Testosterone and boosters or treatments.

[Aggar]

Ok I’m 45 and looking into some testosterone boosters or treatments. Looking for do’s and dont’s and things that have worked or not worked. I’m needing to get my butt into shape and get back to living. Let’s hear it.

 

[NyleRN]

I'd recommend seeing a doc and getting your levels checked before pining yourself with stuff that you may not know the quality of. Natural testosterone boosters are weight training and proper sleep and diet. Try that first and see how things go after 6 months.

 

[Super Bee]

Following. I have a couple save in my Amazon cart I have been looking at.

 

[Aggar]

I'd recommend seeing a doc and getting your levels checked before pining yourself with stuff that you may not know the quality of. Natural testosterone boosters are weight training and proper sleep and diet. Try that first and see how things go after 6 months.

I work road construction and have 4 kids so sleep is about 4-5 hours lol. I was just looking for some advice and thoughts on the matter.

 

[NyleRN]

I work road construction and have 4 kids so sleep is about 4-5 hours lol. I was just looking for some advice and thoughts on the matter.

I get it brother. I work 12hr shifts 5 days a week and have 5 kids. This is what I'd do if I were you to start. I'd do a strict carnivore diet with a splash of healthy fats to keep from getting constipated. Do that for 8 weeks and hit weights 2-3x week. Then see where you're at on the scales and in the mirror

 

[NyleRN]

What's your height and weight now? What were you when you were at your healthiest?

 

[Ziggidy]

You need to see a doctor if you're going to try and increase your testosterone. Too much can make you grow boobs (for real)!

 

[INP8riot]

Stop drinking beer if you are currently. Beer contains phytoestrogens, which are plant chemicals that can increase estrogen levels in the body

 

[Creedmoor]

Like above, my sons both are huge meat, egg, certain veggies/fruits and other protein eaters. the gym in 5-7 days a week. But no kids, wife's and other distractions.
I would say, eat healthier, give up the bad habits and exercise often.

 

[Aggar]

What's your height and weight now? What were you when you were at your healthiest?

Now 5’10” 193

Them about 150 before marriage and kids

 

[Aggar]

Stop drinking beer if you are currently. Beer contains phytoestrogens, which are plant chemicals that can increase estrogen levels in the body

Dang beer ‍

 

[Somemedic]

I'm currently being treated for Lo T. I'm fat too so I get a semaglutide from her also.

You'll get a baseline before you'll see any meds by a couple of blood tests. Once it's determined you need the treatment you'll get some topicals to slick yourself up with. They may also ask if you want a pellet that last for several months... just have to figure out the dosage you'll need to be back into range. You may also be asked to take an injectable. They'll give you a quick lesson in how to draw up the proper dosage and then how to inject it, usually in the belly. Its a TB needle so it really doesn't hurt at all.

After a few months of treatment you'll have to see where you're at with the treatment so you'll take another blood test to see if you're within the proper range for your age. If you're still low They will titrate the dosage up a bit or they might leave it the same, depends on where you're at.

With increase testosterone tho you'll begin retaining water. May not be a huge deal unless you have some underlying morphology... hypertension and copd come to mind. Your regular GP may prescribe a water pill to get you dried out. If you're getting treatment from another source They may prescribe that as well. Don't run afoul of your GP tho... they don't usually care for their patients getting treated by PAs or other practitioners.

Good luck.

 

[NyleRN]

I'm currently being treated for Lo T. I'm fat too so I get a semaglutide from her also.

You'll get a baseline before you'll see any meds by a couple of blood tests. Once it's determined you need the treatment you'll get some topicals to slick yourself up with. They may also ask if you want a pellet that last for several months... just have to figure out the dosage you'll need to be back into range. You may also be asked to take an injectable. They'll give you a quick lesson in how to draw up the proper dosage and then how to inject it, usually in the belly. Its a TB needle so it really doesn't hurt at all.

After a few months of treatment you'll have to see where you're at with the treatment so you'll take another blood test to see if you're within the proper range for your age. If you're still low They will titrate the dosage up a bit or they might leave it the same, depends on where you're at.

With increase testosterone tho you'll begin retaining water. May not be a huge deal unless you have some underlying morphology... hypertension and copd come to mind. Your regular GP may prescribe a water pill to get you dried out. If you're getting treatment from another source They may prescribe that as well. Don't run afoul of your GP tho... they don't usually care for their patients getting treated by PAs or other practitioners.

Good luck.

You might wanna find a new doctor

 

[Somemedic]

You might wanna find a new doctor

Why's that?

 

[JTKelly]

Ok I’m 45 and looking into some testosterone boosters or treatments. Looking for do’s and dont’s and things that have worked or not worked. I’m needing to get my butt into shape and get back to living. Let’s hear it.

Try doing some work.

 

[NyleRN]

Why's that?

Test C should be IM. You shouldn't be using a TB syringe for sub Q injections. Has your "GP" put you on preventative meds such as ASA? Do they check your PSA and CBC, specifically your H&H regularly? Has he explained that you may need(almost certainly will) to donate blood 2-3x a year, maybe more depending on how fast your H&H shoots up? Any doc worth his weight in salt that knows a thing about TRT won't prescribe a gel unless you're 75 and just needing to maintain a minimum level. It's extremely inconsistent

 

[Somemedic]

My GP does. Since my thyroid is dead...so yeah.

The testosterone treatments are from a seperate practitioner and seem to be working fine and other than a slight increase in my cholesterol the reat of my levels are where theyre supposed to be. Both have acess to my current med list... thanks for the concern.