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.
150mg is a solid starting point for most guys honestly. i started at 100mg and it was barely enough to get me into the mid 500s so 150 should definitely get you feeling way better than 300 does. good luck man
300 at 38 is definitely low-ish but not unheard of these days with how everyones lifestyle is. i wouldnt go crazy high to start maybe try 120-140mg first and see how your estrogen handles it before jumping to 200+
honestly 150mg is probably going to put you at the top of the range or even over it. just make sure your splitting the dose up like twice a week so you dont get those big peaks and valleys. makes a huge difference with side effects
man i was at 280 when i was 35 and felt like absolute death lol. 150mg is a standard "cookie cutter" dose and usually works great. just stay on top of your bloodwork every 6-8 weeks in the beginning
are you sure you want to jump straight to the needle? have you tried checking your sleep or vitamin d? 300 sucks for sure but sometimes there is a reason for it being that low besides just getting older
i started at 200mg and my hematocrit went through the roof so i had to back down to 140. 150 sounds like a sweet spot to see how you respond without overdoing it right out the gate
welcome to the club lol. 150mg is plenty to get you back to feeling like your in your 20s again. just be prepared to stay on it for the long haul because once you start its hard to go back to feeling like 300 again
just make sure your getting legitimate stuff and not some underground basement brew. if your going through a clinic 150mg is a very common starting dose. you'll probably feel it kicking in around week 4 or 5
don't listen to people saying 300 is "normal" because it's technically in range. it's not normal if you feel like crap. 150mg a week changed my life man just do it
make sure you check your sensitive estradiol too when you do your follow up labs. 150mg can sometimes spike estrogen for some guys and you dont want to deal with spicy nipples or bloating if you can avoid it!
