Guest guest Posted October 4, 2006 Report Share Posted October 4, 2006 I went through late puberty and saw an endo when I was 18 yrs old, at the time they tested me and determined I suffered from low testerone. I was given a prescription to kick my body into puberty, I assume It was a staggered testerone replacement. However the endo left it at that. I am now 32 years, have always suffered from depression, and am overweight wearing 44x32 pants and weigh 275 pounds at 6ft. I visited a doctor recently who did not want to prescribe anti-depressants off the cuff and suggested I should have my throid and t levels tested. At that point I mentioned my earlier endo visit years ago and she indicated that we should proceed with the blood tests. I dont have the exact values of my T levels, however I could probally obtain them. Before I begin this treatment I would be interested in any thoughts/suggestions others may have as I did not have a full endo workup done but the doctor indicated thryoid funtion was fine, just low T. I now have a prescription which reads as follows. Depo-Testosterone solution cypionate 100 mg/mL intra-musc. Disp: QS 1 month Sig: 50 mg Q4 weeks Refills: 2 Reading the above is this an adequate amount given my size/weight/height. Are their any side effects I should be on the look out for? Should I have a full endo workup, or be thankful I have a doctor who is willing to go the steroid route? Also reading the above, I assume Sig means I should inject 50mg once every 4 weeks. Thanks for any light you might shed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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