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180 being a bit high for a start would you recommend lower dosing? Without looking at my labs, are you saying it’s more common to start off around 150? Or Lower.
AlphaMD's Answer
Without getting too specific, or try to guide your treatment, I will just say that the majority of men on TRT in the US average between 100-140mg/wk. The medical textbook standard is currently to start patients at 100mg/wk.
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