345 total test

[Panderas785]

45 y/o here, been on TRT for 14 years (had test level of 318 at 31) - No prior gear use causing shutdown, my body just didn't make enough naturally . I actually had to convince them that 318 @ 31 is actually LOW. I started with my PCP and moved through a variety of endocrinologists over the years. Currently with TRT Nation, because I'm very comfortable managing my own treatment after so long.

I will say that, ime, most doctors outside trt or anti-ageing clinics are looking for "in-range" vs optimal. My endos never liked my numbers getting above 5-600, but personally I feel best closer to 8-900. The clinics will get you to those optimal numbers but less handholding, so you should be comfortable managing your own care to a degree (I'm sure most of us on here are).

In my experience, TRT Nation is more strict than people elude to but they are still WAY more laid back than your PCP/Endo/Urologist, etc. will be.

Good luck, TRT made a significant difference in my overall well-being and hope it does the same for you (should you choose to go that direction).

Thank you for the kind words and advice. I am going to hold off until my weight loss/goal weight and then reassess. Appreciate everyone here. Definitely need to take care of ourselves.

 

[woundcarping]

Thank you for the kind words and advice. I am going to hold off until my weight loss/goal weight and then reassess. Appreciate everyone here. Definitely need to take care of ourselves.

What's the logic there? Losing fat vs muscle favors a reasonable level of testosterone.... while it's reasonably likely your levels will rebound at the lower weight, keeping the lean mass on the way down is a common goal.