Question 1

how long does it take to feel the effects of testosterone replacement therapy for a teenager with hypogonadism?

Accepted Answer

1-3 months: Raising one's testosterone level has effects throughout the body. The endocrinologist who is prescribing the testosterone will have the most accurate answer to "how long before a patient notices improvement". Probably the improvements in mood and sexual interest will come first, maybe in a month.  The changes in skin, hair, penis, testicles, muscles, blood, etc., will probably come in 3 months.

Question 2

how long does it take for effects of testosterone replacement therapy for hypogonadism?

Accepted Answer

Depends!: Time for effects of testosterone replacement to be noticeable depend upon route/dose, effect & you! most branded t can make subjective improvements in mood, thinking, sex drive (libido) & erectile function in days if given in an adequate dose. But increase in muscle & loss of fat will only occur if you eat right & exercise in add'n to taking t. If you take too much t, conversion into e2 will rob u.

Question 3

how long does it take testosterone replacement therapy for hypogonadism?

Accepted Answer

Depends: Testosterone replacement is done in many different forms for men and at different starting points.  How quickly a man will feel a difference depends on the type of replacement used and his baseline.  In general most men feel a difference within 4-8 weeks. If you do not, you need your levels checked anyways at 3months but do it sooner to adjust your medication.

Question 4

i have hypogonadism and was wondering what hormone replacement therapy would do to a 17 year old male, entering late stages of puberty (started late)?

Accepted Answer

Pediatric endocrine: Hopefully you are under the care of a pediatric endocrinologist who specializes in exactly the kind of issue you are having. Based upon the hormones that your body is already producing, an endocrinologist can determine exactly where your hypogonadism is coming from, and tailor hormonal treatment to correct it. Early therapy can create normal hormone levels and resume normal sexual development.

Question 5

how long will it take to notice the effects of testosterone replacement therapy?

Accepted Answer

1 week -- 6 weeks: Depending on the route (cream, injections, or testosterone pellets), some men can experience an increase in their energy, improvements in their sleep, and changes in their mood, concentration, and focus as early as one week.  For others, it may take as much as 6 weeks to reach peak hormone levels and peak response rates.

Question 6

adult-onset hypogonadotropic hypogonadism--how does gnrh therapy differ from normal testosterone therapy? which therapy is best for 42 year old male?

Accepted Answer

Only for children: Gnrh is by injection, vey expensive, and only for children -- it wouldn't be appropriate or effective or prescribed for you. Stick with transdermal testosterone. Hopefully, you've had your undescended testicle fixed early in childhood, as they can become cancerous of not brought down surgically early in life. If it's still undescended, see you doctor soon.

Question 7

is it safe to take ashwagandha while on testosterone replacement therapy? some chatter suggests it may raise it.  i am using it for its calming abilities.

Accepted Answer

Supplements: Since the FDA doesn't study supplements most physicians don't advise them as there is fear of unknown contaminants and uncertainty about efficacy and possible medication interactions. Your pharmacist may have some information about this supplement.

Question 8

what treatment would i get for opioid induced low testosterone / hypogonadism? 34 - male - canada

Accepted Answer

Opioid testosterone: Opioid induced supression of testosterone is common. You will need to be placed on a testosterone supplement (like androgel, testoplex, fortesta). Your levels will have to be checked again in about 3-4 months.

Question 9

on testosterone replacement therapy. 50mg t compounded with 0.5mg anastrazole three times a day. seems like high dose. unheard of?

Accepted Answer

Standard dose: This is  a standard dose for adult males taken once a day. Three times a day does seem high. The anastrazole is a compound that blocks conversion of testosterone to estradiol.

Question 10

why don't doctors prescribe aromatase inhibitors in ftm testosterone replacement therapy?

Accepted Answer

Aromatase: FTM requires two things:

1: I do not take care of such patients unless I am notified by a Psychologist who is taking care of the patient.

2: I do not see any indication for aromatase inhibitors to be given in addition to testosterone.

I have been fortunate to have reasonable success with FTM and MTF.

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Adult-onset hypogonadotropic hypogonadism--how does gnrh therapy differ from normal testosterone therapy? which therapy is best for 42 year old male?

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Is it safe to take ashwagandha while on testosterone replacement therapy? some chatter suggests it may raise it. i am using it for its calming abilities.

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What treatment would i get for opioid induced low testosterone / hypogonadism? 34 - male - canada

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On testosterone replacement therapy. 50mg t compounded with 0.5mg anastrazole three times a day. seems like high dose. unheard of?

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Why don't doctors prescribe aromatase inhibitors in ftm testosterone replacement therapy?

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