Since I started doing videos on Testosterone Replacement Therapy (TRT) with Dr. Osborn, I've had a lot of people ask me what my testosterone levels and dosage looks like - So, I had Dr Osborn pull up my original bloodwork when I first came to visit him when considering TRT and together we reviewed all my numbers as well as the subsequent visits where we made adjustments to dial things in. This video covers a lot of details on topics like SHBG (Sex Hormone Binding Globulin), Total Testosterone vs Free Testosterone, Testosterone Dosing, Estradiol/estrogenic effects like gyno, aromatase inhibitors, and the effects of stress (cortisol) on testosterone levels just to name a few.
00:01 My reasons for consideringg Testosterone Replacement Therapy (TRT)
1:28 Dr reviewing my intitial lab results before starting TRT
4:31 Effects of cortisol on testosterone levels and other blood markers
6:04 Initial replacement protocol - Testosterone, Clomid, HCG, Anastrazole
7:03 Dr reviewing bloodwork after first few months
9:04 Hematocrit/hemoglobin levels. Potential Risks including stroke
10:52 Estradiol/Estrogen and aromatase inbibitors (Anastrazole) and low libido
12:34 Most recent bloodwork / lab results
13:03 Finding the right dosing based on symptoms and goals not just bloodwork
19:15 How much (or little) testosterone you need to build muscle
-James Grage
Muscle Geek