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  1. 0:00So here we've got my 12 month blood work.
  2. 0:01I've been on TRT for just over a year now
  3. 0:04and at the one year mark, you get your blood work done.
  4. 0:07So I came in as high in my testosterone levels.
  5. 0:09This is on my dosage of just over 100 milligram a week.
  6. 0:13So a fairly conservative dosage.
  7. 0:15But the funny thing is,
  8. 0:16even though the rest of my blood work was absolutely spot on
  9. 0:18and I feel absolutely great,
  10. 0:19I've got no side effects whatsoever.
  11. 0:21Couldn't be in better health.
  12. 0:23In the consultation with the doctor after these blood results,
  13. 0:26they actually said to me that they'll have to lower my dosage
  14. 0:29slightly because they don't want to run you
  15. 0:31at more than 30 and a month.
  16. 0:33And I think this is the problem with some of the private clinics
  17. 0:36in that they have this guidance of you need to run your testosterone
  18. 0:41between these certain numbers,
  19. 0:44regardless of everything else,
  20. 0:45regardless of any other factors in terms of how you feel,
  21. 0:47the rest of your blood work or whatever,
  22. 0:49they have this arbitrary number that they want to keep you in
  23. 0:52because that's what the guidelines say they have to.
  24. 0:55So it's for that reason.
  25. 0:56I might actually, I'll see how I go for the next few months
  26. 0:59and then I might actually consider just canceling my subscription
  27. 1:02and going down the self-prescription route
  28. 1:04because I know now after 12 months what dosage I can run
  29. 1:08and my blood work will stay absolutely bang on
  30. 1:10and I don't need to worry about anything else.
  31. 1:13As long as I'm doing my blood work myself every few months,
  32. 1:15I really don't need their guidance
  33. 1:18if they're gonna suggest that I lower the dosage for no real reason.
  34. 1:22As always though guys, this is not my good advice.
  35. 1:24This is just my thoughts.
  36. 1:25This is my blood work.
  37. 1:26This is how I run a run it myself.
  38. 1:27But let me know in the comments if you've had similar results,
  39. 1:30if you've had similar experience with manual
  40. 1:32because I have heard some dodgy things,
  41. 1:34I've heard people complaining about manual in the past
  42. 1:37and they've always been quite good with me,
  43. 1:38but obviously this is a bit annoying
  44. 1:41that they want to lower my dosage.
  45. 1:42So let me know if you've had similar experience
  46. 1:44in the comments and as always guys, don't forget to follow.

@carlglifts's TRT testosterone level claims, fact-checked

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The creator is on testosterone replacement therapy at approximately 100mg per week and reports elevated testosterone levels at his 12-month blood work review, prompting his clinic to recommend a dose reduction in line with their upper threshold guidance. While symptom-informed dosing adjustments have support in clinical literature, self-prescribing testosterone without medical oversight carries documented risks including erythrocytosis, cardiovascular strain, and legal consequences under UK controlled drug regulations. Patients who disagree with their TRT provider's dosing rationale should seek a second licensed medical opinion rather than removing clinical supervision entirely.

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This FormBlends review is specific to "@carlglifts's TRT testosterone level claims, fact-checked" from CarlGLifts. We read the clip as a TRT social video fact-checks claim about Testosterone, then separate the useful signal from what a short social video cannot prove. The page-specific claim focus is: The creator is on testosterone replacement therapy at approximately 100mg per week and reports elevated testosterone levels at his 12-month blood work review, prompting his clinic to recommend a dose reduction in line with their upper threshold guidance.

The reason this review is not generic is the source wording and the canonical claim label "trt testosterone levels after 1 year on trt testosterone trt." In this clip, the useful excerpt is: "So here we've got my 12 month blood work." That wording changes the review because it points to Testosterone evidence, safety, and patient-fit context, not a one-size-fits-all protocol.

The source trail for this page is checked against Cardiovascular Safety of Testosterone-Replacement Therapy (2023), Testosterone therapy in men with androgen deficiency syndromes: an Endocrine Society clinical practice guideline (2010), and Functional testosterone deficiency in aging men: Clinical impact, diagnostic pathways, and treatment strategies (2026), plus the creator's own wording. Testosterone decisions still need an eligibility review, medication-interaction screen, access check, and quality-control review before anyone treats a social clip as medical advice.

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  • The creator is on testosterone replacement therapy at approximately 100mg per week and reports elevated testosterone levels at his 12-month blood work review, prompting his clinic to recommend a dose reduction in line with their upper threshold guidance. While symptom-informed dosing adjustments have support in clinical literature, self-prescribing testosterone without medical oversight carries documented risks including erythrocytosis, cardiovascular strain, and legal consequences under UK controlled drug regulations. Patients who disagree with their TRT provider's dosing rationale should seek a second licensed medical opinion rather than removing clinical supervision entirely.
  • Testosterone is a Schedule 4 controlled drug in the UK. Self-prescribing it is illegal, not just medically inadvisable.
  • BSSM 2022 guidelines recommend keeping testosterone within the mid-normal physiological range partly because long-term safety data at sustained supraphysiological levels in healthy men is limited.

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  • Testosterone is a Schedule 4 controlled drug in the UK. Self-prescribing it is illegal, not just medically inadvisable.
  • BSSM 2022 guidelines recommend keeping testosterone within the mid-normal physiological range partly because long-term safety data at sustained supraphysiological levels in healthy men is limited.
  • Travison et al. (2018, JCEM) confirmed that testosterone reference intervals vary across labs and populations, giving some validity to critiques of rigid numeric thresholds.
  • Corona et al. (2023, Andrology) found erythrocytosis is one of the most consistent TRT adverse effects, particularly at higher doses, and it can develop before symptoms appear.
  • Feeling well is useful patient data but is not a substitute for hematocrit, PSA, lipid, and estradiol monitoring, which the creator does not confirm he is tracking.
  • The Endocrine Society 2018 clinical practice guidelines do support symptom-informed dosing, but within a supervised clinical framework, not as a reason to abandon medical oversight.
  • Patients who disagree with their TRT provider's dosing approach have a legitimate option: seeking a second opinion from another licensed endocrinologist or TRT clinic.

Our take · Written by FormBlends editorial team · Reviewed by FormBlends Medical Team · This is not a transcript. It is our independent review of the video above.

What did @carlglifts actually say?

At his 12-month TRT mark, @carlglifts claims his testosterone came back "high" on 100mg per week, the rest of his blood work was "absolutely spot on," and he felt great with zero side effects. His clinic, which he believes is Manual, told him they'd lower his dose because they don't want levels running above 30 nmol/L. His response? He's seriously considering dropping the clinic and going "down the self-prescription route" because he now knows what dose works for him and plans to monitor himself every few months with his own blood work. He closes with a disclaimer that this isn't medical advice, just his personal experience.

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About the Creator

CarlGLifts · TikTok creator

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Testosterone levels after 1 year on TRT #testosterone #trt #menshealth

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What does the video say about testosterone?

Testosterone is a Schedule 4 controlled drug in the UK. Self-prescribing it is illegal, not just medically inadvisable.

What does the video say about bssm 2022 guidelines recommend keeping testosterone within the mid-normal physiological?

BSSM 2022 guidelines recommend keeping testosterone within the mid-normal physiological range partly because long-term safety data at sustained supraphysiological levels in healthy men is limited.

What does the video say about travison et al. (2018, jcem) confirmed?

Travison et al. (2018, JCEM) confirmed that testosterone reference intervals vary across labs and populations, giving some validity to critiques of rigid numeric thresholds.

What does the video say about corona et al. (2023, andrology) found erythrocytosis?

Corona et al. (2023, Andrology) found erythrocytosis is one of the most consistent TRT adverse effects, particularly at higher doses, and it can develop before symptoms appear.

What does the video say about feeling well?

Feeling well is useful patient data but is not a substitute for hematocrit, PSA, lipid, and estradiol monitoring, which the creator does not confirm he is tracking.

What does the video say about the endocrine society 2018 clinical practice guidelines do support symptom-informed?

The Endocrine Society 2018 clinical practice guidelines do support symptom-informed dosing, but within a supervised clinical framework, not as a reason to abandon medical oversight.

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