im 38 right now and just got my bloods back and my total test came in at like 300 ng/dL. honestly that feels way too low for my age i think thats basically the level of someone whos like 65 or something so its definitely not where i want to be.
i was looking into starting trt and was thinking maybe 150mg a week but i wanted to check with you guys if thats actually a good dose to start at? just wondering what you all recommend for someone in my spot or if i should be doing more or less to get back to feeling normal.
300 is definitely on the low end for 38- no wonder you probably feel like crap all the time lol. 150mg is actually a really solid starting point to see how you respond. some guys do great on 100 and others need 200 to hit the high range but 150 is the "goldilocks" zone for most. just make sure you get labs again in 6-8 weeks to see where that puts you!
man i was in the exact same boat as you last year at 305 ng/dL. i started at 150mg a week split into two shots and it totally changed my life- the brain fog just disappeared. its not about being a bodybuilder its just about not feeling like a zombie at 4pm every day. good luck with it brother!
don't let the docs tell you that 300 is "normal" just because its on the bottom of the range. at our age we should be way higher. 150mg is a perfect start just be sure to watch for any spicy nipples or water bloat since your body might be sensitive to the change at first. definitely worth it though.
honestly i'd start with 150mg and split it into two pins a week like monday and thursday. it keeps your levels way more stable so you dont get that "crash" at the end of the week. once you get your first set of follow-up bloods you can tweak it from there but 150 is a smart move for a first timer.
