low test results / not recovered? HRT?

[huzurdaddy]

so i got my blood test results back yesterday, wanted to check out my levels before an upcoming cycle i was planning (prop/primo/var). My total test level was 147, which obviously is VERY low. I have not really had much of a sex drive lately, but i attributed it to job stress, etc... Obviously, i'm a bit concerned about this. My last cycle ended on July 1 (Test Cyp - 300mg/week, primo, var - 18 weeks total) and i did 5 weeks PCT (HCG, Nolva) and running HGH. Not a heavy cycle, and i felt like i recovered good after PCT.

So does anybody think i have still not recovered yet? Shouldnt my natural levels be higher 6 months after the end of the cycle? Before a cycle i did before, my test was only in the 200s... so maybe my test is low i general. Like i said, i haven't had much sex drive, but i do get morning wood and dont have problems getting it up when i get aroused...

i'm wondering if i should be on HRT. I'm 36, and it somewhat concerns me my test is so low... don't necessarily want to be on Test for life, but then again... need to at least be at normal levels.

just wanted some advice.. i was planning a new cycle of Prop/primo/var as i said, should i wait? I'm on 3.3 iu of GH right now..

anyway, thanks in advance, and i'd like to hear from anyone that either is on HRT or has had similar experiences.

 

[saudades]

If you tested out at 147, I'm surprised you didn't get a prescription for HRT right then. Your doctor should have no trouble giving it to you if you ask for it with results like that. You don't have to wait to plan your cycle, but don't start it until after you get that prescription. I'm 39, and I've been on HRT for just over eight years now so I can attest that low test levels can happen to younger guys.

 

[huzurdaddy]

well, for one - i just got my bloodwork myself from mymedlab.com to check out where i am. So i was suprised it was so low. I assume that i need to go see an endocrinologist? If you don't mind me asking, how did you go about it? Just make an appointment and tell them my lack of drive and my test results?

i appreciate your help, as i'm really surprised that i may have to go on HRT. I've done a few cycles, but always did PCT and waited a long time before re-starting. So i don't think i messed myself up, but you never know.

did your doctor prescrbe injections? or something like a patch or whatever?

thanks again

 

[chgolatin-one]

bro, thats a super low test level and for your age of 36 it just doesnt seem right, if your doctor does not help you I suggest you visit another doctor that will. Due to all of this BS scandal of AAS doctors are somewhat scared to get their license pulled. But a good doctor that knows what he's doing and how to do correctly shouldnt have any problems with the law or any problems helping you. If worst comes to worst I suggest you do your own HRT we have plenty of sources that can assist you with that, also read a good book on AAS,

Also, they have some clinics out from Florida that specialize in helping guys like you with your problems however that could be highly expensive and I mean highly....


Good luck!

 

[thebrick]

You are getting to the age that you may not ever get your test levels where you would like them to be after using gear. Even after an extended amount of time. If you went to a doctor complaining of no sex drive, low energy, just a general blah feeling and your test levels came in at 147, he would put you on HRT. And what's wrong with that? The benefits are worth it. I love my HRT. My urologist monitors mine. I would not consider going without. Like my doctor says, you are only giving your body something that it needs to function properly. Whether he gives you injections or puts you on a gel will be between you and your doctor. Isn't feeling better worth it?

 

[huzurdaddy]

hey guys, i appreciate it. I'm not against doing HRT to get myself where i should be, especially when i find myself with the symptoms you mentioned (no energy, low sex drive, etc..). Just didn't think i'd have to be taking test for life -but like you said, Brick - giving the body what it needs is different than aiming for hyper-elevated levels.

I actualy did use an anti-aging clinic in Florida a while back before all of the crap that went down, but they were really just a front for cycling - no ongoing HRT levels.

Do you suggest finding a urologist as the physician to go to Brick? Some of the "anti-aging" clinics have MDs that are family docs or other non-specialists, and as you said - i believe i have a legitimate case if i'm at 147 at my age.

don't get me wrong, i could always "Self-administer" an HRT program from sources, but i'd rather have a doc precribe it and monitor it...

thanks

 

[saudades]

well, for one - i just got my bloodwork myself from mymedlab.com to check out where i am. So i was suprised it was so low. I assume that i need to go see an endocrinologist? If you don't mind me asking, how did you go about it? Just make an appointment and tell them my lack of drive and my test results?

i appreciate your help, as i'm really surprised that i may have to go on HRT. I've done a few cycles, but always did PCT and waited a long time before re-starting. So i don't think i messed myself up, but you never know.

did your doctor prescrbe injections? or something like a patch or whatever?

thanks again

I tested at 194 myself when I was 30. I went to a urologist who did the blood test, but you should be able to go to either your PCP or a urologist (or an endocrinologist) with your blood test results, tell them your symptoms, and get a prescription. If they don't accept those results from the independent lab (which I don't think would happen), just do another blood test with them.

My doctor prescribed injections to me. I've had later doctors try to get me on the patch or gel, but when you work out and get sweaty, they get nasty so I stayed on injections.

There is a small possibility that your cycles caused a permanent depression of your normal levels, but it is very unlikely.

I remember when I first came on the shots quite vividly. It was literally like a light came on or a new battery was put in. I suddenly cared about what I did at work, I had drive to do things, I felt sooo much better, and sex was interesting. I did so much better at work that year that they gave me a $7000/year raise.

 

[dragonfire101]

hey guys, i appreciate it. I'm not against doing HRT to get myself where i should be, especially when i find myself with the symptoms you mentioned (no energy, low sex drive, etc..). Just didn't think i'd have to be taking test for life -but like you said, Brick - giving the body what it needs is different than aiming for hyper-elevated levels.

I actualy did use an anti-aging clinic in Florida a while back before all of the crap that went down, but they were really just a front for cycling - no ongoing HRT levels.

Do you suggest finding a urologist as the physician to go to Brick? Some of the "anti-aging" clinics have MDs that are family docs or other non-specialists, and as you said - i believe i have a legitimate case if i'm at 147 at my age.

don't get me wrong, i could always "Self-administer" an HRT program from sources, but i'd rather have a doc precribe it and monitor it...

thanks

Endocrinologist is what you want to see. Unless your Primary Care Physcian is willing to monitor you and prescibe the Test.

 

[huzurdaddy]

thanks Saudades (and everyone else)... i'm going to make an appointment with a doc that i read about in the paper here in Austin that helped a local newsman who was suffering from low test levels (did a little googling while i've been writing this post). So i know he prescribes TRT. Also found an HRT clinic in Houston i can take my test to that advertises hormone replacement. One of them should do it, especially with my levels so low.

i need that battery re-charged, as my sex-life is non-existant and i've had a smokin 23 year old thats been after me for a while that i've been neglecting... so i KNOW i have issues!