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    Testicle atrophy even with HCG.

    I am going from 100 E3.5D to 80 E3.5D (from 200/week to 160/week). I take 0.3mg of a'dex when I pin (so 0.6mg per week). My E2 was steady at around 30, which is good for me.
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    Testicle atrophy even with HCG.

    Exactly, your Dr is going to put you into a land of no return.
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    Testicle atrophy even with HCG.

    WHAT?!?!? 1mg of a'dex every day?? You will crash your E2 for sure, and that is MUCH worse than 64. I would strongly recommend that you don't do that. Maybe start with 0.5mg twice a week. A'dex is very powerful. I crashed my E2 and felt worse than I did before starting TRT.
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    Testicle atrophy even with HCG.

    Exactly!! I studied the root of attraction in my undergrad at the U of Florida (hence the Gator). It's amazing how much our primal intuition about reproduction drives us (e.g., men favoring young women, women favoring tall/dark/handsome/successful men, women being more accepting of a "physical...
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    Testicle atrophy even with HCG.

    That, but there is also a primal/subconscious concern with women and load size. The larger the load, the better the mate (the reproduction drive from natural selection). This was confirmed by gf's (comments/complements in the past) and my wife through observation and discussion. I have (had)...
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    Testicle atrophy even with HCG.

    Yes, 400iu MWF seems to be the sweet spot for me. That extra dose seems to make a different (possibly the half-life).
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    Testicle atrophy even with HCG.

    I get my HCG from Hallandale Pharmacy. I know some people laugh at the load discussions, but it's important to me (just feels better during ejaculation). I've found that Pygeum and Lecithin help as well.
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    Testicle atrophy even with HCG.

    I did a lot of experimenting with HCG. The half-life of HCG is 24-36 hours. My original protocol was 500iu E3.5D. Because of the half-life, I decided to try 150iu ED. I then tried 250iu EOD, then tried 350iu MWF, then finally settled on 400iu MWF. With 150iu ED, my testicles shrank fairly...
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    Vasectomy and male hormones?

    Tanked my T for sure. I had a test of about 700 three months before my V, then three years later it's at 400, and ten years later (now) it was 260 (and I am pretty sure it's been like this for the last five years). Started TRT in April.
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    HELP: Do I have Deep Vein Thrombosis??

    Update: not DVT. Possibly Gout, but more than likely an injury to my metatarsal.
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    HELP: Do I have Deep Vein Thrombosis??

    A few days ago I felt a sharp pain on the bottom of my right foot. It was painful to walk on it. Now my whole foot is red, swollen, and warm. My wife is freaking out and wants to take me to the ER thinking it’s DVT. But I am sure it can't be... I’ve only been on TRT since April, and I donated...
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    E2 Recovery After Tanking (with results)

    I've posted on here several times that my previous Dr tanked my E2 by pre-mixing A'dex with my Test Cyp (200mg T with 1mg Arimidex). I switched Drs, who kept everything the same, but gave me 0.3mg A'dex pills. I was instructed NOT to take the A'dex for my first two injections (Friday, June 15th...
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    Sex drive and semen

    Vince, I was on the same protocol as you (500iu twice a week) and had the same reduction in semen. Switching to 350iu MWF has made a noticeable difference. Just FYI! I know you have your protocol dialed in, but I strongly believe that 3x per week is the best. I experimented with EOD as well...
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    Sex drive and semen

    https://www.reddit.com/r/Testosterone/comments/8tc358/improving_loadejaculate_volume_on_trt/ I was able to increase my ejaculate volume...details on the link above. The key points: - 350iu HCG MWF instead of E3.5D (half-life is 24-36 hours) - Pygeum - Lecithin - Zinc - Lots of water I am back...
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    thoughts re my testosterone panel for defy ...

    Your estradiol seems low (even not being the sensitive test). Are you on an AI?
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    Messed up my first injection + HCG mixture

    The rubber is very resilient. I draw with an 18g needle, then switch to a 25g. Yes, you can use a 27g insulin needle. Or even 29. I've never had issues with 30g bending before.
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    Messed up my first injection + HCG mixture

    Are you doing intramuscular for the Test? You can use 25g for that without any issue. You'll want 30 or 31g for the subq HCG injections.
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    Messed up my first injection + HCG mixture

    Hmm...that's a big vial of HCG. What's your dosage? I am asking because HCG (once reconstituted) will lose its potency after about 60 days. Just make sure it's refrigerated. Also, I literally just posted a review on the Exel low dead-space needles here. I was tired of seeing that wasted...
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    Messed up my first injection + HCG mixture

    12 ml for the HCG? How many IUs does the vial have? You'll get used to all of the needle stuff...just takes practice!
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    Review of the Exel Low Dead-space Syringe/Needle

    I recently purchased a box of the Exel 25g 5/8" 3cc syringes (from here) that have the "low dead space" plunger. I pinned today and figured I'd share my thoughts. Solid build, threads on luer lock are tight (no wiggle) The plunger glides very easily (unlike my previous BDs, which would get...
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    How long for E2 to recover?

    Last test was 31.4 (after two weeks of TRT).
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    How long for E2 to recover?

    Thanks. I began treatment in late April, so it's been two months. Hopefully, that isn't an "extended period"!
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    How long for E2 to recover?

    Thanks, I am really hoping this is the case. I am not taking it now, and will get labs every 4 weeks or so. I had high E2 before starting treatment, but I've lost considerable fat. My new provider wants to lower my dose but decided to keep me on the same for now so that we are changing one...
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    How long for E2 to recover?

    I recently switched providers because my previous Dr was compounding the Arimidex with the Test Cyp (1mg of A'dex per 200mg of Test Cyp). This crashed my E2 down to 14, and I felt like hell. My new provider (who I really like so far), has split them. I am on the same protocol: 100mg Test Cyp...
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    Waiting on 90 day labs...new to forum

    Lowering your HCG will decrease your semen volume. Add Lecithin and Zinc (ZMA). Also Pygeum helps (but you will drip pre-cum like crazy). Drink lots of water.
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    Measuring HCT at home

    For some reason, I cannot open the discountedlabs.com website. Never have been able to. Security.
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    Measuring HCT at home

    I am in the same boat, where getting labs isn't always convenient. If you don't mind me asking, which monitor do you have?
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    Measuring HCT at home

    Just curious if a home blood monitor (like this one) is accurate enough to stay on top of HCT. Does anyone use something like this? It's $200 for the unit plus the cartridges...which is the cost of 4 CBC tests (minus the trip to LabCorp).
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    Where can I buy 27 Gauge 1 cc syringes?

    I also like these plungers...notice the small rubber "nipple" on the tip of the plunger: http://www.exelint.com/products/human-products/syringes/3cc-syringes/ Can buy them here: https://www.medplusmedicalsupply.com/luer-lock-syringe-needle-3cc-25g-x-58-exel-26100
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    Where can I buy 27 Gauge 1 cc syringes?

    These have zero dead space: attached 25g 5/8": https://www.usamedicalsurgical.com/exel-1cc-tuberculin-syringe-zero-dead-space-with-25g-needle/ ...would require backfilling (unless you are very patient and are ok with dulling the needle when filling)
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    Where can I buy 27 Gauge 1 cc syringes?

    http://www.atlanticmedsupply.com/bd-hypodermic-needles/
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