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Thanks for the responses!

Do Sub Q injections increase DHT levels more than IM injections?

Most of the threads are guys on TRT with issues or questions with their protocol. While that is one of the reasons for this site, I believe there are many more who have dialed in their protocol and feel great. Let's hear from you guys too! If you feel awesome with your current regime, post in...

Nelson, that is an incredibly low PSA for a 57 year old. What do you attribute that to? Are there healthy things you are actively doing to have such a low score at your age?

Curious as to age related PSA values. I'm 36 and have a PSA of 0.8. If you care to participate, what is your age and PSA?

I've read that HCG keeps the precursor hormones going such as Pregnenolone and DHEA. There seems to be a consensus that HCG improves the general since of well being in men on TRT. Is it possible to keep the levels of Pregnenolone and DHEA at normal levels simply by supplementation alone? Is...

Just curious, but are you taking HCG?

I have gathered from this site that most here are using 27G 1/2 in needles or smaller to inject into the delts and quads. A few questions...#1. Does anyone use a bigger needle to draw out the testosterone from the vial? I've read that it can take a long time drawing with such a small gauge...

Thanks Dr Saya for the reply. I assume that Defy uses compounded testosterone from what you said. I am curious as to what others on the forum have to say. Anyone have an opinion? Has anyone tried both and have a preference? Thanks

Does Defy use compounded test from different compounding pharmacies or pharmaceutical grade test? Also, what is the difference? I have the option of getting pharmaceutical name brand test from a local md who is A4M certified and specializes in hormonal replacement. There are also several local...

Gene, what do like better about deep versus shallow injections?

I recently had some 8 am blood work done. My cortisol came back fairly high at 21.5(ref range 3.1-22.4 ug/dl. Has anyone else had a high cortisol reading? I haven't started trt yet. I've read where trt can lower cortisol.

Using A 27 gauge 1/2 inch needle, should you aspirate or not? What do you guys do who use this small of a pin?

Thanks for all of the responses. This site is the best. With a 1/2 in 27ga pin injecting testosterone, do you need to draw back or aspirate on the syringe before injecting or not. When I watch Nelson's video, he does not aspirate. With a 1/2 inch pin, should you worry about aspirating or not...

I didn't know if with a 27g .5 inch there were certain sites that were off limits for either test or HCG??

Nelson mentions a 27g .5 inch needle in his protocol. I've got 2 questions. What are all of the different injection sites using that size needle for HCG. Then the same question for testosterone. I'm 36 and am looking at TRT for the rest of my life so I want to spread the needle pokes around if...

Nelson, or anyone else using your twice weekly protocol, this question's for you. What days and times do you use for injections? I was thinking Monday morning and Thursday afternoon. What days and times do you guys use? Thanks

Thanks. My creatinine level has ranged from 1.1-1.4 over the last six years. Thanks for your reply. This board is great.

Vince, what are they if you don't mind me asking? My GFR was 69. I'm 36 and a little concerned at that number.

Has anyone had these tests performed over the course of time while on a trt protocol? They measure kidney function. Has anyone ever had these tests done, and have you noticed an increase in the result values over time?

I'm getting ready to start TRT. I'm trying to decide between 2 different protocols. The first is to inject Test Monday morning and Thursday afternoon 50mg each injection and HCG 250iu Sunday morning and Wednesday afternoon. The second is to inject both Test and HCG the same time on the Monday...

It would be nice if we were living 40-50 years from now where they had long term trials on HCG. It is what it is.

I've read studies that show that HCG is a marker for cancer. These studies say the only time HCG is elevated in males is when they have cancer. They say that many cancerous tumors make HCG. There are many positive traits about HCG that I like and seem healthy. It does seem a little worrisome to...

Thanks for all the responses. I think I'm going to go talk to the guys at the local compounding pharmacy. Any pointers on questions to ask them?

I guess the point of asking the question is generally what is the consensus on premixed from a compounding pharm vs the traditional powdered form that you have to mix.

You guys that are injecting every day or EOD, are you using subq or im injections. I'm assuming subq??

The compounding pharm makes the HCG locally so it's not like it's being shipped from out of state. It's made in the same city I live in and picked up at the pharmacy by locals. I just don't know about premixed HCG.

My Dr uses a local compounding pharmacy that makes premixed HCG. Should I be concerned about this. Every time I see an instructional video or info about HCG online, it has always been in powder form where you have to mix it. The local compounding pharmacy has a good reputation and supposedly...