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Question Here I’ve been on TRT for a couple of years . My initial level was at 132 . When I got tested again full panel it only improved to like 250 more or less. Didn’t really feel different. I asked the doctor if he could up the does and he told me I was at my max allowed. I told him what was the point if my levels couldn’t be at least above 500 ? How do you guys handle situations like mine? Is there a max amount you guys give and if the levels stay low tough luck?
AlphaMD's Answer
That really depends on the situation, but if you were unresponsive to doses & your symptoms didn't improve we would increase your dose & test you as needed.
I don't believe we have a max dose set in stone, but we wouldn't do something that would get us in trouble legally at the very least. Something crazy high like 400mg weekly would be an example where there almost certainly has to be something else going on.
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