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Commercials says the Military and Law Enforcement have high demand and use of Testosterone replacement therapy for low T. Is this true in the military? I just went through MEPS to re-enlist and they put me down for a permanent disability for testosterone and now need a waiver to get back in. I am wondering if this is an issue in the Military and how likely it is for me to get the waiver.
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Uh... back in the day the military had enough testosterone without supplements
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SPC John Waisman
Tank Commander in war games until 2 a.m. Lots of black coffee. C-Rations and a p-38 on my key chain. I was in testosterone heaven. The fact that it didn't mean diddly-squat was unknown to me at the time. Hindsight 20/20. Now I know I was just a big kid playing with expensive toys.
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1LT Jacob Johnston If diagnosed with Low T, and exhibiting at risk for disease or other issues due to that, yes. Currently on the formulary is fortesta gel
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SSG (Join to see)
I had a friend in one of my previous units who had low T. This is what he was prescribed. He had a hell of a rough time between appointments though.
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SGM Erik Marquez
SSG (Join to see) - That issue commonly comes up when the injectable monthly is used ..large ups and downs between injections...Commonly Im told its mostly used for issues with procreation.
The Self administered Gels are done daily, and the user stays on a pretty constant free testosterone level
The Self administered Gels are done daily, and the user stays on a pretty constant free testosterone level
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SGM Erik Marquez Now that he is using the gel he seems like he is doing a lot better.
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1SG Carl McAndrews
T levels are important as lower T causes bone loss.
A bigger concern is a DRE for men over 60. PSA tests are not always accurate.
I was fortunate, another problem took me to a urologist who discovered cancer.
It is GONE! Disfunction was minimal.
My PSA tests are currently negative!
T levels are important as lower T causes bone loss.
A bigger concern is a DRE for men over 60. PSA tests are not always accurate.
I was fortunate, another problem took me to a urologist who discovered cancer.
It is GONE! Disfunction was minimal.
My PSA tests are currently negative!
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