You are wanting to give up on TRT because it was not done properly.
The problem is the ignorance of the doctors.
You can easily learn what you need then try to get that done.
Please try doing TRT differently before giving up.
Were you absorbing the T-gel?
Post labs with ranges.
Can you post pre-TRT labs?
At your age, LH/FSH, E2 and prolactin also needed testing to see if there was a correctable cause. Might then know if PCT is doomed to a low-T existence.
We know that guys with low thyroid function can be very poor absorbers of T gels and creams. TSH levels? Not using iodized salt can cause problems. See last paragraph of this post.
TRT shuts down LH/FSH and testes get smaller, fertility easily affected and testes might ache. You need to inject 250iu hCG subq EOD at part of your TRT. And almost all guys need anastrozole to manage E2 at favorable levels.
Please read the stickies found here: About the T Replacement Category - #2 by KSman
- advice for new guys - need more info about you
- things that damage your hormones
- protocol for injections
- finding a TRT doc
Evaluate your overall thyroid function by checking oral body temperatures as per the thyroid basics sticky. Thyroid hormone fT3 is what gets the job done and it regulates mitochondrial activity, the source of ATP which is the universal currency of cellular energy. This is part of the body’s temperature control loop. This can get messed up if you are iodine deficient. In many countries, you need to be using iodized salt. Other countries add iodine to dairy or bread.