Burly's TRT journey

[Jelisej]

Once your thyroid picks up (hopefully) that should sort out cholesterol, or better said- cholesterol should present no more problems in future.

[burlyman30]

Once your thyroid picks up (hopefully) that should sort out cholesterol, or better said- cholesterol should present no more problems in future.

I've heard of several guys who's cholesterol dropped around ten percent after starting TRT. You are probably right that it is from an increase in metabolic function.

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[burlyman30]

Yep, I actually just got an injection today, currently they have me go into the office to get injected. Not too bad but I would still rather save the trip. Think they want to make sure I at least start out on the exact prescribed amount. Its a 5$ service fee and takes like 10min. Oh and I rechecked the test C is 15$. I was incorrect earlier.

I did notice some bloat at first as well, but it wasnt anything permanent. I think it was after the 3rd injection I felt everything level out, but that was also the point where I switched to every 2 weeks... Which you're starting at! lol I think this is a the difference between a family practitioner and an endocrenologist.

Interesting to me still, about the once monthly injections. My GP was going to start me on twice monthly but when he saw the other oddities from my bloodwork he wisely referred me on to specialists. I'll look forward to the updates in your treatment as we are in similar circumstances.

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[burlyman30]

One more thing I forgot to add on my update: little to no change in libido at this point. It would have been nice if there was an increase, as I am on a vacation celebrating my 20th anniversary this week. My wife is great, though, having no expectations. Good thing, because I will meet those expectations easily. :banghead:

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[Coolazice]

One more thing I forgot to add on my update: little to no change in libido at this point. It would have been nice if there was an increase, as I am on a vacation celebrating my 20th anniversary this week. My wife is great, though, having no expectations. Good thing, because I will meet those expectations easily. :banghead:

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Happy Anniversary, B-Man!!!

[Sorrow]

yeah, congrats on the 20th

[Rulk]

Happy Anniversary, B-Man!!!

here here!

[naeydrin]

Congrats on 20 years of Marriage!
Really loving this thread with all the great info.

[h2s]

Congrats big guy. Very rare these days to stand the test of time.

[O_RYAN_007]

I agree on the more frequent dosing, and as I mentioned above, I plan to do so once the doc is happy with the dosage. In the end, I think 2x week would be even better, but for now I am giving the doc what she wants to see.

As far as the HCG, I was planning to approach that subject with her once my testicles shrivel up more. I'm sort of taking the "one thing at a time" approach. Once the shrinkage occurs, I think there will be a more valid reason for her to prescribe it.

As far as IGF levels... will TRT improve that? Or does that take HGH? That's an area where my knowledge is lacking.

Let me see if I can dig up the last thyroid test that was taken. Pretty sure the adrenals have never been tested unless that is tested with a thyroid test.

She diagnosed me with secondary hypogonadism.

Hit up the ghrp-2/mod combo for the increase in igf-1 levels