Anyone here over 50 on TRT?

wn36 · 2017-09-20T16:06:36+00:00

I'm not over 50 but recently worked a project with a 64 year old guy who has been on TRT for the past 5 years.

Let me tell you, this guy was in better shape than anyone I know personally. Worked out at a gym with him in a college town. He put anyone in there to shame. He was fearless in talking to women. Standing back and observing his interaction with women, he was getting attention from hotties in their 30s. It was amusing to see their hamsters spinning. Their eyes showed an older man that they were attracted to but their brains were saying, "He could be your grandfather!" Hilarious to see these broads work through that, their silent angst in dealing.

From him, he told me that TRT changed his life. He uses the pellets. Said he lost all abdominal fat, sleeps deeper, has mental acuity, a strong sex drive. Stated his levels were below 200 at 59 and now maintains around 1200.

I've been thinking about getting on it and if there was ever an advertisement for TRT, this guy was it! I want to be like that in my 60s. Not like these poor fat beta slobs who slough around in self pity for a life they missed out on.

2ndal · 2017-09-21T14:20:29+00:00

If you're stopping by this thread and wondering if TRT is for you, do your fucking research first.

For some, TRT is a lifelong commitment and it should not be taken lightly.

It's not just about increasing your T levels. There are a whole range of levels you need to be aware of and regulate as artificially increasing your T causes other things to be out of range which causes symptoms that can be as bad or worse than low T.

Let me tell you how it worked for me.

I was diagnosed with low T a year ago and went to a local clinic to get on a protocol.

(Note: be VERY careful with who you choose to work with. Low T Clinics have boomed over the last few years and there are a lot of shops that don't know what the fuck they're doing. Trust me. I went to one.)

They did a blood panel and started me off on one shot of Test C 150mg and 500IU of HCG per week plus 1mg of an estrogen blocker to keep my E levels regulated. The first three months of treatment were a fucking rollercoaster ride of highs and lows. The T shot would skyrocket my T while the E blocker would tank my E. It's too bad they weren't paying attention to other important levels, like SHBG, because if they had been (like the great online clinic did that I eventually found, DM me) they would have noticed that the low SHBG meant I was reacting to T differently than others, with the artificial T leaving my system much quicker. They changed my protocol to 140mg per week but broken up into shots every other day instead of weekly and cut my E blocker out completely. Within two weeks I was feeling better than I had in years, with less T and no E blocker, and the blood panels show it.

My point is this: it's not as easy (for some) as just getting a shot of T and feeling great. You need a trusted medical professional to read your bloodwork and know what the fuck to do.

2ndal · 2017-09-20T16:12:11+00:00

Not over 50 (closer to 40) but I am on TRT and have been for a little over a year. I was suffering from hypgodanism which caused my levels to be around 100 when it should have been in the range of 500-1000. I was overtired, lacked motivation, and had regular brain fog.

It has helped me immensely, but it's not the end-all be-all. It didn't suddenly make me gain a bunch of muscle and lose a bunch of fat or remove my approach anxiety. I still had to do the hard work to get those results. All TRT did for me was put me back on an even playing field and not at a disadvantage. But I don't overdose. I keep my levels where they should be naturally (~800), because I'm not interested in the side affects that come with blasting. I just want to feel normal. And I do.

red-sfpplus · 2017-09-20T17:25:44+00:00

50?

I started TRT at 31. Went beyond that a year later. Best decision ever.

Wife just started female TRT this year. Best decision ever.

Westernhagen · 2017-09-20T18:31:29+00:00

I am over 50. Have been on TRT for 18 months. I think I was low T since puberty, who knows why. Suffered from depression, anxiety, and low motivation for most of my life.

Have been doing cypionate injections once a week. Very easy, just takes a couple of minutes. Also take anastrazole because my estrogen levels were getting too high. Other than that, just take vitamin D, low dose aspirin, whey protein, creatine. The whole thing is very cheap; the T and the syringes are about $15/mo and blood tests are $36 every three months.

The TRT has definitely paid off at the gym. Before starting, I might go to the lame fitness center at work, and do maybe 10 mins on the treadmill and three sets with dumbbells. Now I spend an hour in the gym four times a week, doing some combo of squats, DL, bench, and OHP. Within six months I got stronger than I ever was in my 20s when I used to lift regularly. (I never did squat or DL back then, but I remember what my bench stats were.) I am pretty sure I wouldn't be able to recover as fast if I wasn't on TRT. Only notable problem relative to my 20s is lower back mobility; for example, I have real trouble getting my feet forward when I do burpees.

I suffered from ED my whole life until I started TRT. Now I have rock hard morning wood and very often spontaneous wood during the day (which I hadn't had since high school). Wife and other women have definitely noticed the physical change.

More importantly, anxiety and depression are a thing of the past. Much better able to maintain mental focus.

Can't recommend TRT highly enough. Wish I'd done it 35 years ago. Can't believe goddamn doctors never figured it out... I had to go get the blood work done myself... do not rely on your family doc, he will be dismissive of "low T" as a problem.

The_Litz · 2017-09-20T19:46:18+00:00

Late 40's here. Was on T last year, then off it for 5 months because of an unrelated health issue, now back on for 3 months.

I use Nebido which is slow releasing so there is not a drastic overnight difference.

When I was literally a little bitch when I was off it, and now starting I feel like a man again. Small behavioral differences I noted. Initially I was on an emotional roller coaster, very emotional the one moment, and totally DGAF the next. That thankfully changed after a few weeks.

Bro-science warning: It feels like women take more notice of me now, plus IOI, kino. Could just be more confidence in myself but it could also be I am transmitting some manly T vibe. Good feelz regardless of the origin.

saltybull · 2017-09-21T01:06:00+00:00

51 here, I have been on TRT 100mg IM for 3 years now. Before TRT I lost spontaneous erections, desire for sex, depressed. Medical background so I noticed the symptoms. Had my T checked and it was lower than 300. Ever since injecting, T is between 900 - 700 have muscles and lost weight. I feel incredible compared to when it was low. Tried the T lotion at first, complete waste except for random females approaching me wanting to know what sent I was wearing as it drove them crazy. I would respond with nothing. It was strange but injection weekly is the only true way to get a consistent dose!

jagged_edge_pill · 2017-09-21T05:32:06+00:00

Have read this thread closely. At 40 I am at a level of 500 as of 10 days ago. Its not low but it isn't wow either. Not sure what it means other than that a little more would be better.

shneakypete · 2017-09-21T13:40:30+00:00

Joe Rogan does TRT and he swears by it. All he does is get his levels up to where they should be if he was 25 or so. Currently 33 don't feel like I need it but I'm going to get a test done.

Title	Anyone here over 50 on TRT?
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Date	September 20, 2017 3:42 PM UTC (8 years ago)
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