Who's better to see for TRT? A urologist or endocrinologist?

Jake LaMotta · Jan 12, 2009

First off I want to apologize to everyone for keeping posting about my TRT problem. But for those that have been through what I'm going through you understand why I'm nervous.

So here's my question: Who's better to see for TRT? A urologist or an endocrinologist? Please feel free to share any and all experiences with either.

evolutionX · Jan 12, 2009

Endocrinologist
Endocrinologist
Endocrinologist

Jake LaMotta · Jan 12, 2009

evolutionX said:
Endocrinologist
Endocrinologist
Endocrinologist

Why do you think that?

fr8lnr01 · Jan 13, 2009

Urologists work with your tool down there. Endocrinologists work with the your tool upstairs. An endo should better understand completely the effects of different hormones and tropic hormones and how they will effect your entire body, whereas a urologist is more concerned with the urinary system (from the kidneys down).

phatkid77 · Jan 13, 2009

UROLOGIST...they will more than likely treat how you FEEL, endos may be fixated on numbers....

go to allthingsmale.com.... even my UROLOGIST says stay away from ENDOS...sure they may be some good ones out there...like anything

phats

VTliftVT · Jan 13, 2009

phatkid77 said:
UROLOGIST...they will more than likely treat how you FEEL, endos may be fixated on numbers....

go to allthingsmale.com.... even my UROLOGIST says stay away from ENDOS...sure they may be some good ones out there...like anything

phats

THANK YOU!!!!!! Half of you have obviously never spoken to a Uro before. They are far more versed that what has been being posted here. Many specialize in male hormone replacement and as phatkid stated, they will focus on HOW YOU FEEL! Sounds much better than the endo statying "oh your in the range, your gtg" when you still feel lethargic and tired all the time.

phatkid77 · Jan 13, 2009

im thinking featured member in my future....lol...j/k

glad i can help

phats

thebrick · Jan 13, 2009

If you find a good one of either that's willing to work with you, stay with that doc.

blindelephant · Jan 13, 2009

I went to an Endo first and he was completely worthless. He only cared about numbers, not how I felt. I was at 280 on a range of 260-1000, he said I was normal because I fell within range. I went to see a Urologist and he saw my numbers and listened to how I felt and prescribed the gel. The more difficult task was to get him to switch to the injections, which were done in the office. The next difficult task was to get him to agree to let me do the injections at home. Now I have a script for T Cyp and all is good.

saudades · Jan 13, 2009

phatkid77 said:
UROLOGIST...they will more than likely treat how you FEEL, endos may be fixated on numbers....

go to allthingsmale.com.... even my UROLOGIST says stay away from ENDOS...sure they may be some good ones out there...like anything

phats

I have to agree on this one. Though you can find urologists who can be fixated on numbers as well, as a whole, they will treat you according to how you feel. That has been my experience in seeing both.

Jake LaMotta · Jan 14, 2009

I'm scheduled to see the urologist thursday. I'll let you guys know how it goes. Anyone else care to share their TRT experiences? Did it change your life?

SVFootball · Jan 14, 2009

thebrick said:
If you find a good one of either that's willing to work with you, stay with that doc.

best post in here. what they specialize in won't effect it as much as the doctor himself. im sure there are endo's who are completely concerned with the numbers, but not all of them. and i know for a fact that a lot of urologists are very good with TRT. don't base your choice on a label, base it on the doctor himself.

phatkid77 · Jan 14, 2009

i was going ot say that as well... my GP gives me basically what i want as long as i can explain medically why i need it.... so im very lucky with regards to docs so far

phats