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I have read about it but was never able to get someone to write me a script for that or modafinil. I am currently on adderall for my ADHD but I’ve observed that it doesn’t impact my dopamine levels in the same way as the other medications mentioned. It does help with focus though

Very interesting this is the first I’ve heard of this. Going to look into more…. Wellbutrin also made my motivation go through the roof. I’ve been diagnosed with inattentive ADHD which is why I started going down all these roads. Interestingly this onset wasn’t until my later years when I...

Going to add another piece of anecdotal evidence here - I’ve noticed when taking things that boost dopamine that no matter how cold my bits are that doesn’t affect the hanging, even with a cold shower. It’s almost as if under normal circumstances the cold does something to suppress dopamine to...

I have not however I did try cabergoline at one point with similar results. It makes me very curious about the dopamine / prolactin relationship also

I have a personal theory on this. I’ve tried HCG with some success however size / hanging of scrotum seems to be tied to dopamine levels at least in my case. I’ve observed with dopamine related drugs such as Wellbutrin my size is restored and seems even better than before TRT as crazy as that...

Are there actual studies? I did some cursory searches but couldn't find them but I'm probably not searching properly. I do recall Nelson mentioning at some point the apprehensions about the use of AIs because there were no studies justifying/supporting their use.

I was previously on TRT for almost 8 years. During that time I struggled getting dialed in as I would never have consistent energy, focus, sexual function, fat loss and pretty much any of the benefits of TRT. I would get "spurts" of the benefits for a week at a time and then they would...

I've got a pars defect in my L5, most likely from an injury from doing squats about 20 years ago. Problems were non existent for years about a month or so after the original injury until about 3 years ago - I happened to be on an AI at the time so some doctors speculate that may have had an...

I've got another update. Although my situation improved when simplifying my protocol, I knew things weren't quite the same as they were pre-trt. I had a consult with Defy some weeks back and my estradiol being on the high side was a concern. So I started on .125mg Anastrozole twice a week and...

What is your protocol now?

Are you noticing any changes?

Wanted to update everyone here after getting lots of good advice. Since I started I ended up dropping HCG as I didn't find a good sweet spot with it and it didn't seem to improve my erection quality. I also did start Cabergoline and NP Thyroid. I think the combination of those two have...

Thanks for the info. Yes I had donated blood a week or so prior to my panels being done. My free T has always been high and SHBG low. I will look into just melatonin as well

This is all great stuff everyone. I never knew that having all of these supplements could cause so many issues, I've taken them all on the advice of my TRT doctors so maybe the affect me more than others.. I'm hoping simplifying my protocol will lead to success, if anything it will at least...

Thanks for the suggestion, yes I'm working on reducing everything down to just Test and then re-do labs after some time to see where things are at. Would you guess that to be the best first step?

Where are some sources for caber and suggested dose to start with?

Thanks for your reply. I know I can bring DHT up using the cream so I can try that. As for DHEA, it's been something Dr Kominiarek had me on (25mg AM / PM) but I'm backing off that to see if I can eliminate all the variables. As for Thyroid, any suggestions on lowering those items? I've...

I've been on TRT for about 6 years now and still struggle with getting sex right back to where it was prior to a vasectomy I had. I discovered immediately after it that my testosterone tanked (at the time the doctors had no clue so I went on a series of SSRIs for over a year until a blood test...

I had an eye exam a couple years ago where a cataract was found in my left eye. The doctor asked "are you on steroids?" I said TRT and she said she sees cataracts in a single eye in men sometimes that are on testosterone for what it's worth..

Recently I've had penile numbness and difficulty ejaculating as well. My progesterone levels were just measured a couple weeks ago at .8 ng/mL. I do take 60mg pregnenolone at bedtime so I may try lowering or cutting that out. I also take 100iu hcg daily and .12 mL cypionate daily due to low...