I apologize in advance for this lengthy post.

Should I start TRT? I’ve been wrestling with this question for more than a year.. I’m 51 yrs old. 5’8” 182 lbs. around 20% BF (I think). Last summer during my cutting diet I got down to 170lbs not sure what my BF was at that time but I’m guessing it was around 17%. I’ve been working out off and on since I was a teenager, I started back in the gym 3 yrs ago at an unflattering 200lbs. I feel much better now than I did then. I love the gym and workout 4-5 days a week. My diet hasn’t been great lately, but I will have it dialed back in before summer hits. I’m willing to put in the work to get results, and understand that results at 51 aren’t going to be the same at 31.

Since I’ve hit 50, I don’t feel as energetic as I once did. Around 3:00 in the afternoon I feel a drop in energy. I work out in the evenings and find myself cutting workouts a little short a couple times a week because I’m worn out 30 minutes into a planned hour workout. I’m seem to be sore more now than I used to be, and it takes longer to recover from my longer heavier workouts. As for libido, I still tango with my wife, but rarely more than twice a week. My energy is ok, my libido is OK, and overall I feel OK. But I don’t want to “Just feel OK”.

In December of 2017 I asked to have my testosterone tested as part of my annual checkup. It was 477 ng/dl. In December of 2018 it was 371 ng/dl. I didn’t get my free test numbers. I asked my GP if I should be concerned about low test levels. She said it was in the normal range, and that was that. She did mention that TRT could effect a person’s heart health.

I’ve never done gear, but have always been curious about it. I’ve been researching TRT for about a year, and I’m now i'm considering giving it a try. I’m do have concerns about once I start, it is for the rest of my life, and I could see me as one who would not stop there, I would want to try other gear to continue to get better results.

My goal for TRT would be to improve my quality of life as I age; have the energy to continue to work hard in the gym, and better recovering time. I want my libido to improve. I want to be able to put on a little size and lower my BF. I don’t need to look like I’m 30 yrs old, but I want to stay in shape and look good for a guy in his 50’s. I know I won’t beat father time, but I want to put up a good fight.

I’ve learned a lot from reading the forums on this site, and glad I decided to join. My question to this group…Is TRT worth it, and will it help me reach my goals? I’m considering using an on-line clinic to get Test. with a doctor’s prescription, and they will monitor blood test results.

I appreciate your thoughts.