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Thanks, Benny. I had seen a few range charts, but I hadn't seen that one. And I'll say that the range in that one for each age group seems to be higher than other ones I had seen. I think so long as I'm within the range for early 20's I'd be happy and feel safe at that level. Looks like I...

That's interesting. Any guess as to why? I actually measured at 220 a few months ago, so hopefully with a naturally high level and use of ibutamoren, the enclomiphene impact on IGF-1 levels will be minimized. I still can't seem to find anything that suggests an optimized level to shoot for.

Can't seem to find a prior thread on the optimum IGF-1 levels. My pre-TRT IGF-1 levels were 233 ng/ml (with a range of 75-216 ng/ml). I am about to start enclomiphene (12.5mg/daily) and ibutamoren (12.5mg/daily). The ibutamoren was prescribed after complaining about some nagging gym injuries...

Would you expect your numbers to increase more with continued use without increase the dosage? Seems like after 9+ plus weeks those would be your levels, particularly since T levels with TRT stabilize after about 6 weeks. Plus, your LH and FSH levels seem to be already on the higher end. Did...

She didn't give a percentage, although I think I read a thread on here where Dr. Saya thought it was in the 30% - 50% success rate range. I feel like I jumped the gun with TRT initially - I was low in my labs, but not ridiculously low, and it was during a bad stretch of crappy sleep and stress...

I actually spoke with one of his PAs, Melissa. I mentioned Enclomiphene by name given what I've read about it (possible less side effects than Clomid), so we didn't really debate between the two. What issues did you experience with Clomid when you first started?

Feeling better over the past few days. I don't have a blood test since my lpost, so I can't say whether that's because my numbers have improved over the past 2 weeks. I did talk with Defy, and I'm going to try enclomiphene (for t-levels) and ibutamoren (I have some nagging golfer's elbow in...

How long after first use of a bottle of TRT/HCG until it expires and can no longer use it? The bottle of TRT has been kept in a dark cabinet, the HCG in the fridge.

43 years old

Hello all: Started TRT in December 2019 and stopped on June 5, 2020 to try a cold turkey restart. My last set of labs just before starting in December 2019 and my labs from August 7, 2020, are attached. Overall, I haven't felt awful since stopping, although not like I want to climb a...

Has anyone had success taking daily doses of Levitra, similar to daily doses of Cialis? I have been getting constant flushing and muscle/joint pain with daily Cialis (even at 1.25 mg/day), which is a shame because I enjoy the benefits. I'm hoping that Levitra will have less side effects but...

If I didn't have a reason to wear a mask before...

I definitely haven't felt like I've been on death's door. Up and down as the weeks have passed, but coming up on week 7 I am feeling pretty good. I have made a concerted effort to workout every day and doing heavy lifts (squatting 3 times per week on the Stronglifts program) and walking for 5...

I will say that I am low SHBG as well, and my protocol had my max TT at 1,500 and trough at maybe 750 (combination of daily injections and daily cream application). I don't remember where my Free TT and E2 was landing, but I will say that I think the protocol had me too high. I have felt...

You should post your complete labs for the most useful advice.

Anyone find that facial flushing eventually went away with daily Cialis? I enjoy the benefits of Cialis, but I do get facial flushing, and I also get what look like darker circles under my eyes, which I presume is from increased blood flow to the face and the skin there is thinner. I've...

I am in the process of a reboot right now going cold turkey. I also took HCG as part of my TRT protocol, which in total was about 6 months. About 6 and a half weeks in, a little up and down, but not awful. In some ways, I have felt better than when on TRT, particularly physically. Mentally...

I've been off everything for 6 weeks now, cold turkey. Didn't feel great in week 5, no motivation, anxious, just not happy. Physically didn't feel too bad, more mental. The last few days, however, I've had a noticeable change. I had more energy and motivation, and had a good week this week...

43 and on for 6 months.

Yes, I think this is similar to me. I feel better physically (including libido), biggest difference is the mental aspect (I can be a bit grouchier off T), but I can live with it and hopefully improve. I was on HCG along with testosterone, so going cold turkey probably hasn't been as bad for me...

I am coming off cold turkey at the moment. About 4.5 weeks in. A little down mentally about weeks 2-3, but feeling better now. Honestly, feel better than when I was on TRT from a physical standpoint. TRT was giving me a dopamine rush, which is a bit missed, although I think Wellbutrin may be...

Keep at it! I stopped cold turkey after 6 months on TRT 4.5 weeks ago. It hasn't been unbearable. I felt like I hit a low point from 2-3 week mark, but the last week or so have gone pretty well, and I've been lifting 3 days a week and light cardio everyday (1.5 hours of walking). Physically...

Have you ever had your prolactin levels tested?

What do you consider top of the range? I wouldn't think it would be that high given where your TT is right now. For what it's worth, I am low SHBG (11-13) and use cream and injections. With cream, I hit total testosterone about 1,500 with a DHT of 144, and Defy is good with that. I level out...

That's an incredibly narrow range on your E2. Doesn't really seem workable to to keep it within a 1 point range. What is your DHT level?

Yes, wouldn't we be more concerned about the hormone level than the drug level? In other words, if one dose of Arimidex can keep my E2 suppressed for an extended period of time or in a very tight range before I need to take another dose, then a good amount of the actual drug may be out of my...

I believe that I've seen a thread that one 1mg dose of Arimidex decreases E2 by about 70% within 24 hours, and then up to 80% when taken on regular basis thereafter. Are we able to extrapolate from that how much a single .25mg does would decrease E2? Would it be about 17.5%? I asked because...

They suggest adding DHT and Prolactin to the above if there are any libido issues.

I would go with the following if you're looking for bare minimum: Total Testosterone Free Testosterone (Direct) DHT DHEA - Sulfate TSH (if you're taking HCG) Prolactin PSA Estradiol (Sensitive) SHBG

That would be great. How do you feel on your protocol? Looks like your cream application is higher than mine (I'm only 12.5 mg per day, you're 50 mg per day, unless my math is wrong), but your injections levels are half of mine. Do you also use HCG?

I feel ok. I could do with a better libido, although some days it seems like that is improving. I'm not thrilled with the idea of running my levels that high, and somewhat concerned about hair loss given the level of my DHT on the cream (I stopped Propecia about 6 months ago before starting...