So long story short, I’ve been on TRT for a year and a half. The diagnosis was not done properly (and not done by an Endocrinologist,) I initially had a level of 308 which was considered low (but not below the range as I learned later.) It was not done fasted in the morning and was done only once (not twice which I learned is standard.)
I didn’t know better at the time and was prescribed a TRT routine of 50mg Test Cyp injections 2x week + .5mg Arimidex 2x week (24 hours after the injection.) I hated it and essentially got none of the supposed benefits and a bunch of the side effects (acne etc.) I heard the TRT podcast and saw Dr. Baraki’s article on it. Finally saw an Endocrinologist who agreed I probably don’t need to be on it, and directed me to come off of it. No transition, just stop taking everything. He’d test me the correct way in about 6 weeks once the levels normalize.
However I’m noticing there’s a transition period because my fatigue levels have increased noticeably over the last 1.5 weeks since I stopped. Worried I’m “nocebo-ing” myself and that it’s all in my head. In any case I’m currently in the group programming (powerebuilding) and wondering if I should be adjusting my training at all during this period. Or since I’m following RPE as part of the programming would correctly following auto-regulation work the problem out until I adjust? Probably answered my own question but appreciate some input. Thank you!