I thought it was interesting that it was saying how doctor's often don't presribe enough testosterone and that they should treat symptoms more so then a number. Most of us are aware of this, but it seems many doctors don't know how often test should be administered. My doctor tried to start me at 200mgs once per month. Also it seems many doctors don't realize how important it is to take blood draws at certain times in relation to the shots.
"3. Not using the right dose: Men who start testosterone need to have their testosterone blood levels rechecked two weeks or one month after they start therapy (depending on the testosterone formulation), right before they administer the corresponding dose for that day or week. This is critical since these results are essential to deciding if the dose is right for you. Total testosterone blood levels under 500 ng/dL that are not improving your sexual desire and energy should be increased to 500 to 1,000 ng/dL by increasing the frequency of injection or the dose. Some doctors fail to retest after they get a patient started on testosterone since they assume most men respond to 200 mg bi-weekly injections or 5 grams per day of gels. The reality is that many men require higher doses to reach total testosterone levels above mid range of normal. Those men tend to stop testosterone early because they perceive no benefits at “average” doses. Incorrect frequency of injections is a common mistake and is actually worse than not getting treatment at all. See the next sections for more details on this."
My previous doctor (read previous as the one i fired) was one of those 200 mg a month Doctors.
I found another one, a younger guy who works out, and he immediately said, " I want you on 200 mg a week and we'll go from there." He also started me on hgh.
On the test I am very fortunate. My insurance covers it and it cost me $20.00 a month. On the hgh I am less fortunate. He wants to provide that to me, much cheaper than most but still not as cheap as i can get on my own...