Recent content by BCD19800

I agree with the other posters. A lot of factors to consider. If you carry a lot of fat that would increase estrogen. Injecting really is not that bad, you may want to consider multiple injections to lower conversion to estrogen and you could end up with no AI or a micro dose.

I think it depends on the individual. Most people on these boards say to split it up at least to 2x a week or more to reduce estrogen conversion and avoid peaks and valleys. I have high SHBG and feel great splitting my dose 3x per week.

We did not check the levels at week 6. In retrospect, I should have asked for labs but the doc went by how I was feeling.

OP: I also am a high SHGB (60-70) guy and started at 160 every 3.5d. I had a handful of good days but mostly felt the same. At the 6 week point I requested a bump to 200 mg split into .33cc 3x per week. It’s been about 4 weeks on the higher dose and I’m really starting to feel great. I’m...

How much can you fly back with, legally?

I’m becoming more concerned with using AIs in general when there are several prominent TRT physicians who participate on the TRT round table YouTube series that are very anti AI. I would really like to understand the risks associated with the use of anastrazol. There are also other online TRT...

As a new Defy patient, I would also like to know if their treatment philosophy will change. I started treatment 6 weeks ago and was told to use an AI soon as I started.

He told me to take the AI after two weeks of using testosterone, not right away since I did not want to use HCG. The rationale is that I already have gynecomastia and I’m concerned about having elevated estrogen levels after the testosterone builds up and did not want to worsen my situation.

Hi all, During my consultation with Dr Calkin from Defy, he mentioned SHBG artificially inflates Estradiol. I’ve never read this is any of the high SHGB posts I’ve seen on here. My sensitive Estradiol lab reading was 28.9 (8.0-35 pg/ml). Dr Calkin said in reality it’s probably around 15. He...

Hi all, I read some articles that references Dr Crisler regarding Subq injections. From what I read, seemes like Dr Crisler suggests SubQ is 20% more effective than IM as far as absorption and may lower estrogen conversion. Any personal experiences in relation to those benefits?

Hey all, Just a quick update. After reading everyone’s posts to my thread I decided to have a consultation with Defy. My wife and I had a teleconferenc with Dr. Calkins. He seemed very knowledgeable and took his time to explain my labs and field our questions. He recommended I start...

Hi all, I’m in the process of scheduling a consultation with Defy but also wanted to visit a Urologist in-person for a consultation to discuss TRT and some post vasectomy pain. I have an upcoming appointment with Dr. Melograna from MidAtlantic Urology. Other members have posted about him on...

Get a full thyroid panel. I had lots of depression and anxiety issues until I solved my thyroid issues. I had a normal TSH that even went down to around 1 after meds but my free t3 was in the bottom range and had plenty of depression and anxiety. Currently on t4/t3 and 800 mcg iodine. Daily...

Did you take an AI?

Good afternoon, After doing more research and reviewing the responses to my other thread, I’ve decided to schedule an appointment with Defy to get a consultation and potentially start a TRT protocol to treat my low free testosterone. I looked back at my lab history over the past 2 years and I...