DHT: Adding T Cream vs Higher Injections + AI

Only two or three milligrams. This is on top of 6-9 mg of T propionate. I've tried both isolated—e.g. weekly—and daily. Daily stops working after a week or so, but with isolated injections you can at least repeat the cycle indefinitely. I find it pretty interesting that something that should be out of your system in less than a day somehow has relatively long-term effects. Somehow just changing hormone levels has useful effects.
I see are you taking the test prop daily or eod ? im or sub q sorry for many questions just find the concept intresting
 
I see are you taking the test prop daily or eod ? im or sub q sorry for many questions just find the concept intresting
I'm taking T propionate daily, subQ. In other posts I've expressed the opinion that serum testosterone ends up pretty stable on this protocol, so the only reason to do it is to allow relatively quick changes in your protocol. That is, with propionate you're stabilized in a few days after a change, but with cypionate it probably takes 3+ weeks.
 
I'm taking T propionate daily, subQ. In other posts I've expressed the opinion that serum testosterone ends up pretty stable on this protocol, so the only reason to do it is to allow relatively quick changes in your protocol. That is, with propionate you're stabilized in a few days after a change, but with cypionate it probably takes 3+ weeks.
yes i understand and agree i prefer to use prop any way due to quicker time to adjust
 
Why does cream/gel increase DHT More than injections ?
And how safe is using cream/gel vs injections? Any long term health issue with cream/gel ?
 
Supposedly the skin on the scrotum has more of the enzyme that converts T to DHT than would otherwise act on T via injections. I'm not aware of any health issues that are inherent to creams although some people are concerned about transference.
 

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Understanding Your Hormones

Estradiol (E2)

A form of estrogen produced from testosterone. Important for bone health, mood, and libido. Too high can cause side effects; too low can affect well-being.

DHT

Dihydrotestosterone is a potent androgen derived from testosterone. Affects hair growth, prostate health, and masculinization effects.

Free Testosterone

The biologically active form of testosterone not bound to proteins. Directly available for cellular uptake and biological effects.

Scientific Reference

Lakshman KM, Kaplan B, Travison TG, Basaria S, Knapp PE, Singh AB, LaValley MP, Mazer NA, Bhasin S. The effects of injected testosterone dose and age on the conversion of testosterone to estradiol and dihydrotestosterone in young and older men. J Clin Endocrinol Metab. 2010 Aug;95(8):3955-64.

DOI: 10.1210/jc.2010-0102 | PMID: 20534765 | PMCID: PMC2913038

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