TRT

[BadDogPSD]

Anyone used Pellets instead of Injections for TRT? I like that they are bio-identical to your normal body created test, instead of synthetic like injections...also last 4-6 months. Nurse practitioner im working with is suggesting i go that route instead of injections for where Im at with my blood etc. But ultimately its up to me which one i go with. Just figured id see if anyone on here has used them vs injections and has an opinion.

My doc said the pellets were for guys that couldn't/wouldn't handle the injections, that injections were superior.

 

[mntnguide]

My doc said the pellets were for guys that couldn't/wouldn't handle the injections, that injections were superior.

Why are they superior? Thats my questioning...Ive done them before. I have no issues with needles. But the pellets are more steady release where you dont get the high/lows that can occur between injections along with being bio-identical so they adhere to your naturally released hormones whereas injections are synthetic and do not. Im not looking to "juice" up, I lift 5 days a week and am strong and healthy, Im looking to get my levels back to normal range and feel better overall with consistency.

 

[ManyBullets]

Why are they superior? Thats my questioning...Ive done them before. I have no issues with needles. But the pellets are more steady release where you dont get the high/lows that can occur between injections along with being bio-identical so they adhere to your naturally released hormones whereas injections are synthetic and do not. Im not looking to "juice" up, I lift 5 days a week and am strong and healthy, Im looking to get my levels back to normal range and feel better overall with consistency.

One of my buddies is on the pellets. He said he went from sub 300 to 1000 range and dropped 20 pounds pretty quick without any major lifestyle changes. No issues but he said they wear off a little faster than 6 months. He said he just did pellets for convenience vs having to pin regularly. Overall he sounded happy with them.

 

[Mike Islander]

Are you riding moto at vet pro level or just single tracking?

YZ250. Fast single track, 20 - 50 miles (1-2 hours). Lots of whoop-de-dos, so hundreds (thousands?) of mini-squats per ride. Peak heart rate 185. 155-165 average. Top 10 on my local trail systems. I'm a fast local on my own trails, away from home maybe a fast C or slow B rider. No tracks. Never did MX.

 

[Titan_Bow]

I'll be 51 in March, I have seriously considered it, but have been apprehensive due to the idea of replacing my bodies own natural production. I have been doing 2 workouts a day during the work-week (1 weight training workout and 1 cardio workout), eating clean, no alcohol. I had a full bloodwork panel back in October and T was in the mid 500s. The doctor I was working with suggested supplements - Tongak Ali, Maca, Zinc, boron, Dim 200, magnesium, L-Citrulline. I also take a daily 5mg cialis. I've been doing this for the last 6 months or so, and I feel like I'm in my mid-20s, early 30s. I'm planning on a follow up blood panel in March and will be interested to see what/if the supplements and continued workout and lifestyle has improved.

 

[Jmort1754]

Anyone regret starting TRt?

 

[gostovp]

I'm 52 this year and have read almost all 19 pages of this thread trying to see if TRT is something I need to consider. My last blood work was in mid 2025, and my Total T number was 328, and my free T number was 52. I'm borderline low I think. I'm just apprehensive starting something like this. There are times I feel anxiety, depression, and low energy, but I don't know if that's a lifestyle think or not (I can stand to lose 25 to 30 lbs, and probably could lay off the beer and could definitely eat cleaner). I"m wondering if a combination of better eating, getting back to the some heavier lifting, and better lifestyle management would help.

I did have my right hip replaced last year, so that limits me from any jogging/running/sprinting/jumping. I can still do Olympic lifts but I'm not gonna be pushing a ton of weight anymore.

 

[gostovp]

I'll be 51 in March, I have seriously considered it, but have been apprehensive due to the idea of replacing my bodies own natural production. I have been doing 2 workouts a day during the work-week (1 weight training workout and 1 cardio workout), eating clean, no alcohol. I had a full bloodwork panel back in October and T was in the mid 500s. The doctor I was working with suggested supplements - Tongak Ali, Maca, Zinc, boron, Dim 200, magnesium, L-Citrulline. I also take a daily 5mg cialis. I've been doing this for the last 6 months or so, and I feel like I'm in my mid-20s, early 30s. I'm planning on a follow up blood panel in March and will be interested to see what/if the supplements and continued workout and lifestyle has improved.

do you take all those supplements still? if so, what dosages?

 

[Manwitaplan]

i would say the majority of my buddies are on TRT! lots of fitness guys and every single one of them said they feel much better in general. I just turned 51 and have also been thinking about trying it. First i need to get all my bloodwork done butr definitely feel ity may help in terms of energy! My friend said instead of doing the weekly shots and having the highs and lows he saked for smaller dose shots and does it twice a week.

 

[HSolo]

Myself and nearly every friend I have are on TRT. The only ones that aren't have too high blood pressure from being overweight. I started a year ago (53 now) and immediately started sleeping better and have had a better overall and even-keeled mood. I do not regret one thing about starting it and look forward to continuing it.

 

[blackdog]

I'm 52 this year and have read almost all 19 pages of this thread trying to see if TRT is something I need to consider. My last blood work was in mid 2025, and my Total T number was 328, and my free T number was 52. I'm borderline low I think. I'm just apprehensive starting something like this.

I did have my right hip replaced last year, so that limits me from any jogging/running/sprinting/jumping. I can still do Olympic lifts but I'm not gonna be pushing a ton of weight anymore.

I think the 'normal' range is 300-1000, so you're in that range, but you're far from optimal. You will feel significant improvements in areas like energy, recovery, sleep, libido, mental clarity if you're closer to 800 to 1000. Sure, there are risks but with true replacement dosing and with working with your doc monitoring certain blood markers, those risks are really pretty low.

And don't sell yourself short on pushing a ton of weight. That whole 'heavy weights aren't for old guys' is BS. At 55 I've been competing in powerlifting for the past 5 years and have never felt better and have been injury free and just set a national record last year to go with numerous state records. Muscle mass and leg strength are both linked to longevity so don't be afraid to push yourself. It will pay dividends.

 

[IdahoJoe29]

It might have been discussed already I’ll admit I didn’t read all 19 pages. I got 7 pages in and skipped to the end. But has anyone started TRT for an extended period of time say 1-2 years and then stopped taking it? If so what was your experience and what did you notice about your bloodwork?

 

[rkcdvm]

It might have been discussed already I’ll admit I didn’t read all 19 pages. I got 7 pages in and skipped to the end. But has anyone started TRT for an extended period of time say 1-2 years and then stopped taking it? If so what was your experience and what did you notice about your bloodwork?

I did this. I started having a strange almost "ant bite" feeling whenever it would get hot outside. My eosinophils were really high and they thought it was from the testosterone. We stopped the testosterone and i think they put me on clomid??? Something to raise LH levels to start producing testosterone again. It wasn't horrible but it was noticeable when I stopped. Later on we found out that it was a neuropathy caused by blood sugar spikes. Changed my diet and it went away.. I think that was for about a year . I went back on TRT but have been taking T Enanthate instead of Cypionate. I like it way better (doc said some people respond to one better than the other.)
I now split my dose into twice weekly and am only taking 60mg at a time.. That helped with pretty much all of the other side effects. Still keeps me in the 800 to 900 range. No problems anymore.

 

[gostovp]

so I went and saw my primary care provider, and discussed TRT. He said since I was borderline he would be fine with it. Only problem is that insurance is likely not going cover it, as he said most insurances want two sub 250 tests in a row before they will. Has anyone a) had insurance cover TRT even though you are low but still in the 'normal' range or b) used a men's health clinic and self pay to get your TRT?

also, I had symptoms of BPH (enlarged/hardened prostate) so he agreed to start me on a daily does of Cialis...

 

[HSolo]

No need for insurance imo. Just use one of the free below services and your out of pocket will be quite low.
https://www.wellrx.com/
https://www.singlecare.com/
https://www.goodrx.com/
https://www.rxsaver.com/

As for the prostate, make sure to get your PSA lab tested.

 

[gostovp]

my PSA has been tested and numbers are good there

 

[gostovp]

No need for insurance imo. Just use one of the free below services and your out of pocket will be quite low.
https://www.wellrx.com/
https://www.singlecare.com/
https://www.goodrx.com/
https://www.rxsaver.com/

As for the prostate, make sure to get your PSA lab tested.

so how do I use that? Just have my Dr send the RX there, and then tell the pharmacy that I'm getting it from I'm gonna self pay and not run it through insurance? And then show them the coupon from say GoodRx?

so if my primary care doc is okay with writing me an RX, then there isn't really a reason to use one of these mens health clinics like Wittmer Rejuvenation Clinic?

 

[HSolo]

so how do I use that? Just have my Dr send the RX there, and then tell the pharmacy that I'm getting it from I'm gonna self pay and not run it through insurance? And then show them the coupon from say GoodRx?

Correct. So if you use Walmart pharmacy, for example, check which of those services is the cheapest for the prescription that the doc wrote you. Then when at the pharmacy, show them the codes from the site.

so if my primary care doc is okay with writing me an RX, then there isn't really a reason to use one of these mens health clinics like Wittmer Rejuvenation Clinic?

Correct also. That would be redundant. The only reason I know of to use one of those clinics is if regular doc wouldn't write a prescription for the T.

 

[gostovp]

ok, another stupid question....I went on GoodRx to just see what the prices are...I see there are options for different vial sizes, etc....so let's say I get a 10ml bottle of 200mg/ml....like how long is that gonna last me?

 

[IdahoJoe29]

So my pharmacy only gives me individual vials and not bigger vials. Does anyone see a benefit or drawback to one or the other?


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