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A lot of research data shows that high normal glucose levels can increase cardiometabolic risks. Life extension for example suggest optimal fasting glucose levels should be between 80-86 mg/dl. Does anyone here try to proactively lower they normal glucose levels to optimal levels through the use...

Does any compounding pharmacy offer semaglutide?

https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0019483218305765 Any thoughts? Hematocrit and blood viscosity were significantly lower at 4-8h after Amlodipine administration “ The causative factor for the reduction in these HR parameters is the reduction in Hct. It is interesting to note...

Most users here have a history of struggle that to a smaller or larger extent was helped by initiating hormone replacement therapy (HRT). Yup Thousands of users use this platform daily to ask questions and learn more about HRT. There are hundreds of successful stories here where people’s quality...

Has anyone tried this? Any feedback? How long does the 30ml bottle last? https://www.empowerpharmacy.com/drugs/hair-restore-lf-foam

I just would like to hear from people that switched from IM to subq (keeping dose and frequency the same) if it had any impact on hematocrit. I have been thinking about injecting my nandrolone subq (instead of IM) and keep testosterone IM (i feel better and also my estradiol gets too low on...

Did anyone experienced slightly higher hematocrit levels after starting to workout with masks?

Added 80mg nandrolone decanote to my current protocol of 100mg testosterone cypionate a week Total Testosterone 1491 (264-916) Free Testosterone 87.07 (5-21) Estradiol 21.5 (8-35) Hematocrit 56.1 (37.5-51) Cholesterol Total 168 (100-199) HDL 41 (>39) Triglycerides 107 (0-149) LDL 107 (0-99)...

I did bloodwork with Labcorp on Feb/16/21 and I still didn’t get my results (the usual Defy yearly labwork). I have used Labcorp for years and this never happened. I have contacted them but so far no reply. I spoke to Defy and they didn’t get anything either. Has anyone here had issues with...

I am about to add nandrolone to my TRT protocol. For members that also added nandrolone did you experience any increase in hematocrit?

This is my experience after studying and dealing with high hematocrit due to TRT. It worked for me maybe it might work for others. Me like many users here had the problem of high hematocrit and the need for frequent blood donations and dealing with low ferritin. I tried everything and nothing...

For those that added nandrolone to TRT to help with joint pain. What sort of dosage? And did it cause HCT to increase and any issues with sensitive nipples? I am thinking about asking my doctor to consider nandrolone due joint pain but dont want to have issue with HCT again. My HCT has been...

Do they use the phone number to confirm your order or just for spam? Also anyone order recently from the US how long did it take? Given covid-19 they say it might take up to 40 business days

I have had issues with moderate high HCT (52-53) and high serum iron (200+) since I started TRT. Lowering my testosterone dosage seemed to be the most effective method to control these two variables. In the last 1-2 years i have been studying and experimenting with: IP6, Lactoferrin...

For those who stopped taking metformin. Did you experience a transient increase in fasted blood glucose? My blood glucose on metformin has been around 90 (97-99 without it before using). After a few weeks of quitting metformin i had bloodwork done and fasted blood glucose came at 105. Wondering...

If you are legally prescribed testosterone in a foreign country is it legal to travel back to the US with the testosterone and prescription? Assuming you are an US citizen and live in the US

I just received this from a compounding pharmacy I have used in the past. https://www.savemycompounds.com/ Are 503A compounding pharmacies coming to an end?

How many days before blood work stop taking it so it doesn’t mess with creatinine results? I haven’t used creatine for years. Will give it a go again but my creatinine is usually on the higher side (very muscular) so don’t wanna mess with creatinine results

My serum iron was a bit elevated during my last bloodwork and I dediced to try some IP6 (1000mg a day on VERY empty stomach with a full glass of water). After a little over 1 month my serum iron dropped by half. If I still had high HCT issues I would definitely try IP6. As an iron chelator in...

Considering switching from Losartan to Telmisartan. I think Losartan is making me a bit tired and messing with erection quality (despite the fact people claim the opposite). Anyone with experience in both drugs? I currently take 25mg Losartan and it actually works a bit too well. If i have a...

Nice study showing that consumption of cooked meat really increases creatinine during a 24h period. For those getting blood work done that includes creatinine might be a good idea to stay away from cooked meat 24h prior blood being drawn. BPS Publications

Anyone using losartan noticed an increase in serum creatinine levels? I was reading about it and it seems like one possible side effect but the population studied was old and with many health issues

Just ordered some HCG from empower through Defy. They only had 6000 IU vial available and only from empower. Another HCG shortage coming?

I am traveling i took with me just the enough dosage of testosterone and HCG to last my trip. For the first time I injected HCG + testosterone using the same syringe. My question is: a bit of testosterone got inside the HCG vial because I accidentally pushed the plunger with the HCG +...

I think it might be useful to share my current protocol after 2 years chasing a protocol that would address all my symptoms and minimize side effects. I started TRT for one main reason. I was tired ALL the time (i started TRT in my mid 30s). Libido was not great. Erection quality so so. Very low...

After 2 years fighting high HCT I finally won the battle! It all came down to reducing my testosterone dosage. My HCT has been high on 120-180mg a week (tried all different injection frequencies). I have recently reduced my dosage to 100mg and my last CBC has my HCT at 49.5 (down from 53.5 4-5...

Is it safe to take nicotinic acid 500mg twice a day? I am not talking about the non flush stuff. I started 500mg daily to try to increase my HDL but heard that higher dosages might be necessary. Anyone here taking nicotinic acid and any elevated liver enzimes or HCT?

Are results for hematocrit with different lab ranges comparable? For example Labcorp range for HCT is 37.5-51 and the lab my PCP uses normal range is 41-54. Are the results of these two different labs comparable? Meaning the HCT measure on both at same time should be the same despite different...

I give up trying to understand lab results when changing my dosage. After reducing my dosage from 180mg to 110mg a week (split E3.5) here are my new levels: TT 833 (274-916) FT 29.9 (8.7-25.1) Results while on 180mg a week: TT 947 (274-916) FT 33.1 (8.7-25.1) To make things worse when i...

For those that added HCG after being on testosterone alone what was the impact of HCG to total testosterone levels? Or if you changed HCG dosage (keeping everything else changed) how did it affect your TT levels? I know this will vary amongst people and if you are primary or secondary. But if...

So here is my last CBC/Iron panel after 3 months on new protocol. My dosage was reduced from 180mg/week to 110mg/week but keep in mind that my hematocrit/hemoglobin/RBC levels at 180mg/week were very similar (almost the same) to my levels at 140mg/week. I donated blood 3 months before this blood...