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What is your current protocol that you believe lead to your bald patch being filled? I don't have a bald patch yet, but I see the direction it is headed. Thanks.

My wife is struggling with menopause and has been seeing an local doctor for HRT treatment. As alot of us have experienced, some ups and downs but really struggling lately with the latest protocol. Do any of you have any experience and feedback for Defy (or other online service provider) for...

That is where I started. Still take just test cyp. Works for me. Learn to inject yourself, move to once per week or more often. Check your E2 levels. You don't need to have T level in the trough of 1000+ to feel better.

From the part I watched, I wouldn't follow their advice.

In the summer my vials are at around 29 C with no issues. That is just the house temp. I don't store the oil based T in plastic.

Interesting. Thanks for posting. So a low ratio is unwanted. So I am clear (taking you back to engineering), would you agree that T level of 600 and a E2 level of 20 (600/20) is a higher ratio than T level of 600 and E2 of 35 (600/35)? Thus for a fixed T level better to have lower E2...

Another data point. I am at 80 mg per week right now. If I go to 100 mg/week my E2 goes up and I would need an AI. Either is a good starting point but everyone is different so you will need labs.

Certainly drop the 18 G. That is much to large and will be a determent long term. I use 28 G 1 ml syringe. Others use even smaller. It takes a while to load but you don't want alot of shots with a 18 G.

I have read 24 to 48 hours for peak after T shot. I will vote for it not mattering regarding timing. It takes time for body to cleave off usable T and for T to enter circulation from muscle. I don't notice any difference between morning or night shots.

Binky, your situation has many similarities to mine. Others are giving good advice, and i think you may benefit from TRT as i did. Your lack of sleep may also be an issue. I slept better once I went on TRT and when I started propping up to breath better. I noticed your AST and ALT are...

As another data point, my E2 sensitive has ranged from 36 to 54 and I don't think I have noticed a difference.

Based on my limited experience, I had the same issue with 29 and high guage needles, particulary 1) if the T oil was not warm 2) the syringe was small (like .5 ml) it was harder to generate pressure 3) some oils seem to be thicker than others and this will affect flow. I use 28 g needles...

Interesting how much your T jumped up but not your Estradiol (albeit the wrong test).

That is what I had happen in the past. I saw the prices and was shocked at how much it cost, thinking what a great deal insurance is, then saw what insurance paid. Huge difference. I get and accept there is a difference between retail and wholesale prices. I am of the opinion that not every...

I was at the blood lab (labcorp) recently and due to some insurance changes, the lab work was not covered by insurance but I found out what I believe Blue Cross Blue Shield pays for lab work - at least what it says. Interesting how low it is. Also interesting what a good deal...

Thanks. My last free T level was tested on 1/16/18 and it was 12.8 in a range of 6.8 to 21.5. TT was 647. Unless this test was a one off, FT more than doubled. I am using the shampoo you recommend and rogain. I will talk to my Dr about a hair loss cream (Nelson had a helpful post) in...

The last time I donated was Nov 22 2017. I had been donating every month and then every 2 months to drop ferritin but now that it is in range, I have stopped donating. I was glad HCT is in range but at my low does it may not be an issue.

As way of background, I have been averaging 85 to 90 mg per week at injections IM every 3 days. My total T was consistently in the 660 range and E2 sensitive was in the 36 to 40 range. Always tested in the morning before my next shot. Felt good. My latest blood work (pulled about 3 weeks...

Of course people fake illnesses to obtain MMJ cards. News flash - People fake illnesses to get opium based pain pills too. Hard to stop. They don't fake cancer or MS. . . they go for back pain, chronic pain, or arthritis. I have clients in the industry and it is understood there is some...

Libido can take a long time to come back. 3 weeks is not enough time. Think in terms of months not weeks - I compare it to weight lifting or gardening. And, more is not always better. You want to find the spot that is best for you - could be more or could be less.

"Why the Mood Stinks 5 out of 7 days?" Those are called weekdays. The two good days are the weekends !

Don't discount this part too much. I had all the symptoms you describe and there was other stuff wrong with me that is alot worse that low T that the Dr found in addition to low T. At your age, I would wonder why you are having symptoms. Could be low T as other suggest, but 520 by itself is...

Agreed. Could also be an infection. Go to the doctor. Whatever it is, it is not right and getting worse. Sharp pain = no worries, give it time. Red, warm, swollen = time to see a doctor.

Timely. I need low back exercise. Feeling Lost, I try not to load the spine with weights as I age. There might be other ways to get the lifts you want for lower body/core without transferring weight through spine, knees, lower neck.

To the OP. This is where I started only at 100 mg every 2 weeks. As others have said, it does not work. I had success with 100 mg per week, shots every 3 days or two times per week. Just Test Cyp. With your age though, you should strongly consider HCG. It is good you are asking questions...

That is the worst. My only suggestion is to try prop up your back/head with at least 3 pillows to aid breathing. That cured my waking up in the night due to not breathing correctly/short of breath. I also take magnesium about an hour before bed. Those two things really helped me. Good luck.

Fascinating topic. If I could change careers this is the direction I would go. Interesting to me how much brain chemistry controls mood, depression, behavior, addiction. People who have low serotonin or dopamine can have such a rough time through no fault of their own.

Thanks - good input.

That is where I am at. Visually I see some scalp where before it was all black. Still feels like hair but I can tell the direction it is headed. You bring up the GF, my wife does not seem to care and I get the strong impression she would take having sex again over a bald spot - so that is an...

Thanks everyone for your input and suggestions. I was at the gym today and was checking out people's hair. Not something I usually do : ). Alot of people over ~ 40 either were clean shaven or had thinning on top - I bet 1/2. Several young guys too. Not sure why, but that made me feel...

Let me just vent a bit - Getting old sucks ass. Unlike my nose and my ears, the hair on the top of my head is getting thin. My wife noticed it yesterday and I looked with a mirror and sure enough, it is thinning out on top. We looked over some pictures back in Feb and it was getting a tad...