Posted on Jul 14, 2018
1LT Jacob Johnston
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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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Sgt Wayne Wood
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Uh... back in the day the military had enough testosterone without supplements
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SPC John Waisman
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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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Sgt Wayne Wood
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SPC John Waisman hiding behind armor... tsk tsk...

You need supplements
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SGM Erik Marquez
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Edited 7 y ago
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 UH-60 Helicopter Repairer
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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
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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
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SSG UH-60 Helicopter Repairer
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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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CSM Charles Hayden
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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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Can you use testosterone in the Army?
SGM Steve Wettstein
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You can get your PCM do a blood test for Low T. If you have Low T, they can prescribe testosterone.
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SFC Retention Operations Nco
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Only if it's medically prescribed. I've only met one person who actually received it from a doctor in the military.
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SGM Erik Marquez
SGM Erik Marquez
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It is prescribed and used A LOT in active duty males, either older and natural at a loss of Testosterone , or though injury or disease.
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Lt Col Charlie Brown
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As far as I know, only with a prescription
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1LT Jacob Johnston
1LT Jacob Johnston
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I have a prescription from a civilian doctor. The prescription is the problem because it calls attention to the cause. Therefore creates what they call a permanent disability. I call trying to have a normal male life.
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SrA Michael Webster
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If the military hospitals are like the VA Hospitals, unless your Testosterone is dramatically low ( like near soy-boy levels . . . as in zero), then no. The VA Hospital has ceased prescribing Testosterone due to possible health risks.
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SrA Michael Webster
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I have low T (I don't recommend getting old and fat). I had a prescription through the VA but they halted that due to potential risks and will only prescribe it for severe cases.
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MSG Frank Kapaun
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I don’t know about testosterone, but I served with commanders that lacked balls.
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CSM John Ryan
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Yes I did for long time. As long as your under doctor care.
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