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Secretly... I have wanted to take testosterone mostly to rebuild muscle mass. I suppose I shouldn't expect the same muscle mass that I used to have when I wasn't taking prednisone daily for PMR. I would be 20 years younger.
I took Prednisone so I could exercise. I think it almost killed me. I was doing a 50 mile bicycle ride with my brother. I couldn't keep his pace which was unusual because normally I set the pace. My brother doubled back when I couldn't keep up. He was the one who said there was something wrong with me. It turned out that I had left ventricular hypertrophy (LVH) and cardiac arrhythmias.
https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/left-ventricular-hypertrophy/symptoms-causes/syc-20374314
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My testosterone level was once documented to be in the 100's when I was on prednisone. Now it is in the 300's so the endocrinologist considers that to be normal. We are doing things to boost my metabolism. I think if I could increase my muscle mass my metabolism would probably improve.
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@dadcue AI search -- "Testosterone Replacement Therapy (TRT) boosts metabolism by increasing muscle mass, which burns more calories at rest, and enhancing fat oxidation (burning). It helps reverse the slowed metabolism associated with low testosterone, often reducing body fat, particularly visceral fat. Benefits include higher energy, improved insulin sensitivity, and better long-term body composition. " -- My TRT was complicated by having prostate cancer. I had mine removed and caught it early. My urologist would not even discuss TRT. My family practice is a mens and womens health clinic. My PA agreed to TRT if I waited 3 yrs after removal, my PSA was undetectable, and I had a clean PSMA PET scan that was clean. I started TRT in late 2023. I was 71. I can no longer build muscle like I could into my late 60's. I have also changed my workouts to minimize lifting single rep heavy weights. I have been able to maintain body composition. Overall I feel healthier. I think there are too many benefits to ignore for both men and women with TRT. My goal is the upper end of normal. This prevents any other complications.