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I am the doctor of fashion at TID. May I recommend a nice pair of Gucci loafers, or Versace shirt for your summer needs?
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So I've been kicking around coming off HRT after 2 years and am wondering the health benefits vs risks. Kind starting to wonder if pinning for the rest of my life is the way to go. All opinions are welcome.
So after 2 years I'm wondering does HRT effect a mans life\longevity, are there any medical studies or info on this question? Does a man on HRT risk a shorter life than a Natty man. Seems to be conflicting info, one camp says HRT shortens your life , one camp says it benefits your quality of life, is this code for a shorter life span but healthier? Is HRT worth it or is cycling healthier for you?
2nd. If I did come off after 2 years what's the healthiest not easiest but healthiest way to come off? What's the medically proven way to restore your natty levels or is it possible?
Opinions?
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Coming off TRT? Hmm well for some that's really not an option. Why, because the benefits of TRT clearly outweigh the risks.
What generally determines if an individual "needs" TRT?
First and foremost, their signs and symptoms which are highly idiosyncratic until ....
Second, the absolute TT level since almost all males will develop signs and symptoms with a TT below 150-200 ng/dl
Third, the causation as in a Primary (testicular) vs Secondary (HTPA)
So the first question one must ask is WHY were they placed on TRT and what were their labs at that juncture.
regs
jim
To be total honest Doc, I sought it out, just wanted a prescription, above the board legal. My baselines , I believe were in the 400's or 600's, have to dig up the BW. The hrt clinics were pretty lenient getting you on then, cant speak for now. My main question concern is are their links, studies to longevity, does synthetic test lower ones life expectancy by itself barring family genetics? I'm not running scared just weighing options , thinking out loud.
One other thing, what would be a preferred method\pct for coming off and getting my natty system back up and running the best\fastest?
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Hmm, doesn't sound like you "needed' TRT for physiologic reasons because even though a TT level of > 350 yet less than 500ng/dl may place an individual in the lower 25th percentile for age, what matters in those situations is weather a patient is symptomatic.
Fact is this is the case with almost all hormone levels, they must be correlated clinically and are only rarely diagnostic in and of themselves.
With regard to your longevity query? Well if one considers how long "low T" has been considered a "medical diagnosis" worthy of investigation the answer to that question is largely UNKNOWN but, in general the benefits exceed the risks unless the TT levels become excessive. Such as a 50 year old wanting a TT of > 1000ng/dl.
So understand that's a level which is GTG for teens whose metabolic rate and anabolic demands far exceed that of a chair spinning business exec!
So IMO if you want a level > 1k you better exercise considerably more than most 50 year olds AND that's exactly what some of the well controlled preliminary longitudinal studies are revealing.
Finally look at all the complications folks with an admitted history of AAS use have sustained. You know the same folk who frequent TID AAS forums they are dropping like flies in their older years...........NOT EVEN!
Why is that the case? Because these guys exercise and do it on a regular basis, IMO that makes all the difference in the world.
Finally AAS are NOT the demons most in the media claim they are. That's absolute crap and ........ sorry I've completed my rant and hope I answered your questions GM
respects
JIM
gman, you and I are similar in age, and I've been on constant for the last 8 years. For most of that time I've run HRT levels of between 150-200mg/wk. During that time I've occasionally blasted with most compounds we both know. Even then I kept the doses reasonable.
Nevertheless, I think long term what is going to affect my health more than the HRT is my total weight, cardiac health, and blood pressure. I'm typically around 230, and while I'm relatively lean (maybe 12% or so), I think that I'm too heavy for my frame, and long term need to bring my weight down to the 210 range, even if that means losing muscle mass. My heart is likely working too hard at 230.
On top of that I need to take OTC stuff for by BP, or if that doesn't work, simply get on prescrip meds for BP. It's not ridiculously high, but I've always been on the high side of normal. (and I've got a lot of stress).
Lastly, I need to make cardio a more regular part of my lifestyle. Whether that's running, biking, walking etc., I need to make sure I'm staying in cardiac shape.
None of those things are magic, but together I think these factors overwhelm whether I'm on test at 150-200 mg/wk for my long term health.