Bro. Love these straight forward videos on trt. Most videos about it feel like an advertisement. Absolutely do the sleep study! I have been lean all my life up until now, but still snored like a bulldog. Sleep study showed moderate sleep apnea. A tonsillectomy and rhinoplasty later my blood pressure went from the 170s down to the 130s. It’s crazy what sleep apnea affects. Btw I did not think I had it either.

Great video, very helpful. It should have more Views. As for snoring...man, I started snoring from Long Covid. That said, one side effect of TRT is it can cause Sleep Apnea, and sure enough I think I'm coming down with it. I see an Endocrinologist early next month to get my TRT on track better. Good luck!

Good straight forward video sharing your experiences with TRT, much appreciated. Get that sleep study asap the snorting (most likely apena) has a massive negative life impact indeed. There are not a ton of cons to healthy monitored TRT, but one of them truly is that it can cause and/or exacerbate sleep apnea, so that could be a bad double whammy if you don't address it. I have been using CPAP for a couple of years now and although I'm not one of the "it changed my life immediately and forever" campers, it definitely helps me sleep better overall which certainly helps me be healthier overall. Lions not sheep indeed, brother. Stay strong and healthy. Godspeed. Edit to post PS - has anyone ever told you you look a lot like a more muscular Matt Hasselbeck?

love your video,looking for that next percent

Good video, Jacob. 👍

@JacobGodar

Жыл бұрын

Thank you 🙏

The final minutes of your talk I think apply to most men regarding “pushing through” what we should consider red flags relating to our mental and physical health. I’ve been on trt for about a year now but just recently changed providers. I’m 52 and am looking to make the next 52 my best years so optimizing every aspect of my health is my mission. I appreciate you sharing your story. It confirmed that I’m on the right track. Thank you and know you are appreciated.

@JacobGodar

9 ай бұрын

Thank you for the feedback. Great to hear your moving towards making everything better and getting everything you can out of life.

I'm waiting to see a specialist before I start my TRT journey, I seriously cannot wait to get going because my levels are lower than the floor! Pray it sorts me out in more than 1 way

@JacobGodar

Жыл бұрын

Congratulations. Great to hear your consulting with a specialist and making sure it is done right.

Thanks for sharing your progress. I just had my 2nd T-level check and it came back 187. My doc has already said that I'm a great candidate for this therapy. I have my first appointment 3 days from now and your story really gives me hope that it will be a great change for me.

@Delani11

Жыл бұрын

Did you started your trt treatment

Thank you for sharing your journey brother. I start my TRT soon and our story is very similar. If you don't mind me asking what dose protocol has your doctor prescribed? I will be doing 100mg Cypionate every week, our main goal is aimed at free test and not total.

Can’t agree more with you in this video, I have the same experience when started TRT, and I only did just 2 shot for about of 250mg per week, my sleep got better, more energy, lifting in the gym got a little better too, no more suicidal thought or feeling pity for myself, I have to take this because my testosterone was so low

I know exactly what it's like to have those rock bottom levels. When I got my blood test done my testosterone was 62 nanograms per deciliter. I've been on trt cyp for 3 weeks now. Haven't felt many effects yet but remain optimistic. I hope everything works out for you. Thank you for sharing

@bgoodorhell4u

Жыл бұрын

Stay the course it a long term treatment.

@JacobGodar

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the comment!

@espada9

10 ай бұрын

Give it time, I've been on for over 6 weeks and feel great and I'm seeing improvements in the gym. My doctor is too conservative IMHO and I'm doing 200mg every 2 weeks. I would like to do 200mg every 10 days. My weight is going down, building muscle for the first time in a long time and I'm actually recovering after workouts. Are you physically active?

@user-nf7ep1xt1q

Ай бұрын

​@espada9 same here with my doctor, I'm doing 100mg weekly of cypionate, 5 weeks in, blood levels went from 286 to 631 after 4 weeks, perhaps I'm missing something because I wanted to increase to 150mg weekly and she said to give it another 2 months, guessing the levels continue to increase over time? Have you experienced that?

So I’m 38 and I started my trt about 3 weeks ago and I’m doing injections in the belly. Sounds similar to you but I’ve gain like 5 to 6 lbs lol. Thing is I look no different as far as worse but feel already stronger and tighter lol. I’m just anxious to see later down road what happens cause I am a guy that works out and I want to lean up and just overall be more healthy with more energy! I guess time will tell so I’ll keep in touch !

@Systemlord30

Жыл бұрын

Cypionate is old school, newer oral treatments are available that are safe for the liver. Jatenzo is very expensive though, $3469 per refill. The half-life is 6 hours and must be dosed twice daily. Jatenzo produces more DHT conversion v.s cypionate injections. Dialing in on Jatenzo is easy, 7 days to a steady state means you could go through three dosing increases in three weeks. It can take months to dial in on injections. I have lost 3” inches off my waste in 3 months on Jatenzo.

@TheActualKingSmith

2 ай бұрын

What's your update!

Thanks for sharing your personal health issues. Great job on your progress. I'm in the same boat. My testosterone is borderline low at just over 300. It's almost impossible to lose weight despite being very active and not having too terrible of a diet. Very low energy too and poor sleep. I'm trying to avoid taking testosterone right now as it's something I'll have to take forever once I start, from what I understand. But, it may be inevitable. I'm taking other natural testosterone herbal supplements right now like Tongkat Ali and Fadogia Agrestis and it is definitely helping my energy levels and the weight loss a bit. Currently waiting to get my DNA test results back from 10x Health Systems and I'll come up with a better plan. Thanks again.

@JacobGodar

Жыл бұрын

Your very welcome! As a whole testosterone levels are historically low. Great to see you know and are working on it. The injections seem like a pain but it is extremely easy and done at home.

@QuietLawn

Жыл бұрын

@@JacobGodar oh, that's great to know. That may be the direction I have to go in as well. Yes, it's crazy how low testosterone levels are in men compared to in the past.

@Allmotorzl1

Жыл бұрын

Whats the dna test results stuff and why?

@rlg222

9 ай бұрын

I'm 50 years old and my T-levels are 296ng/dl and I just took another blood test to see if repeatable today. I feel like crap, and I have multiple issues now. I've done others test and my MD can't find anything wrong so far.

What i see is an alarming trend of young men running to the drugstore first .. it should be the last step not the first .. you're hooked on it for life

@JacobGodar

3 ай бұрын

This is 100% true. You should be going off of blood work and making sure with a provider that this is the right fit. I only did this after trying to change everything naturally to get my levels up and after several checks no luck.

@jdssurf

2 ай бұрын

What I see is thousands of men being ashamed and suffering from horrible symptoms including severe depression and not realizing how trt can save them from wanting to die.

@johnhernandez1838

Ай бұрын

@@jdssurfAgreed! Im 36 and was suffering from severe depression. I was in the low 300s at 32 and at 36 low 200s. Gained a ton of weight. Couldn’t lose any no matter how much I worked out which made me even more depressed. Now I’ve been on TRT for a month and feel much better and losing weight just from my job (Plumber)!

@jdssurf

29 күн бұрын

@@johnhernandez1838 good to hear, i've only been a couple months, nothing crazy yet, i'm 49, was at 150-225 always was major fitness guy all my life, no steroids, not sure what happened, but that's low for my age. My problem is nightly drinking still. I think they need to up my dose a bit, 200 every other week, and i need to chill back the beers

Great video! Brother if you have sleep apnea and you have to do a CPAP machine man it's like night and day sleeping with one. I have been on one since 2012 can't go without it. I am starting testerone tomorrow morning, using the androgel cream. My testerone was 135 one time 166 the next time so I am gonna try it. I have no libido, no energy, maybe some depression I have been dealing with this for about 6 or 7 years. I will be 55 next month gotta do something and along with all that I am a gulf war vet with about 580 health things going on! Lol! I hope the testerone maybe helps me to get bad to some kind of normal.

@JacobGodar

Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for the input on the CPAP. I hope you have success with the test and you get pointed in the right direction.

@mustanghuey89

Жыл бұрын

@@JacobGodar 👍

At 28 my levels are 247 and I deal with anxiety pretty bad within the last year or so. This has me wanting to go talk to my urologist about TRT

@ChoroTesla

Жыл бұрын

have you started TRT also i deal witg great anxiety.

@marceauxracing

Жыл бұрын

@nassorhassanyy7013 I haven't yet, I actually start working out which naturally raised my levels but the main thing that has helped me with anxiety in a HUGE way is every morning I take a ice cold shower for 3-4 minutes, only cold water. Hardest part is getting in but muscle through it, it's worth it. Right after that I do a 30 minute meditation course on the HeadSpace app. It's literally been life changing, I was able to get off of my Anxiety meds

@ChoroTesla

Жыл бұрын

@@marceauxracing niceeee

At 36 I got hit with influenza and pneumonia. A week in the ICU. I did not fully recover and was lethargic months after it passed. I had developed three problems. 1.) Almost non existent vitamin D at age 36. I work outside in Arizona. Fact is you can only get 27% of the vitamin D3 you need from the sun. I take 7500 units a day and my blood test come back solid. 5000 units is considered a high dose according to pharmacists. When they come up with "high dose" it is for anyone over 12 from a 80 girl to a 300 pound man. I have never been near toxic levels and I am 6 foot tall 200 pounds. 2.) At 40 a sleep test showed on average I had 89 apneas an hour. A VPAP machine has been amazing for me. I wake up now with more energy out the gate and never snore when I use the machine. ConstantPAP is old and garbage. VariablePAP is where it is at. This will prevent alot of illness down the road and may fix alot of your nasal issues. 3.) TRT at 42. For years my doctors told me my numbers were normal. What does that mean? I did some research including pulling all my yearly blood tests going back 6 years. I had been under 430 for 6 years and was told that garbage was normal!!! For starters normal for men in their 40s is considered anything over 300. That is BS. Most 35 year old men are over 800. Men's clinics will start you on Testosterone injections if you are under 430 without trying other treatments. Guys rocking a 300 and thinking they are normal are being screwed in my opinion. All my cars are paid off and I live in a very nice home that is almost paid off too. That is not normal these days either. Maybe it is just me but normal is weak sauce. At an 800 Testosterone level I workout the same as I did in my 20s and 30s and can maintain a fit look. At a sub 500 Testosterone level I have a belly and early onset titties even with working out more intensely than when I was younger. I take a baby aspirin a day to keep from having to donate blood all the time. My estrogen levels remain low due to blockers I take once a week with my injection. Estrogen is a natural by product of Testosterone. Keep it all in check and life is good. Getting old is natural and not everyone gets the chance like some kids with cancer and some deployed military personnel. Situational awareness coupled with some mild action can keep you in the game longer. My wife is happier with no snoring and more umm attention to her needs. If someone is 35 get your blood tested and know your numbers and do not settle for this "normal" nonsense.

@JacobGodar

Жыл бұрын

Love all of this info. I was 32 when i first found out that mine was 168. Did what I could do with diet and started injections as soon as we realized that wouldn’t do it. Thank you for all the great information. Im about to take a home sleep test and see where I’m at.

@redefv

Жыл бұрын

@@JacobGodar I am sure mine had been low for longer. I am glad I am learning atleast.

@wonkywaterpipe123

Жыл бұрын

Don't take baby aspirin. Take vitamin E and strong high EPA omega 3, they are more powerful blood thinners than aspirin

@marceauxracing

Жыл бұрын

Why did you have to donate blood all the time?

@redefv

Жыл бұрын

@@marceauxracing the boost in testosterone increases red blood cell production. If you don't address it with a blood thinner like a baby aspirin you will need to donate blood or suffer high blood pressure.

Besides TRT/Optimzation clinics run by NP's or PA's, what actual doctor or specialist do you see for low T or TRT so its covered by insurance? Endo or Urology?

@JacobGodar

Жыл бұрын

At the health and wellness center I went to there was a doctor that oversaw and advised on all blood work. I have only connected with them but never tried to use insurance. I know they are setup so you can tho. The cost has been surprisingly low tho even without using insurance.

Any truth to once you get your testosterone figured out it helps your memory?

I got my blood test a week and a half ago, I was at 129, and I’m a 33 year old man. I started Testosterone Gel 3 days ago, I am excited to be healthier! My doctor told me that daily gel is better than weekly or biweekly injections because when you inject its high but will drop off over that week or two until the next injection, do you find that at all?

@JacobGodar

3 ай бұрын

I inject twice a week and I feel like it stays stable. I notice no difference from day to do. That beating said I have heard great things about the gels.

What were your testosterone levels after ? Also after a year is when I started feeling testicular pain, I highly advise getting on HCG also.

@JacobGodar

3 ай бұрын

900-1000 is typically where they keep me. I have tested quarterly for 3 years to make sure they are keeping it in check.

My biggest thing is that do you ever get tired of penning yourself every week or twice a week? I hear it can get painful and old penning over and over. Any advice will help. Thanks

@JacobGodar

Жыл бұрын

No not at all. It’s extremely easy and almost pain free. I think if there is major pain your doing something wrong.

Thinking about it test total 605 free is at 13 which is low. Worried about getting stuck on something long term or losing my hair. Also a bit worried about high blood pressure. Leading cause of deaths in males is high blood pressure/ heart attacks. Idk about this blood dumping…. Arggg

@80hdad97

Жыл бұрын

Yeah same boat my total is 706 but my shbg is high which makes me free 12. I was actually prescribed trt and have it on the shelf but I haven't been able to convince myself to start because my total is so high I'm afraid I don't need it and I will regret starting a lifetime commitment especially if it doesn't help much.

@pierregibran1

Жыл бұрын

@@80hdad97 same boat : 51 yrs old, Test at 600 bit SHBG high and free test low well monitored by a physician risks are non existant

@JamesPiccone

3 ай бұрын

​@@80hdad97Those numbers are great I wouldn't shut down your natural production when it's already so high. Start getting below 300 then I would you could shut down your natural production .

@Ghetto-toaster22

18 күн бұрын

Im debating it also. My total test was 402 and my Free test was 6.1 lol. The doctor said she has ppl coming in there all the time with a free test at 12 with all of the low T symptoms and hell im half that at a 6.1 😂😂 she wants me to try the cream but said she would do injections if thats just what I preferred. I dont care for needles but i also hate the thought of having to rub my balls down with cream every single day…..i cant decide…i do know that my symptoms are real and i feel horrible. I am pretty lean as it is. I would like to lower my bf% just a tad and put on a little bit more muscle, im not wanting to be huge tho. Id prefer just to be lean, cut and a little bit of muscle. But my main priority is get rid of these symptoms mainly the severe fatigue. Ive had everything else checked and everything has been normal but not ONE doctor has suggested checking my testosterone 🤦🏻‍♂️ doctors are garbage these days….

Did you ever take the sleep apnea test? Any update from the test?

@JacobGodar

6 ай бұрын

I did. They said I have it super mild and not worth digging into at this point.

I'm 42, and I've experienced anxiety, depression, everything. The doctor got me taking 0.25cc twice a week, a total of 0.50cc. I dont think it's enough. What should be my next steps. Monday I'll talk to my doctor.

@calvinchauvin78

Жыл бұрын

100 mg a week is really good for me.

@mrwnking

Жыл бұрын

@calvinchauvin78 check in with my doctor and went over my blood work. My testosterone is 554, I up 500 from 54, when I first started this while thing. She wants me to be up in the 700 range, so im doing 0.30cc twice a week. Now I just gotta get off my lazy ass and start working out.

@calvinchauvin78

Жыл бұрын

@@mrwnking that's really good if you can take the minimum and get those numbers.

I am 71 still compete in powerlifting but feel my testosterone is low, but was wondering if I am too old?

@JacobGodar

4 ай бұрын

Check with a doctor. I’m sure you still can.

Wow, 160 to 800+...thats a huge jump! You didn't mention if it improved your sex drive? I am 42, always had severe depression and recently lost my libido. It doesn't even get hard anymore, even in the mornings! Kind of scary. I know 60yr old who never had a problem. I don't gain muscle anymore even tho I lift everyday. I have always had a hard time sleeping when I need to. Mind races with thoughts. You didnt mention Side effects either?

@niz76

Жыл бұрын

I'm 46 and just finished my first 3 month round of Testosterone Cypionate. Dr. never did give my actual #- she just said "not ridiculously low but low enough for TRT". 200mg every two weeks. Tomorrow will be my 7th injection. I do it in my thigh. Took about 2 mos but wow libido has really kicked in. Srsly. Wife is loving it ha. Feel like I'm in my 20's again libido wise. We're having fun. Totally happy I asked my doc about this.

@MilkyWayGalaxyy

Жыл бұрын

@niz76 Wow, thanks for the info! I hear a lot of people saying it has made their mind a lot clearer too. Have you had that? Idk, I guess they can focus more? Less stress? What about muscle gain, fat loss?? I heard Joe Rogan say the best method is to take small doses every 3 days for consistency. You might want to ask your doctor about it. Do you also have to take estrogen blocker?

@MilkyWayGalaxyy

Жыл бұрын

@niz76 Also how bad was your libido before? My dick does not get hard the whole day. It even goes limp when I am masturbating. Idk what my levels are but they must be very low.

@niz76

Жыл бұрын

@@MilkyWayGalaxyy Coarse milled fiber has always kept my plumbing working decent I guess. Couple days of metamucil coarse milled act like a mild dose of Viagra and lower bp- for me. Was more just a lack of interest. Half hearted erection although I still find my wife very attractive after many years. Interest is back with a vengeance and lots of morning glory now. Yes more motivated and better energy during the day. My first couple doses had me worried as I got quite cranky and bit angry day afterwards but that's subsided now. Still 100% positive experience 12 weeks in.

@JacobGodar

Жыл бұрын

I would say it did. But that wasn’t a area I noticed first. It was mainly that I wasn’t able to cut any weight and I had been really putting in some work. I will say it helped my sleep and I feel like my mind could be clearer. Even if it’s only placebo on the mind part I’ll take it. It will for sure help gain muscle. My dad is 66 and just started and he is really starting to add some muscle again. I have not had any noticeable side effects

Thanks for the video. Do you worry about infertility?

@JacobGodar

Жыл бұрын

For me no because I already have 3 kids. I would consult with a doc and get some professional feedback.

What was your dosage and frequency of TRT

@JacobGodar

Жыл бұрын

1ml with 2 separate injections.

@stephenkling9976

Жыл бұрын

@@JacobGodar twice a week?

@JacobGodar

Жыл бұрын

Sorry that was a muddy answer. 1ml total a week in 2 half ml injections.

@28copland

2 ай бұрын

How many mgs is that? 150,200?

Betta juice lol..yeah it's real bad so many young people are on it thank God I don't need it hopefully in 30 years we don't see a lot of common medical issues

@JacobGodar

Ай бұрын

That would be great if we could clean up or food and health. Mine is most likely from having so many tbi’s. But overall it’s sad to see this be a hormone that is trending down in younger people overall.

I used hrt..test cyp. Would have kept doing it if i didnt also have to give a pint a blood or use anti estrogen drugs. Maybe i would have if i felt like superman. Didnt ..just a slight improvement. More libido, not a tremendous change

@mattmason4589

Жыл бұрын

Did you tryin injecting more frequently or lower dose?

@MilkyWayGalaxyy

Жыл бұрын

Once you start, don't you have to do it for the rest of your life?

@counterbalancelife4305

Жыл бұрын

How long were you on the treatment?

@danielkebi7324

2 ай бұрын

So what about your sperm production it didn't shut down

No balding?

@JacobGodar

Жыл бұрын

No but I already had lost my hair.

@pinkypie2656

Жыл бұрын

@@JacobGodar Just playing bro. I'm trying to make the decision. Got everything to start and I'm scared.

@pinkypie2656

Жыл бұрын

@@JacobGodar Man, in all honesty.. You are where I want to be. Keep up the good work.

Total testosterone is "almost" irrelevant. Free testosterone and how you feel are the benchmarks to measure.

@JacobGodar

Жыл бұрын

100% agree. I focused on the basic for this video. Everything was low and has since been corrected. Great comment!

@theotherphil

Жыл бұрын

It's unlikely you'll have great free testosterone with low total testosterone.

@bryantcofty2709

Жыл бұрын

@@theotherphil I've heard of guys feeling as good at 500 as others do at 1000. In the same vein there are men who feel as good at a free T of 25 ng/dl as others at 50. I think that maybe the number is valuable as a marker of where you as an individual feel right. Also, maybe they're useful in calculating the optimal ratios to other hormones. I don't know, I'm a total beginner. I'm just thinking out loud.

@theotherphil

Жыл бұрын

@@bryantcofty2709 I totally agree - I had midrange total but next to nothing free as it was all bound up in SHBG. The difference being, those with low total test (like the author of the video) is likely to also have low free - in fact they have to, so it was irrelevant to even mention it in this context.

@keatongrant9023

Жыл бұрын

These guys regurgitate KZread information as if they know it is fact. Total T is definitely relevant.

I went from 334 to 960 in around 3 months all natural no TRT. This book should be essential reading for all men. Written by a 50s guy with natural T levels of a 20s guy Complete guide to testosterone by james Francis

Why’s everyone on TRT bald?

@JacobGodar

5 ай бұрын

Must not know enough people. I know tons of people with hair on it.

@28copland

2 ай бұрын

Because usually grown ass men, hair is for women and kids

@samuelmorales7803

Ай бұрын

I wonder to myself this same thing. I think a lot of these guys are doing a cocktail of roids in addition to TRT.

You know what scares me the most about TRT? All the jacked bald guys raving about it Not trying to be funny It's a concern for me

@JacobGodar

Ай бұрын

I’m not sure if your calling me jacked but if it helps I was bald before it.

@stvinney

Ай бұрын

@@JacobGodar it definitely wasn't a slight The bald look looks good on you. I tried it years ago and not so much on me. Im about to start TRT regardless and this is literally my only concern

Ref range is about 300-1000 (I would say anyone under 400 with low T symptoms should consider going on TRT, its not a life long trip for everyone and if oyu want kids then stop it for then) but what most docs dont understand ref range doesnt mean its good. I took several years T levels measurements and then showed them to general doc and he said "many men has low T". That sounded so stupid it was hard to believe doc would say that. Its almost like hey doc I have a cancer "yea many have cancer, next patient". I was under 300 in most of my measures but I didnt want to go on TRT and doc wouldnt prescribe it to me anyway. Anyway going to general doc for testo issues is waste of time. Then I went to Thailand for a vacation and saw there are mens health/TRT clinics. I got the shot, that was it, only problem was how I get it in my country. There is no way I buy it from the streets. Luckily I found urologist who promised me you will be on TRT rest of your life, dont worry about not being prescribed again. That was a relief. I dont feel optimal and I want to add more but I wait until autumn and lets see what changes we do with the doc. Ive been lifting without TRT 20+ years, then I just didnt have energy to go to gym anymore. About 5 months on TRT and Im stronger than I ever was "naturally" and I trained very hard for decades. Until my T rock bottomed. Now I can train like I trained in my teens but I have more T in my system now and I guess thats why I lift more than ever. but yea, thats just a positive side effect for those who lift. Best thing is that my morning erections were totally gone last 15 years, Libido zero, no erection for weeks I thougt its just an age thing but it was low T thing. Losing your erection is like, why I even live anymore and when you get that back you dont want to go back where you were so TRT until I die. It also has numerous other health benefits that science is founding more and more. I try to put my dad on TRT but he isnt too interested ehich is sad since I see his muscles shrink and Im sure TRT would help. BTW. TRT may elevate your hemoglobin/hematocrit which can cause sleep apnea. Im just saying this if oyu havent found help for you snoring.

Last year all of a sudden I was struck with uncontrollable high blood pressure and started having panic attacks. Never had panic attacks before. I had to go on meds and recently took a blood test and found low testosterone. I’m wondering if doing trt would help with the blood pressure and anxiety

@JacobGodar

Жыл бұрын

Get with a doctor and see. Wish you the best of luck on getting things in order!

@garycarnivore833

15 күн бұрын

Adding testosterone can increase blood pressure, concentrate on getting it down first.