Start with a blood test
Darren
Darren’s Story
I started my journey several years ago! Before I found Balance My Hormones I was mid 50s and feeling rubbish. Overweight, no libido and felt like I had little direction or enthusiasm for life!
Used my NHS GP who stated after some blood tests that maybe I was a little depressed. I didn’t feel depressed but knew something was not right with me. After 3 appointments with my GP I just gave up. My Son suggested having my testosterone looked into which at the time meant nothing to me.
I did plenty of research and it became apparent this is worth taking further. So once again I spoke to my GP who was just not understanding. I found many YouTube videos on the subject and came across Balance My Hormones. I decided to bite the bullet and have a proper blood test. The kit arrived promptly and I managed to get my local hospital to draw the blood. It was an easy straightforward process. Upon receiving the results and talking to a case manager at Balance My Hormones it was clear my testosterone levels were low.After speaking to the company doctor I was prescribed my treatment (Cypionate).
Moving forward with my life all i can say is that I believe myself to be a different person. Full of life, great energy levels. Libido the best ever and mentally I had clarity. Suddenly many things in my life got so much better! This is something I shall always do and not want to stop. Balance My Hormones are fantastic. I am checked regularly and have access to a case manager at any point by email of which they respond quickly.
To sum things up, I have my life back. I’m not looking for perfection with physique or bodybuilding, I just want to feel better and look good for my age (58) in a shirt. I am so grateful for how BMH has helped and supported me through my journey. Thank you Balance My Hormones for your help and support. I shall always be a client.
Angela
Angela’s Story
I am 38 years old woman, since a while, I was feeling constantly tired, struggling to sleep, battling brain fog, and dealing with anxiety. It felt like my body was working against me. The Balance My Hormones team took the time to really understand what was going on with my body and I felt heard. They were methodical, carefully assessing my health before suggesting any treatment without rushing. We worked together, adjusting my therapy step by step. Slowly but surely, I started feeling like myself again. My energy returned, my sleep improved, and I even got back to training, something I thought was impossible before. What sets them apart is their personalized approach. They didn’t treat me like just another patient, but like an individual with unique needs. Their deep expertise made all the difference in helping me reclaim my energy levels, so I can’t recommend them enough.
Mark
Mark’s Story
I started my TRT quest 10 years before BMH became a part of my life. I was suffering the symptoms associated with low testosterone. I’m 6ft tall but weighed under 60kg & couldn’t gain any heathy weight. I had no energy or drive & my libido had gone. I was miserable & as a serving Firefighter approaching my 50’s I was finding it difficult to carry out my duties effectively. I felt weak & to be honest I was embarrassed to represent such a respected profession because of the way I felt & in someways looked. Unfortunately back then my research began & ended with the NHS. I had the standard test which showed my testosterone level to be low but still within NHS parameters. What the test didn’t show was my incredibly high SHBG reading resulting in a very low free testosterone level.
I spent the next 10 years in a state of mild depression living with the symptoms. Then in 2021 I was injured at work. Knowing that I was going to be off for a while, I decided to research my symptoms again & guess what, everything pointed towards having low testosterone. My next task was to find out who specialised in TRT & BMH really stood out. I filled out an online form & within a few days my blood test kit had arrived which I promptly completed & returned for analysis. Within a few days I had the results & as I mentioned earlier my testosterone levels were low, but it was my elevated SHBG (94) that was key in how I had been feeling. I was overwhelmed with emotion, I had found the problem & some experts were on hand & ready to help to reduce my SHBG & free up my much needed testosterone.
A month or so later I was in my bathroom ready to stick a needle in my bum…half an hour later I was still there. After a long chat with myself I eventually did it. (nowadays it’s a 2 minute job & I don’t bat an eyelid).
As for the results….Over the past 3 years I’ve gained 10kg in weight & feel proud to wear my uniform again. My libido’s returned, I’m more focused & have more energy. At work people have started to notice the positive effect this has had on me & I’m more than happy to tell anyone who asks that starting TRT with BMH has been the pivotal factor in my rejuvenation.
Dan
Dan’s Story
Dan is the Client Relations Manager at Balance My Hormones. He has a strong customer service background, having worked in luxury retail, banking and also pharmacy. He decided to work in the field of hormonal optimisation after his own experience with his low testosterone levels and symptoms.
I was tired all the time, and lacked drive and energy. I was fortunate to be working at Balance My Hormones at the time where the doctors could assess me and help me understand what normal testosterone levels are. I was wondering why I had all these symptoms including lethargy and anxiety and I was reassured by the doctors and the Balance My Hormones support team. Before commencing any treatment I was able to speak to a case manager and have a consultation with the doctor. I had multiple blood tests done and it was discovered that I did in fact have low testosterone. As I was initially needle phobic, the doctor suggested that I try scrotal Testosterone cream which made a big difference.
I considered the alternative of doing nothing and carrying on for many years in my current state but found the idea exhausting. The optimal alternative was to take action and do something about it, so I decided testosterone replacement therapy was the best thing for me. I’m glad I had the courage to choose treatment, because it improved so many areas of my life. Among other things, I felt less anxious, more focused and a lot more confident.
Alisdair
Testosterone replacement therapy has been life changing for me
I have spent a lifetime loving sports, from my early days at school playing the usual football, rugby, tennis to running middle distance and cross country to a reasonable standard. When I left school I really got into weight training around the age of 19. I can safely say ‘I really got bitten by the bug’ and have continued working-out to this day:I am now 56 (unfortunately). In the last 12-15 years I have also become a keen swimmer, much thanks to my wife who encouraged me and persuaded me of the benefits. I also like to get out on my road bike with my pals and ride around the towns and villages of Warwickshire. Great low impact cardiovascular exercise.
So, why did I end up on testosterone replacement? I hear you ask. Well, up until my mid to late 40’s I still had lots of energy. I felt strong, fit and I never struggled slipping into my jeans, which were the same size they always had been. However, around this time there was a noticeable decline in my energy and I often felt ‘flat’. If I sat down for a cup of tea at 5 in the evening I was lucky if I stayed awake to finish it. If I wanted to watch a Sunday afternoon game of football on the TV, I would generally be asleep before half time!
And, worst of all I found it really difficult to keep my weight down, particularly around the middle. No amount of swimming, running or cycling seemed to help, my tummy was only going one way and that was out! I hated that I started to feel old and just a bit spent. It annoyed me greatly.
It was whilst bemoaning my lot to an old friend that I first heard about testosterone replacement therapy. He studied chemistry and sciences at university and although never having worked in medicine he was aware of the benefits of testosterone and importantly the numerous effects of having a low testosterone count. Also, unbeknowingly to me, he had been on testosterone replacement therapy for a couple of years. This conversation was all the spark I needed. I spent probably the best part of the next week researching various companies and private physicians, looking for the right fit. Balance My Hormones ticked all the boxes for me so I decided to contact them.
Well, after about 2 years I can honestly say (and they aren’t paying or coercing me to say this) that testosterone replacement therapy has been life changing for me. Perhaps it was because my T levels were so low, I don’t know, but I feel like a different bloke. My energy levels are back to what they used to be, I feel stronger and fitter, notwithstanding leaner. I was able to loose that persistent weight on my tummy in a matter of a couple of months. I feel much stronger in the gym and I feel I recover much better. I feel better now at 56 than I did in my late 40’s.
However, all this pales into insignificance to the change it has made to me mentally. The best way I can describe it is that I feel like me again. It’s as if someone took my glasses off and cleaned the lenses whilst I had not realised that I’d been viewing the world through a fog.
I guess the decline is so slow and incipient that you don’t notice how bad things have got until you start taking testosterone and notice the difference. It was and is without question the best thing I could have done.
I urge anyone who feels not quite themselves or if you’ve lost that spark, to get your testosterone levels checked : what have you got to loose?
I hope this helps and encourages you.
Gurpreet
It’s been a life changing investment…
I agree for you to use the following My story began in search of TRT when I initially experimented with anabolic steroids for bodybuilding purposes aged 18 all the way up until age 20. I unfortunately never recovered my own natural testosterone levels, and made countless visits to a variety of different endocrinologists without any treatment when clearly my testosterone levels were low, but the NHS were not willing to do anything to treat my low T condition. Years and years upon trying now aged 24.
I finally came across Mike at balancemyhormones.co.uk and everything I was looking for was right here the service is smooth and hassle free Mike is extremely knowledgeable and has first-hand experience with low T so understands everything, and you have a doctor monitoring you should you have any issues. It’s been a few weeks since I have started the treatment and I can truly say I have felt such a difference and feel more upbeat and energetic and my libido is finally improving. Everything done at balance my hormones is done with your health as the main focus and priority. I can honestly say hand on heart, it’s been a life changing investment.
Dan
I’ve made more progress with my physique in the past 8 months…
I’ve made more progress with my physique in the past 8 months than I had made in the previous 6 years combined! I haven’t transformed into Mr. Olympia (and I’ve never expected to), just a much better version of myself. The previous 6 years of training resulted in what most guys with healthy hormones can accomplish in 6 months. I lost a fair amount of fat and gained a decent amount of muscle. On the bright side, having low T forced me to learn everything I could about bodybuilding and nutrition just to make very minor progress. Now, I’m like a newbie in that I’m primed for my initial gains. Only I have more than a decade of experience and wisdom to actually put my body’s readiness to grow to good use! When bulking pre-testosterone, I would gain much more fat than muscle.
My strength on core lifts would often increase at a slower rate than my body weight. On TRT, I’m able to add significant strength and muscle mass while gaining a proportionally smaller amount of fat. I even continued to increase my strength for a while, despite running at a caloric deficit and losing body weight. Finally, everything is working like it’s supposed to! Nothing is coming easy and I’m not superman by any means. I feel like I’ve gained muscle while simultaneously loosing body fat in less than a year. Right now, I’m monitoring my nutrition intake, hitting the gym 3 days a week, and using every strategy I’ve learned over the past 11 years to make the best of my body. I still have to eat a caloric surplus and train hard to gain muscle. I still eat well every day to lose body fat. I’m just so happy that I’m able to make progress. It’s like I’ve been running with a parachute strapped to my back for my entire life and now the rope has been cut. I feel amazing and I’m positive that Balance My hormones will do all they can to keep me within the levels and ranges for me to live a healthy and balance life. By no means I think this is a miracle drug but it has improved my life ten folds.
Liviu
The service is very easy to use…
I am a 27 year old male with health problems due to low testosterone I tried for many months everything from diet, exercise and proper sleep to recover my levels and to restore my energy. Even though I had a low normal reading of total testosterone, but a very low level of free testosterone on numerous morning blood tests, unfortunately It wasn’t enough for my best heath.
I went to multiple doctors just to be told that I am in normal ranges and that there is nothing wrong with me and I am just depressed. The endocrine system is a very complex one and you have to keep in mind that what applies to a person does not apply to somebody else.It is important to read everything you can and try to get your life back, in other words, be your own doctor. TRT is also a fairly complex treatment, depending on the patient, but with the help of Mike and the doctor at Balance my Hormones you will be closely monitored and offered advice along the way.
The service is very easy to use, and in my case, it was really a life saver. I cannot even imagine living as I used to live a few weeks ago. Testosterone deficiency or any other kind of hormonal imbalance has to be treated as any other medical condition. Thanks,
Dilys
I would happily recommend your services to anyone suitable…
Your service and follow up has been exemplary, so much so I have recommended your services to my brother. I would happily recommend your services to anyone suitable. I certainly have a lot more energy and my brain doesn’t seem quite as “foggy”.
Richard
Over the moon with the service received…
I am over the moon with the service I have received from Mike, Daisy, Lauren and the rest of the fantastic team at BMH. They have really taken care of me and my testosterone replacement therapy over the last year. As a previous NHS patient for my testosterone replacement therapy, the difference is worlds apart switching over to BMH, where every single detail is genuinely looked after and taken care of. I have now started a testosterone cream which I couldn’t be more happier with and I look forward to growing my relationship with the team and continuing my treatment into the future.
