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Spent a lot of money on testosterone treatment, please wish me luck!!

iloverachel

No longer suicidal after 8 years of depression
#1
Earlier this year my blood tests showed I had really low level of testosterone (my levels were similar to people in their 50s and 60s and I am 29) so I went to an online TRT (testosterone replacement therapy) clinic to get medication to fix it. I spent around $800, which includes the testosterone gel for 4 months as well as doctors consultatiions.

The common symptoms of low testosterone that I had, and still suffer from include fatigue, irritability, low mood, brain fog, depression, anxiety, low motivation etc

After 4 months it did not work at all, even after doubling the dosage.
I then did some research and found that gels are not as effective as injections, and that my testosterone levels only increased slightly, no where near the goal amount for most TRT treatment. I went from 11 nmol/L to just 12.9 nmol/L, when treatment is supposed to aim for 25-30 nmol/ and worse of all i felt no improvement in symptoms

I then decided to go to another clinic that does injections, which was a hassle because they required more recent blood tests and consultations. This time it costed $530 which will cover at least 3-4 months as well as many consultations with the doctor. I have just paid and should receive everything in about 2 weeks then I can begin treatment

I need as much prayers and support that this treatment will work. Not only has it costed a lot of money, it was so tiring and exhausting contacting all these GPs, online clinics, endocrinologists, getting blood tests, researching online to finally get treatment. Testosterone injections seems to be my only last hope, as I have tried nearly everything else in the past, such as countless medication, therapists, exercise, nutrition, praying, etc.

Thanks for reading. Have a good day
 

iloverachel

No longer suicidal after 8 years of depression
#9
Thanks everyone.
I started my first injection today, and hopefully my symptoms improve.

Most days this is how i currently feel
-tired and low energy
-low, depressed mood
-Anxiety and panic attacks to the point of struggling to leave house
-No motivation at all for work or gym
-Feel hopeless
-No interest in any hobbies

I will provide updates later on, as it takes weeks of treatment even months to improve
Have a good day all thanks for reading
 
#12
Earlier this year my blood tests showed I had really low level of testosterone (my levels were similar to people in their 50s and 60s and I am 29) so I went to an online TRT (testosterone replacement therapy) clinic to get medication to fix it. I spent around $800, which includes the testosterone gel for 4 months as well as doctors consultatiions.

The common symptoms of low testosterone that I had, and still suffer from include fatigue, irritability, low mood, brain fog, depression, anxiety, low motivation etc

After 4 months it did not work at all, even after doubling the dosage.
I then did some research and found that gels are not as effective as injections, and that my testosterone levels only increased slightly, no where near the goal amount for most TRT treatment. I went from 11 nmol/L to just 12.9 nmol/L, when treatment is supposed to aim for 25-30 nmol/ and worse of all i felt no improvement in symptoms

I then decided to go to another clinic that does injections, which was a hassle because they required more recent blood tests and consultations. This time it costed $530 which will cover at least 3-4 months as well as many consultations with the doctor. I have just paid and should receive everything in about 2 weeks then I can begin treatment

I need as much prayers and support that this treatment will work. Not only has it costed a lot of money, it was so tiring and exhausting contacting all these GPs, online clinics, endocrinologists, getting blood tests, researching online to finally get treatment. Testosterone injections seems to be my only last hope, as I have tried nearly everything else in the past, such as countless medication, therapists, exercise, nutrition, praying, etc.

Thanks for reading. Have a good day
You cannot change your sex, it's a delusion. They are scamming you.
 

LumberJack

Huggy Bear 🐻
SF Supporter
#15
Hey good luck. I hope it works for you. I am considering this myself. Although I am still within the "normal" range, I am below the midpoint of that range, and my personal trainer said the consideration of what is "normal" is artificially low. Of course, he's a PT so of course he wants me on juice lol.

I am glad you trying something. Sometimes just getting more active in managing my condition has helped me.
 

iloverachel

No longer suicidal after 8 years of depression
#18
6th day so far, and nothing
I know its still way too early (should take around 1 month for most people), but i am just so nervous it won't work since i tried the cream few months ago
I could use any prayers, best wishes that it starts to work soon

Have a good day guys *hug
 

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