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Help me understand more than I do now

To add here, with possible secondary hypo., you need a brain MRI check pituitary area. Some tumors mostly benign can cause this, like prolactinoma.
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- Post #17
- Jun 14, 2022
- Forum: Blood Test Discussion
Switching from IM to Sub Q injections

I do evry 2 days subq to keep polycythemia down, and my dos of test cyp is 80mg a week. I also inject hcg and gh both subq since i had a pituitary tumor removed. I get good numbers , stay 750 TT or so.. It depends on ur body how well u will absorb it, so it's trial and error.
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- Post #14
- May 29, 2022
- Forum: Testosterone Basics & Questions
Never been on trt, I have been ITCHY for a few years...ideas?

Hi.. Just my 2c . I have what is know as Mast cell activation disorder, where my abnormal mast cells are hypersensitive and secrete histamine and prostaglandin D2, etc. I have symptoms like you. You could talk to your doc about H1, H2 blockers, and some meds you can even react too...
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- Post #8
- May 29, 2022
- Forum: Health & Wellness
APS said bye bye HCG, Edit: Nelson said it's an FDA issue, got it

In the thread title, APS Pharmacy was the one that said no more . I'll call around empower etc. but doesn't Defy need a script from one of their docs too.
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- Post #4
- Oct 22, 2020
- Forum: Compounding Pharmacy Product Reviews
Can TRT cause kidney cysts?

Are they all in one or both kidneys. There is a disorder called VHL to look into. von Hippel-Lindau (VHL) disease, or von Hippel-Lindau syndrome, is a rare genetic disorder characterized by visceral cysts and benign tumors in multiple organ systems T does increase growth factors in the...
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- Post #4
- Oct 22, 2020
- Forum: Testosterone Basics & Questions
APS said bye bye HCG, Edit: Nelson said it's an FDA issue, got it

UGH Just learned they won't fill my HCG anymore , didn't know. Edit: Oh, I just saw Nelson's post about the FDA issue now
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- Thread
- Oct 21, 2020
- Replies: 5
- Forum: Compounding Pharmacy Product Reviews
Guys who like HCG - what do you like about it?

I used to get my HCG from APS . Now, they just notified me they don't make that anymore. Where else can I get it now. ty Was taking 500iu twice weekly . Counters T atrophy and felt cognitive boost as well.
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- Post #21
- Oct 21, 2020
- Forum: Testosterone Basics & Questions

TRT Hormone Predictor Widget

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