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Roller-coaster for sure. I feel like I'd do anything right now to get back to the Friday/Saturday feeling I had 2 weeks ago. But I know you're right, I should be more patient. Thanks, I needed to hear this.

Edit: blood draws were in March (pre-TRT), then on 2017-06-02 and 2017-06-21 2017-05-03 Wed 2:00 PM T-Cyp 150mg IM (L Glute) 2017-05-10 Wed 2:00 PM T-Cyp 150mg IM (R Glute) 2017-05-17 Wed 10:30 AM T-Cyp 100mg IM (L Glute) 2017-05-24 Wed 10:30 AM T-Cyp 100mg IM (R Glute) 2017-05-31 Wed...

Got blood work back. First number is pre-TRT (in March), second number is peak TRT (Wed morning shot, Fri afternoon test), and third number is trough TRT (Wed morning pre-shot): E2: <20, 42, 9 SHBG: 34, 19, 21 Total T: 314, 720, 375 Free T: 6.7, 14.7, 5.25 This was on 100mg/wk in one go (Wed...

Yep. I actually did that first, for about 9 months, before I got frustrated with my lack of results and went to get blood work done for the first time.

Last week I saw another urologist (found via this board) to get a second opinion. After talking with him, I've decided to forego the clomid option. Basically, since there's no real reason for my low T (no trauma or history of AAS use), a restart isn't an option. And if I'm choosing between...

Reply from Dr about T + Clomid: "If the level of testosterone is sig elevated, then yes, LH/FSH suppression will happen and it is unlikely that the clomiphene level would be high enough to counteract. But as the testosterone levels drop, then that would not be the case. The question is at...

Ah, this seems like an argument for an out-of-NY doctor when I search for a replacement, as they'd be able to prescribe more at a time and/or with refills. Thank you!

Thanks, CW. I'll definitely check out the HCG info. In the meantime, I'm emailing with my doctor to ask what he thinks about exogenous T shutting down the pituitary such that clomid won't work. Very curious to hear what he says and I'll reply back here when he does. I picked up my T-cyp...

I ended up getting 2 1ml vials for $10 (local pharmacy, with insurance). I'll need to see if I can get a 10ml vial next time, since what they gave me would only last 4 weeks.

I'm very strongly considering your recommendation to find a new doctor. As I'm sure you know, that will take some time. Thankfully, my current doctor said that I should always feel free to ask about stuff or present papers I find that might help us come up with a better plan for me. He does seem...

Ah, sorry, I neglected to answer (and I really appreciate your help!). No HCG is prescribed currently. When we talked about fertility, the doctor said (I'm paraphrasing): "95% of guys your age will still be able to conceive on TRT. There was one study that is often cited claiming it can go up...

While I decide what to do... is there any value at all in filling my clomid prescription if I end up not trying for a restart? I was supposed to pick it up today, but it's not covered by insurance, so I'd rather not if I won't be using it.

I see. Then I guess I have a decision to make. A) Stop the T now, wait two weeks, try a clomid restart (better chance of future kids, no T dependence) B) Commit to T injections for life (more stable and probably higher levels of T, better body composition probably) At 32, with one kid already...

Bump. Is the current plan not a good idea? I'm really hesitant to drop the injections and feel like crap again, but if it's the only way clomid might work I might just have to take the hit for a few months to give it a try.

I think my script was for .5ml per week and they were going to send a 10ml vial, so ~5 months' worth. My doctor's assistant said the local pharmacy would probably only do a 30 day supply (so a few 1ml vials I guess, we'll see in a week or two).