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Update: Ok I started back on 50mg testosterone, 400iu HCG and .2mg Anastrozole twice per week. So far I have done Sunday 2PM and Thursday 2AM. Sunday I combined test and HCG in the same syringe and did not like how it went in terms of the mixing in the syringe so this morning I took the shots...

Hi guys, Well today I started on HCG for the first time and decided to try Nelson Vergel's method of mixing HCG with Testosterone in the same syringe and then injecting IM into my quad. I used a luer lok 1ml syringe with a 20g removable needle to draw out .25 ml or 50mg of Cypionate. This...

Not that I am aware of. Mostly German / Dutch, French.

The P.A. reasoned it is better to deal with the source of the high RBC than resort to regular blood donations. If this source is addressed then regular donations would not be needed. If a CPAP or surgery is an option and not cumbersome I would be interested in that. Less broken sleep, lower...

I can still get this prescribed from my Dr. I figured it made sense to take a break for a week or so and then start the reduced dosage. I have another appointment scheduled with my Dr. early next year and will then determine how to proceed with Testosterone prescriptions. Correct. They can...

The P.A. recommended an auto adjusting Phillips CPAP which is less bulky and cumbersome. She said that insurance companies will try to get you the cheapest and clunkiest machine and that it would be best to get a better model but it would cost more. I'll look into it more after my sleep...

I had my consultation with a P.A. from Defy. Their feedback made a lot of sense to me. Here's the summary: Red Blood Cell Count (RBC) too high for them to prescribe Testosterone. They think my RBC is high because of sleep apnea (oxygen deprivation = increased RBC). They suggested getting a...

Thank you for all the responses! I do plan on switching to two doses per week instead of once. It will be interesting to see what Defy recommends as far as dosage goes. I'll look into donating blood. I would not mind skipping AI if my dosage / frequency will be a solution. Thanks. I will...

I am still losing weight and now down to 270 lbs. Only working out 3 times a week but active everyday walking etc.

Quick update: I had my levels tested again just before my next injection and will be consulting with Defy. Below are the results...

I will ask that my doctor provide a script specifying the sensitive test. Is there anything else you would recommend on the script? I would like to give him a full word for word list of items that should be tested. Edit: After posting this yesterday I found some info on Defy Medical's site...

I agree. Fortunately my doctor is easy to work with. He was the first to admit that he is not a specialist regarding TRT treatment. But at least he suggested once per week injections from the start instead of the standard biweekly suggested by many other doctors.

I draw with a 22g needle and inject with a 25g. This was given to me by the Pharmacy. It is not really painful during the injection but my quad (left or right) does hurt the next day or so after the injection - it feels like muscle pain after training legs hard. The pain goes away soon after...

I am not sure if it the test was based on the sensitive assay method. I literally received only 5 printout sheets with the overall levels provided as I posted earlier and nothing else on the sheets. I asked the receptionist for the full labs and she told me that is what the doctor gave her. I...

I finally got the results from the Dr. Office. As I mentioned the blood was drawn about 112 hours (4.66 days) after my last 200mg injection: Testosterone Total: 1211.22 ng/dL Normal Range: 241.00-827.00 IGF/1: 217 ng/mL Normal Range: 75-216 Estrogen Total: 211 pg/mL Normal Range: 40-115...