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8	Are there means of increasing your testosterone without the use of medical drugs? In an otherwise healthy male, ensuring adequate amounts of quality sleep, staying active/exercising, and eating a well balanced diet will all aid in healthy hormone production. If you have a medical reason why your testosterone is low, the above probably won't have much of an impact on your hormones. In those cases, fixing the underlying condition (if possible) is really the only way to make a significant difference.	/r/askTRP	27/06/15 02:49 PM
2	Career Question Yea it can take awhile for some people, but then again there are tons of people who don't really do anything to make themselves a more attractive candidate. Or they just apply to one or two big city departments and just sit on a list waiting for their opportunity. It's a numbers game. If you apply to a bunch of departments you'll greatly increase your chances of getting hired. Many guys also just want to work for a big city department like FDNY or Chicago FD. They draw like 20,000+ applicants at…	/r/askTRP	26/06/15 03:18 AM
1	Career Question Yea, I'm a firefighter/medic. First thing I did was take a 1 semester EMT-B class at a community college. Then I went to medic school which took about a year, although there are programs available that allow you to do it in 6 months or so. Then I applied to a couple of departments that I wanted to work for and started going through their hiring process'...which tend to be a bit lengthy. There's just so many people to process through each step. I accepted the job with the first department who off…	/r/askTRP	26/06/15 03:02 AM
1	Career Question If working as an EMT interests you, take it to the next level and become a firefighter/paramedic. It's a much better career option than being a single role EMT. As you pointed out, it's very tough to make a living as an EMT, the pay is generally far too low to be sutainable as a career. Firefighters, and firefighter/paramedics can make quite a bit more money, and the benefits are usually quite good as well. Obviously it's very location dependent, but the money is there if you work for the right …	/r/askTRP	26/06/15 12:38 AM
2	I will be 24 years old this week and I have lower testosterone than an average 85 year old with type 2 diabetes. Doctors claim 'normal'... You're definitely in a tough situation. Canada doesn't seem to be as in love with HRT as the U.S. is, and your healthcare system makes it pretty difficult to see a doctor even for routine bloodwork let alone an appointment with a specialist. So you were never actually given a diagnosis prior to any treatment? That's shitty...and irresponsible medicine. Your location, age, and lack of a clearly defined diagnosis will make it difficult to be treated, but there are definitely good doctors in Canada…	/r/askTRP	23/06/15 07:27 AM
1	What to do when you're young with low testosterone 552 isn't bad at all for a total T value. Free T would be a much better value to have in order to determine if there is an issue with your testosterone, but at a glance it appears that your T is pretty solid. Definitely not hypogonadal regardless of age (but again, free T would need to be measured just to be sure). It's uncommon, but still possible, to have a healthy total T but a low free T.	/r/askTRP	23/06/15 02:30 AM
1	Did a total testosterone test. My number is in the range of "normal," but it's very low in the range, especially when you consider that I'm 22...what can I do? Not the greatest total T value, but typically not something that most doctors will be comfortable addressing in a patient of your age. That doesn't mean that there isn't a potential problem, but a single blood test for total T is only a very small piece of the puzzle. If you'd like to investigate this further there are many other blood tests that should be measured, preferably on multiple occasions. Total T, free T (a much more valuable test than total T), LH, FSH, prolactin, estradiol, and a FU…	/r/askTRP	20/06/15 10:59 PM
3	can anyone here read blood tests? Sure man, I'm happy to help. You can PM me or just post here. Whatever.	/r/askTRP	12/05/15 03:03 PM
1	Small Testicles and Testosterone 534 ng/dl is not hypogonadal. It may not be near the top of the range, but very few guys have natural testosterone levels that are close to the tops of the ranges. Unfortunately we can't all be blessed with optimal testosterone. Total testosterone is also a poor indicator of a potential hormone imbalance since it's already bound to SHBG and albumin. Free or bioavailable testosterone are more valuable labs to check.	/r/askTRP	17/04/15 07:30 PM
2	To use or not to use? As long as you know what you're doing and have a proper PCT planned for after your cycle, you should be ok. Just know the risks involved before doing this. Many guys ruin their HPTA for life, even with a PCT. That's a huge risk to take. You'll have to weigh the pros and cons and make an informed decision.	/r/askTRP	03/03/15 12:33 PM
2	Blood test results - thanks for your input Both of those testosterone values are low enough to cause symptoms in many men, and it can certainly be unhealthy in the short AND long term. How old are you? I still stand by my above post that more labs should be done to see if there's an easily identifiable underlying issue. Depending on the cause, and your age, treatment may be indicated.	/r/askTRP	25/02/15 11:28 PM
1	Blood test results - thanks for your input What was the reference range given for your free testosterone? Your total T is definitely low enough to cause symptoms in many men though. You'll need some more detailed labs to see if there is an obvious underlying cause. A closer look at your hormones would be the first place to start. Mainly your LH, FSH, estradiol, prolactin, and SHBG.	/r/askTRP	25/02/15 11:08 PM
1	Testosterone specialists in general medicine Oh man, you're not going to find a doctor who's willing to treat you with those testosterone values. At least, not one who values keeping his medical license. Those are pretty solid numbers, I wouldn't be in a rush to mess with a well functioning endocrine system if I were you. TRT is great, but it will have a profound long term effect on your endocrine system, and it's far from hassle free. There are a lot of details and risks that people lose sight of (or are unaware of) when considering treat…	/r/askTRP	24/02/15 01:23 AM
1	Testosterone specialists in general medicine I'm assuming that you've got da low T or something? Look up some endo's and uro's in your area and then start Googling their names individually. There are a bunch of doctor review websites that will show up in a Google search where you can read reviews from patients and get an idea if the doctor's personality will be a good fit for you. You could also go down to a compounding pharmacy and speak with one of their pharmacists. Ask if they have any recommendations for doctors who specialize in male…	/r/askTRP	24/02/15 12:49 AM
1	Testosterone specialists in general medicine It matters less what type of doctor they are, and more about the knowledge and experience in treating male hormone disorders. There are doctors in all areas of medicine, including endocrinology, who just don't know how to effectively treat males with hormones. There are GPs out there who have mastered it, just the same as there are GPs who have never even heard of estradiol. There are endocrinologists and urologists practicing safe hormone therapy for men, and there are others of the same specia…	/r/askTRP	23/02/15 11:44 PM
1	Anyone on Trt here? TRT has greatly improved my quality of life. It's not a panacea and there are certainly downsides to TRT, but overall it's been worth it for me. Can't really speak to your question about confidence, as that's never been an issue for me. My gym performance has improved for sure. TRT won't turn you into freak, but it absolutely helps with strength and recovery. My libido has returned, I'm no longer crippled by sore muscles and joints, I'm able to get out of bed in the morning, my mood has improved…	/r/askTRP	22/02/15 06:56 PM
1	Testosterone and its influence on you HCG may also be a tough sell for your insurance. It's use in men is relatively new and not all insurance companies are on board with it. It may make things easier if you're diagnosed as secondary hypogonadal though. Even when it's covered by insurance it can still be expensive as they typically don't cover as much as they would with more common medications. Something is definitely wrong with your endocrine system, you just need to figure out what that is. Some detailed bloodwork should definitel…	/r/TheRedPill	05/02/15 01:28 AM
1	Testosterone and its influence on you It sounds like Clomid worked well for you, is that not an option due to insurance or something? I can't remember (I post all over reddit about male hormone issues and it can be hard to keep track).	/r/TheRedPill	04/02/15 07:44 PM
1	Testosterone and its influence on you Eh, I don't know how I'd feel having a doctor who was ok with my TT around 300. That's just poor medicine IMO. Although HPTA restarts with Clomid or hCG are sometimes worth a shot, they very rarely work for the long term. In most guys, and all primary hypogonadism cases, restarts just don't work. You'll see a lot of people online act like TRT is some type of exclusive club that men only deserve to be in if they've tried all kinds of bullshit restart protocols first. The statistics don't lie, a r…	/r/TheRedPill	04/02/15 07:23 PM
1	Testosterone and its influence on you For some reason, a lot of guys who go on Clomid are able to get their bloodwork to look good, but symptoms still linger. I have no idea what causes that though. Sounds like you at least saw some benefit in terms of energy and focus. If you're able to get your testosterone and estradiol levels to optimal levels, you will absolutely see a major increase in libido. That's a universal effect. But having optimal hormones isn't going to turn you into some "hunter/gatherer" beast mode superhuman. It wi…	/r/TheRedPill	30/01/15 10:14 PM
1	Testosterone and its influence on you Gotcha. If you're still on Clomid, your LH and FSH values won't be reliable. So if you're not on Clomid at the moment, now would be a good time to check those values. Many would say that they're not reliable at any point after using Clomid, but it's better than nothing. Prolactin, SHBG, total and free T, estradiol, and a full thyroid panel should also be added to your next set of labs. Hopefully your doctor will know what else to order on upcoming labwork. Unfortunately, in many cases you really…	/r/TheRedPill	30/01/15 08:16 PM
1	Testosterone and its influence on you How low is your testosterone? And what were your LH and FSH values prior to any Clomid treatment?	/r/TheRedPill	30/01/15 07:29 PM
1	Testosterone and its influence on you I guess I should have asked what your goals were first. Are you trying to increase your T values without going on TRT? Or is this strictly a fertility treatment? You're a lucky dude, Clomid often causes a lot of side effects. If you've been able to avoid them in the past, I'd say you probably won't have any issues if you went on it again.	/r/TheRedPill	30/01/15 07:08 PM
1	Testosterone and its influence on you I'd probably want to know what her goal for you is. What's her long term plan for this treatment? What is her diagnosis of your condition? Is she prepared to be flexible with you should you decide to go on Clomid, meaning, how will she manage side effects if they occur? Clomid can be a real bitch for a lot of guys.	/r/TheRedPill	30/01/15 05:13 PM
1	Testosterone and its influence on you Unfortunately exogenous testosterone does not stimulate sperm production. It suppresses LH and FSH. In short, LH is responsible for your natural testosterone production, and FSH is responsible for the production of sperm. While on exogenous testosterone, both LH and FSH will essentially be reduced to zero. It's still possible to be fertile while solely on testosterone, as it only takes one swimmer to make it happen and there's still a little bit of action from the pituitary gland. There's no dou…	/r/TheRedPill	30/01/15 07:09 AM
1	Users of Testosterone - What differences have you noticed? Pretty much everything you need to know can be found here...seriously, everything: http://www.reddit.com/r/steroids/wiki/index The most important thing that you'll need right now is an Aromatase Inhibitor (AI). On 500mg/wk your estradiol level is going to be very high without one. That's a very bad thing. There are many serious health issues that come along with elevated estradiol, so you need to keep it in check. You can have your estradiol tested at any lab. Privatemdlabs.com is a popular one.…	/r/askTRP	21/01/15 12:29 AM
2	Users of Testosterone - What differences have you noticed? I'm only taking myself up to the higher limits of what's considered normal, maybe a bit higher. I'm not hating, as I've got no problem with steroid use, but you're going WAY beyond the higher limit of normal with a dose like that. You'll likely feel great, but it's only a matter of time before your body starts responding negatively to such high levels of testosterone. It's very important to monitor your bloodwork frequently during use of any amount of testosterone, especially doses as high as wh…	/r/askTRP	20/01/15 04:39 PM
1	Users of Testosterone - What differences have you noticed? Without the side effect of making you impotent. TRT dose not make you impotent, it fixes impotency.	/r/askTRP	20/01/15 01:08 PM
1	Users of Testosterone - What differences have you noticed? Nope, testosterone is by prescription only.	/r/askTRP	20/01/15 02:42 AM
2	Users of Testosterone - What differences have you noticed? Are you taking an AI and monitoring your hematocrit, estradiol, RBCs, etc? That's definitely not a dose that can be sustained for a long period of time.	/r/askTRP	20/01/15 02:09 AM
4	Users of Testosterone - What differences have you noticed? -focus - I have seen some improvement here. Nothing drastic, but it has helped. -memory - No noticeable change. -social skills - I didn't have a problem with this prior to treatment, but no changes. -sex life (stamina?) - Libido and erectile strength has improved significantly. -motivation - Definitely improvement here. I still have days when it can be difficult to get motivated to do certain things, but I'm far less sluggish than I was before treatment. -emotional stability - Wasn't a huge issu…	/r/askTRP	19/01/15 10:38 PM
2	Physiological differences between Alphas and Betas My SHBG has stayed roughly the same from my pre TRT value. My free T is at the top of the range now. Pretty much all men who go on TRT have low free T. Low total T almost always comes with low free T. As I'm sure you know, free T is a much more important value to focus on when compared to total T. I tend to list total T numbers on the Internet because most people just don't understand that free T is more important than total T. Even many doctors don't understand that.	/r/TheRedPill	10/01/15 08:33 PM
2	Physiological differences between Alphas and Betas It's not easy for everyone who is at 300, some guys don't function well at all hovering around that level. I had been lifting seriously for 18 years, once I went on TRT I absolutely saw a difference in the gym. Obviously it's not as apparent as it would be on a steroid cycle, but it was significant. Strength increased and my ability to recover improved drastically.	/r/TheRedPill	10/01/15 08:09 PM
3	Physiological differences between Alphas and Betas This is a common misconception. Ask any of the guys on TRT who went from ~300ng/dl to 900-1000ng/dl and all of them will tell you that they have seen significant gains in the gym.	/r/TheRedPill	10/01/15 07:35 PM
1	Testosterone Affect on Redpill? Any doctor can order bloodwork. Or you could pay out of pocket through a place like privatemdlabs.com. Going through a doctor and using your insurance will surely be the cheapest option though.	/r/askTRP	04/01/15 09:29 PM
1	Testosterone Affect on Redpill? Nothing wrong with having some bloodwork done to see if your hormones are a bit off. If lack of gym gains is your only symptom, I'd probably avoid aggressively treating it unless your testosterone and/or estradiol is really out of whack. I'm on HRT, and it's been a life changing experience for me. I suffered from just about every symptom in the book prior to treatment, all of which were alleviated a few months after starting treatment. There are certainly some cons to HRT but, for me, the pros f…	/r/askTRP	04/01/15 07:53 PM
10	FDNY Must Relax Standards for Female Firefighters There isn't a professional fire department anywhere in the country that's teaching their firefighters to do that.	/r/TheRedPill	11/12/14 03:34 AM
1	Can someone explain to me the difference (if any) in how fapping everyday causes testosterone loss but sex every day doesn't? You don't ejaculate testosterone, so there isn't any of the hormone that is "lost".	/r/MarriedRedPill	08/12/14 08:31 PM