Recent content by Cataceous

I've seen this too and it's worrisome. Some queries to Grok about testosterone suspension end up citing my posts on the subject. The good part is that they are acknowledged as being forum posts and a case study, but such sourcing still may confer more weight than is deserved, given the...

Pair that with your low SHBG back then and you still had upper-range free testosterone, presumably at a trough. Peaks would then be over-range on the E3.5D protocol.

These parameters most likely can be improved sufficiently with the restoration of normal youthful levels. There's no evidence that going above what's physiological improves longevity. IGF-1 is a double-edged sword. It's useful, but also pro-aging. Maximum longevity is linked to levels that are...

I never had anxiety in the context of TRT. If anything, TRT lowers my anxiety, though paradoxically it also impairs sleep at higher levels. Not long ago I did report that in the context of short trials with clascoterone I developed anxiety, leading me to stop using it. The apparent resolution of...

I "handled" higher levels for some years, but came to realize the harm they caused was outweighing the good. I loved the boost in athleticism, but the persistent headaches along with impaired libido and sexual function pushed me to keep experimenting. I would guess I had normal testosterone...

I have always said that if you prioritize musculature over general health then higher doses are the way to go. That's not supporting your case. The average guy would rather just feel good and not risk the side effects. At a minimum, he should experience healthy normal levels so he has a point of...

Most charitably, you are continuing to troll. Otherwise there's a severe reading comprehension issue. In this very thread I described how higher levels of testosterone are actually rather numbing for me. On the health front, I have a BMI of about 22, body fat of ~12%, stellar lipids, I exercise...

So are you now at least acknowledging that it is prudent to start by targeting healthy normal levels? Precisely zero. The only significant benefit of higher levels is improved musculature / body composition. For most men this is easily outweighed by the increased risk to overall health...

If I knew I wouldn't have asked you to provide the details—what are they? But to get to the heart of the matter: Are you agreeing with Phil that by default, hypogonadal men starting TRT should not have the opportunity to experience testosterone levels close to their healthy natural levels? They...

Your usual retreat to ad hominem statements merely highlights your inability to defend your position. Your bad advice has almost certainly harmed some men. Neither you nor Mr. Goodman can articulate why starting TRT at supraphysiological doses is a good idea. You'd be hard pressed to name other...

See below It is, as it results in non-physiological levels for a vast majority of men. Since you're so fond of anecdotes, take a spin through the Excel Male forums and look for posts describing symptoms that are clearly linked to excessive doing, such as elevated hematocrit. This will be...

Once again you're projecting. You foist high doses on anyone looking for help because you think they work for you, even though you don't acknowledge having tried anything else. You're a perfect example of the bias inherent in the anecdotes that Phil Goodman relies on. Meanwhile, I would expect...

Two can play that game, but I can get favorable results with a neutral question: Question: Statistically speaking, based on all information available to you, which approach is more likely to maximize quality of life for hypogonadal men? Based on a comprehensive review of available medical...

I reviewed every one and It appeared that you hadn't read them; many have no bearing on the discussion, and at least one provides direct evidence in favor of physiological dosing. None support the premise that supraphysiological dosing is preferable to physiological dosing for treating...

The point of being on TRT is to treat hypogonadism and thereby improve overall health. If you had started with above-borderline natural free testosterone then most likely there would have been no point in being on TRT. The high-dose apologists may point to some rare conditions where functional...