiol was hard to control, my acne went through the roof, I started having male pattern baldness and thinning hair- all in 2-3years. If you’re going to do it- go with a legitimate physician who know’s what they’re doing (easier said than done). I was being treated by a mainstream urologist who ran a male health clinic and the dude and no idea about how to manage guy’s on HRT. I was taking both T and HCG and yeah maybe felt a bit better- my total T went from low 300s to sometimes >1000 but it’s a moot point if you’re estradiol is not controlled and you have other medical co-morbidities you have not treated/managed. I can relate with others - it can be very difficult finding a physician who will actually treat low T- I saw several endo’s who wouldn’t touch it unless one’s levels were very, very low like sub-200. Everyone’s Normal is different. Some guys need much higher levels to feel good. Others may feel good at 300- it just depends and is actually very complex. Probably the Biggest thing that helped my T levels and I’ve been Off HRT now for 3-4 years was treating my really bad sleep apnea, and I’m not the classic obese, humongous dude either. If you’re even remotely considering HRT, evaluate your sleep with a quality sleep med doc and sleep study. You may be surprised at what they find- and treating that Plus if needed HRT will have even more off an added benefit. You sleep 33% of your life. It’s where the majority or your healing and production of T and growth hormone occur- so treat it and if you’re still low and feel like shit then treat with HRT. And nothing against Core medicine- but I’m wary anytime I see dude’s pushing HRT who are jacked out of their f$&$ing minds. They’re likely taking other stuff on top of the standard script T and HRT now is a for-profit business - they may not have your best interest in mind. Just be careful and mindful before jumping into anything and you’ll be good! Done with my speal. Best of luck guy’s!

I started TRT 2 months ago....it's like I'm 18 again but I have the wisdom that came with my age. My wife is pleased as well.

Thank you for posting this. I was started on TRT about 6 months before leaving active duty. Then I receive my VA doctor who decided to cut me off because I did not meet his criteria. I have told my doctors several times that I felt alive and healthy while on TRT but they just politely tell me to kick rocks..

I’m 43. A USMC vet. I’ve struggled with my day to day task and couldn’t figure out what was really going on. I finally got tested and my T was low. I started TRT and it changed my life! Lost and kept weight off and able to live a normal life again. GET TESTED!!! Live better!!!

“His testosterone is like 1200 and he’s 70” WHATTTTTT that guy had like TRT Vitor world record type test at 70. 🧙‍♂️

wow thanks for posting this one veteran to another thanks brother

These people these days just dont understand how important testosterone is to a mans health, i hate this anti male culture crap

27 year as a copper, SWAT, task force boss, detective boss, crazy hours, constant call outs etc... retired now 53 years old I crashed, testosterone therapy improved my life, body and mind. If you have a high level demanding job look into it.

Very interesting. Going into the Nurse Corps and have never thought about this. I’m definitely an advocate for this approach now.

To the reader may it apply, Thank you for your service! 🇺🇲🇺🇲🇺🇲🇺🇲

Man this hit me so hard I had to leave the office.

TRT changed my life! If you are 35 or older go get your levels checked and see if you need it. Most likely you do and if you are borderline just do it. I feel great now and I’m 38 years old and have been on TRT for a year now. My levels were extremely low and was causing low energy, sex drive, anxiety and depression. All of those things are no longer a problem. It will change your life guys. There is nothing wrong with getting help. Lol, your wife will thank you to!

If anyone has taken steroids that is also a primary cause of low test later in life.

This is true my father has this issue. He was in the service for 14 years. I support you guys that went downrange and did the job.

It's our AMERICAN FOOD INDUSTRIES, too!

seeing this reminds me that I need to respond to CMG. They seem like good people with a squared away operation. I learned so much more about you, Nick, your from Mike Drop interview and so much of the therapy you talked about makes so much sense. I'll be calling CMG back today! Thanks to all of you.

"There is nothing outside of yourself that can enable you to get better, quicker, richer, smarter, better. Everything is within. Everything exists. Seek nothing outside of yourself." - Myamoto Musashi

51 y/o, OIF/OEF Vet and 25yr FireMedic. Just started TRT at the recommendation of a friend for the same symptoms most guys have. Found my level was 155. Feeling better, more energy, brain fog gone. Still some aches and pains from years of physical abuse the careers takes on you, but glad I’ve done it ! 👍🏼

VA says that a 38 year old man having the testosterone of a 70 year old man is "normal".

I started CoreMedical TRT today out of Florida. I'm a 20 military service member and still serving. I hope this program works out for me.

Wow who knew that all this could be affected by one thing. I'm an active duty member been to iraq twice. I have been placed on antidepressants, sleeping meds. My sex drive has tanked, I don't sleep good, very low energy.

I feel like this everyday. 10 years as EOD tech and now civilian not happy most days. Not motivated but was a go getter all my life. Hate not feeling well.

Everytime you hop in a HMMWV and go over 45 mph 😂🤣

Great video. We need to stop treating the symptoms and treat the core issues.

Men need to ditch the alcohol and coffee. Over relying on stimulants and the impact of alcohol on the liver will deplete hormones

I’m a personal trainer and tell clients all the time (mostly 40-50 years old) if you need it use it. I am not a doctor and will not give advice directly on it. I’m also 25 and don’t need it myself yet. But I’m sure at some point I’ll start using it when my T naturally starts to drop. My advice to everyone I suspect may have low T is go to a doctor, get your blood work done, and then go with a doctor recommended treatment. If you want to feel good and live your best life, healthy testosterone levels are so damn important. Just don’t use it if you don’t need it cause that’s how you can mess yourself up. Younger dudes I’m talking to you. This shouldn’t be a taboo topic and Nick, I think you talking about it openly is a step in the right direction.

Thank you Nick for this video!

Thanks for this after 20years in the fire brigade. My wife doesn't understand why I don't want to go out on extreme outings with her brother. My adrenaline is spent. I take testosterone booster every day before and after gym. And it helps. I also concentrate on exercises around my joints to strengthen the muscles and fight all the damage done. If I don't take my boosters and exercise, I turn into a mean grumpy sob. Here's to all the vets and all the still active members, keep strong guys!

Very impressed. Btw who produced the filmed this. Love their work.

I found this video by mistake. I am 28, I'm a Excorrections officer, Vet, and currently a firefighter. I've had depression, couldn't ever lose the belly fat, build muscle had low energy. I was actually talking to an ExGF at the time who was a therapists. She said this is BS and miss leading and my levels are fine. I ignored her and went to get my blood checked and yes I gave Low T. Mine is low at 223. So gonna try this and give it a shot.

If testosterone replacement becomes mainstream, then what is the long term solution? If we don’t naturally raise them, we are just becoming weaker generation after generation and becoming dependent on medicine.

Nick....thank you for making this video!! After 10+ years with the VA to try to figure out how to keep from driving myself off a cliff....I feel like a different person now. After watching this video, I went outside the VA to a TRT clinic where I'm at to find the my T level was 173....I'm three weeks in on these shots and so many things have changed...I know I still have a long way to go, but thank you for bringing this to our attention.

TRT, best thing I’ve ever done.

I am 59 and been on TRT for past decade. I cannot recommend it enough to everyone. Most are clueless how easily this info is obtained and then easily fixed.

I wrote a psychiatric medical text with thousands of citations. I made a case for testosterones, growth hormone and nootropics. I also show where the rest of the world bans long term benzo use because it causes brain damage. Serotonin drugs cause a flat affect. I wrote it to help humanity. I am happy to send a free copy to anyone. I have no merchandise, products or services to sell. This is not a sales pitch but rather my attempt to say this thing that needs to be said! The treatment paradigms, for the most part, are toxic in the USA.

Damn y’all jus summed up my story, seriously. I’m using another TRT provider but this is a message veterans/law enforcement officers/ firefighters need to check out.

Testosterone replacement therapy is essentially a low dose steroid cycle, injecting testosterone will crash SHBG and will cause testicular shutdown. Meaning you wont be fertile when on trt. This is why if you want to come off TRT you need HCG and SERMs to restart your testicles. The "Estrogen blockers" he was refering to was probably AIs (aromatase inhibitors) they are needed if your cycle is too high of a dose so your body will aromatise the excess testosterone into estrogen. This high estrogen side effect from poor cycle design is probably why TRT has a bad rep because high estrogen will make you very bitchy (like a woman going through her period) as well as possibly causing female breast development (gynocomastia). There is also injection frequencies, there are different esters on testosterone. There is testosterone propionate, enanthate, Acetate, cypionate, decanoate, ect. Each ester has a different half life (how long it lasts in the body) so for example Test E (enanthate) lasts a week, so a TRT dose would be 150ml per week up to 250 per week, so every week at the same time you will have to inject the testosterone at the same time (preferably in the ass cheek ) the higher the dose there more possible it is for side effects, if there are side effects then you will have to run your high dose with an AI, or lower the dose.

Not a veteran but close to 50. I started T therapy about a year ago and I can tell you from my experience it has been a very positive experience. I sleep better, my mood is more stable and my energy levels have increased. I lift weights 3 to 4 times a week and I truly feel that lifting, eating better, and T therapy has been a positive in my life. If your thinking about T therapy after watching this video please find a doctor and talk to him/her. You won't regret it.

Every man need Trt after 35/40 years old

Bro, you're doing good. I'm going to get a panel done. Thanx. I pray this is the fix.

I’m a veteran of 17 years, multiple tours etc. I tried TRT for the better part of a year and only seemed to fuck me up even more. Did constant blood work to ensure proper levels. It completely destroyed my sleep. I’ve been off now for 6 weeks and feel a hell of a lot better. My libido and muscle mass took a bit of a hit that’s about it. I’m not at all bashing TRT but perhaps it’s not for everyone.

I had Leydig Cell cancer about 11 years after getting out and no longer make enough testosterone. Thankfully I can get a legal script to it.

It's not about the valium and the bizillion other pills. Good stuff Nick!

3:55 this describes me 100% for over a decade. I keep saying exactly these words, "I lack purpose." I struggle just to make basic phone calls, such as to schedule routine maintenance to my house, or to schedule an appointment. In 2008, the VA gave me handfuls of pills to take and within a couple months, I made my first, of two, failed attempts at suicide. I got a job to deploy to Afghanistan (twice) and went cold turkey. Felt better for awhile, but since I've been back, I've gone back to feeling horribly. Left my DoD career to open a brewery - failed (partner stole $60,000 from me) - went to college, and now I can't get a respectable job to save my life. I need to rediscover my purpose. Every day is a struggle. Thanks for this, Nick. Going to look into this today.

Why does the CEO look like he is on a steady diet of cocaine, hot pockets, and went to Florida to run away from the mob? lmao

SOF, then OGA, then contractor for 25+yrs. with multiple deployments to Iraq, Afghanistan, Libya, Syria and more. I started testosterone around age 34 (unsanctioned) during my time serving and kept it up until I was 47...stopped and that’s when things went north...muscle atrophy, weight gain, mental state depressed. Definitely recommend testosterone replacement therapy.

forget super soldiers. How about super civilians where everyones jacked up on TRT

Everything the 12 yr vet said completely resonates with me. I've tried through the VA to get tested for my hormones with the help of my therapist. First panel I never heard anything from, and went back to try again and never got the 2nd try because of covid. Haven't been back since.

So after reading all the comments, I need to: start actually using the CPAP they gave me, stop watching porn, continue eating healthy and lifting (finally joined a gym and started with a trainer), take my vitamins, get a blood panel done, and THEN, if needed, quit my can a day habit of Copenhagen to offset the cost of TRT. 👍

Semper Fi Brother. My hope is the Corps and our military will start testing and developed a protocol to help everyone in and out. With your channel I am sure it will go far. I got out in 95 1Bn 12 Mar 3 Div Awesome video. Thank you for sharing so much of your life with the community. Replacement therapy has also helped me. Continue to Take the Hill. Crush it 👊🏼

Something else you can do for testosterone is stop watching pornography.

kinda weird, I know a handful of old colleagues who are suffering in retirement ... mine will come next year. Dude ... what a feeling. It literally chills me to the bones

The VA is a joke. I would rather have a pack of wolves clean my wounds then let the VA see me for the sniffles

Nick thanks for this video Brother. I finally got in an visited my units PA found out the my testosterone levels are in the low 180s. This video may have just saved my life, career. Thanks bro keep up the good work

They used it all kicking ass

I am a Retired FMF Corpsman and a Current Police Instructor I am in my 50's and have been taking Test for around 2 years. It has changed my attitude, my body. I have the body of an HN in his first Grunt Unit. I run with my Recruits every day.. Testosterone helps your life greatly, you don't need pills you need a pair of Nikes and a test shot every 2 weeks... I promise you will see a change in yourself in a month's time. Yutttt!!!