Hey man, good topic. This is how it has played out for me...I just went on TRT with a clinic. They prescribed 200mg a week of test c and eventually 100mg nandrolone when I asked. I am open about that with anyone that brings up the subject. With that amount, I can cruise on 140mg or so a week, save up some and bump it up to 400mg for a mini blast cycle without ever running out. My body has obviously changed dramatically - I am 56 now and had not lifted since mid 30's when I started lifting again and sought out TRT at 54.

I also explored other sources for better variety / strategies and prices, but I keep the script going and don't openly discuss other vendors and compounds. Keeps the family from worrying and answers why I am getting so jacked - I mean other than working out like a lunatic, eating right and sleeping like it's my job.

My whole family knows man. I'll sometimes do my TDs at my parents place when I'm trying out a new source lol. Wherever the conversation calls for it I'll just be upfront about it. Mostly because a lot of the people complimenting my physique, I always try to redirect them. If someone throws a compliment my way I'll literally just say "thanks, it's the gear." I do that because I wouldn't want them to have a false reality and develop body dysmorphia over it.

I've yet to have anyone actually get upset besides my sister, she now no longer believes what I'm doing is considered TRT and thinks it's straight PED use, which is funny because she was the one doing my injections when I first started since she's a nurse. She's just upset that I'm doing daily injections rather than infrequent, I'm still on TRT lol. Started off with a prescription obviously then went the UGL route due to pricing. But yeah, parents know, sisters know, gym girls know. If it comes up naturally in conversation I'll bring it up, I really don't care, it's who I am, but I don't go out of my way to say it.

I don't go into heavy detail with most people though. I'll maybe geek out a little about esters, explain the difference between prop and cyp, why I'd use one for a cut versus a bulk, stuff like that. But if you're a close friend you already know, especially because the transformation has been pretty hard to ignore. Most gym goers who've seen me from the start probably have their assumptions already.

But yeah, if you don't want to tell anyone then don't. No judgment here, I don't care either

Everybody is different, lotta people are open about their cycles. I'd suggest telling someone though just so you have someone to talk about it with. Do you have anybody in the gym that you workout with frequently?

You sound like you worry a lot.

I don’t get into details of what besides trt and peptides the rest is none of their business. Guys on the soccer field said “man those roids are paying off” I said it was just “tiger balm“ I laughed they laughed but funny enough the didn’t fuck with me on the field as a defender…

I see you were born in 95. It's lovely as you get older and really quit giving a shit about people judging you or talking behind your back. I just assume they do anyway and it doesn't bother me one bit

It’s just trt or hrt bud… for me
It went from trt to oh I found out I needed my GH levels up as well so now I’m in an HRT protocol cough… Tren… cough…. Maste cough…. HRT LOL

I’ve heard people rumble. I usually am honest when asked and say I’m on peptides (Reta and HGH) and TRT+. I’ve been prescribed test and nandrolone and the primo is just a safer AI imo. My wife knows I use trt, nan and peptides so she’s the only one that needs to know.

I’m getting too old to give a fuck what other people think anyways.

If you have to tell them your doing something wrong..lol

Like i told Aggie below, black jacked guys never have to worry because if you got muscles and tattoos everyone just assumes you spent time at Rikers Island or alcatraz and last thing on their mind is you are on steroids. But id rather be suspected being juiced than for being an ex felon lol

I’ve told my primary physician, my cardiologist, my wife, my coworkers, my boss, Garandthumb, and a gym bro. Another gym bro just knows and I’m sure quite a few more are suspicious.

The conversations were easy and if they judged me I just don’t care. I had to develop that I don’t care what you think mentality before losing my natty card just to be prepared for when it was becoming undeniably obvious. I hit that point a little while ago.

I don’t think anyone cares. Most of the gym girls all talk about the fake boobs they want so I know they don’t have any room to talk or judge anyone for artificial enhancement.

Everyone has been super supportive.

I’m not sure if my family besides my wife knows or suspects anything and my wife is running some gear too so she’s more than supportive lol.

Hell I ran tren up to 500mg and asked my wife and coworkers if they noticed and behavioral changes….mood swings, irritability, etc…they were all shocked when I told them I worked my way up to 500mg tren because there was literally no behavioral changes they noticed whatsoever but I’m a chill guy unless I’m hungry and even then I control my anger. As a former smoker I’ve dealt with processing anger and irritability so it’s just a mind over matter thing I’ve pretty much mastered but I wouldn’t have had any outside input if I was keeping my ped use a secret. It’s great to have a support group like that.

I tell my wife every thing and inject her peptides for her she lets me know if my mood/anger gets out of hand she’s been cool with it

I have a core group of 5 or 6 real tight friends for over 30 years that know and to a large extent. I wanted to share how positive of an impact TRT was having and wished someone had put it on my radar earlier. They have a greater understanding of the + in TRT+ now.

Same with a sibling whom would be presented with some interesting vials and bottles in the event of my untimely death. Said sibling is now in the peptide game, achieving gainz.

Moms and other family know about the TRT and Reta, and I selectively share reta and hgh use with some family or friends.

My wife knows I take Testosterone and HGH. She doesn't know or ask about any other compounds, but I'm sure she suspects it and just doesn't ask.
When coworkers ask what the hell I'm taking (my physique has changed drastically, especially for a 40 year old guy), I tell them "everything", laugh, and they usually just ask "trt?" And I'll reply, yes.

I most certainly have. Most of the people that are in my life I trust. Also, anyone I ever talk to about lifting and all things relative, I choose to honest with and completely transparent. Not to say I dont have any regrets in my life but I like to think Im pretty solid in all of my convictions as a man and I have no reason to lie and or decieve anyone. For anyone and everyone that might judge me, I couldn't care less about their opinion. AS FAR AS your personal situation, I understand and respect it. Not everything you do is for everybody else to know. Fortunately WE have forums like this one ( SHOUTOUT EROIDS!!!) where all of us can feel comfortable discussing these things and have a chance to learn and grow and share our collective experience and knowledge with one another. It truly makes it a safer experience for everyone .

I only told your mom.

Seriously though, great post & topic.
For me, people are on a need to know basis. I normally do not openly talk about my medical history at dinner parties.
If people ask, I will tell them.
I encourage everyone to vet out and seek a personal physician who is like minded with the lifestyle. Lots of shitty doctors out there so having a quality doctor who understands the situation is very important.
In closing, I will say this, if you are in a serious relationship this type of thing must be disclosed. Can't be running off into a closet to secretly pin and most certainly do not want your partner stumbling on to a stash of hypodermics.
Women take hormones and so do men. The more we normalize this situation the more we are closer to ending the stigma surrounding it.

Ill be the first to say that im very lucky in regards to my experience. My immediate family, ex wife, fiancée, co workers(security and some LEOs), some friends, and even my doctor knows im on gear. The unanimous family reaction seems to be concern with acknowledgement that I seem healthier, and with the cops/coworkers, they seem to think its cool/want in on some gear too. Friends just think its cool "bro" stuff, and my doctor has even referred to me as his guinea pig. Pretty much saying he'll order any labs i want and that my understanding and experience of AAS is more than his.
While I have had a great experience (so far) with being open about my use, id recommend still being cautious and knowing the people you are around. I always stay a little careful myself and explain that I have a "trt" prescription just incase anyone ever felt inclined to try and report me. Granted I do have a legitimate script, I clearly add some other anabolics outside of it.

I know I’m not as big as some of you guys but in the last 2 years I’ve put on about 70 pounds. I’m 5’7ish so the change is huge. With family I feel as if it’s an elephant in the room type of thing. I’m an ex addict so I know not to tell my doctor I’m on gear. Like someone else said they 100% will blame every problem you have on gear and not really care about your well being because they are so uneducated about this stuff that they think you are trying to kill yourself. My boss is on TRT thru a men’s health clinic and the amount of bullshit they have told him is unreal. I’m truly convinced you guys know way more about this stuff than doctors. If you made that statement in the real world, people would think you are stupid.

Yes

I have two friends that know and one is my best friend and he is into using gear himself. I do not tell family, my best friend did tell his girlfriend and the only thing she is not cool with is Dbol for some reason.

When it comes to friends I am now seeking out gym going buddies because they would understand. If a stranger ever asks me I tell them diet and exercise, I have guys at work ask me all the time and it's always chicken and broccoli and gym daily.