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Even then before you decide to take the plunge you need to wait until you get a new set of labs seeing as you recently lowered your T dose after starting T therapy. Madman never forgets. I would wait 6 weeks then have your labs done. Agreed. Will test near end July. Madman, you said you...

Ok, from what I gather, a majority are T alone, but some benefit greatly from HCG supplementation. For the benefit of men like 42HRT (above) and myself, how would we know if HCG would benefit us? Is there a blood test result that would determine if we were candidates for it? Or is HCG...

Hey Systemlord, thanks very much for your response. It's a relief to find out that a majority are on T monotherapy, I really had no idea. I'm looking forward to my first complete set of test results in July, I'll share the results when I get them . . .

I'm 68, don't want kids anymore, on T monotherapy and nothing else. But should I also be on HCG? I've read that HCG is not just helpful for fertility and the prevention of testicular atrophy, but for a host of other hormonal benefits. Should everyone who starts TTH also take HCG? How many of...

Not to mention testicular shrinkage will get worse as time goes on and can be painful. Hmmmm, that doesn't sound too popular. I was told by my doctor (who, respectfully, has been wrong about several things thus far) that there would be some initial shrinkage and that would be it. Have some...

I'm 68, on TRT; of course no kids are in my future (thank goodness!) and I'm pleased that I can keep things simple by just dosing with T. I was, however, also on T for a while 10 years ago, no HCG and when I stopped taking it after about 8 months it wasn't any big deal. To me, getting all the...

Of course, you're correct, I must remember to include the reference ranges. In checking the figures right now I see that I had 23.4 nmol/L; I got the numbers mixed up. The reference range is 8.4-28.8 nmol/L.

That was a Total Testosterone result of 24.3 or 701 in US numbers. The only thing my doctor here tests is TT and a CBC. But I can purchase the other tests, which I'll do in July.

Hello Blackhawk, if it turns out that I need more extensive attention to TRT, then I'll have to go with one of the telehealth services. I haven't looked into that yet, but I'm not sure Defy provides services to Canada? I've always been a good responder to meds. I'm only taking 60mg/week...

Ha! You are EXACTLY in the same position as me, and I'm fairly new to the whole thing, been taking T for about six months. And how do I explain to my Dr that I've went on my own because I don't feel he is doing the job correctly? That's the 64,000 dollar question, and I don't have an answer...

I have a physician that has the same attitude as your doctor. You might opt to get private testing at a fee, then work with the members here on the board to analyze the results and act accordingly. Not ideal, but that's what some of us have to do.

I don't know much about it's use for nasal congestion, but I would try it. My parents, from Germany, didn't cook with garlic. When I mentioned to my father, however, that I was eating it together with my son to hopefully cure him, he spoke to me about his father (my grandfather) who was a...

Yes, we got so used to the taste that we started to like it, and chose to continue it whenever we eat mashed potatoes, which is often. My wife will make a pot; once it's done she'll cut up to an entire bulb of garlic into it and then serve. I've read a lot about garlic; it seems to be a gift...

Hi Gman, we found that the mashed potatoes would disguise the strong taste of the garlic; I'm not sure of the quantity that my wife would cut the garlic into, but suffice it to say that we chose to "saturate" as much as possible . . . because we were worried about my son's health. I'm certain...

Hello Cataceous, thanks for your input with regard to my dosing change - I certainly didn't think that a minor change would create such a stir. It's pleasant to know that moderators such as you and Madman are there and available for help; it's a nice change from doctors that don't return your...

Hello Madman, thanks for your considerations, your words as always are very wise. I was thinking about them, especially your minimum 12 week time frame to determine the success of a given protocol. I certainly may have acted with a little haste in reducing my dosage from 70mg to 60mg per week...

The absolute best is chewing raw garlic, thus releasing the compounds directly into your mouth. When my son was a toddler, he would get a cold turning to bronchitis turning to pneumonia, a process that happened routinely and at least 6 times before the age of 4. Each time the doctor gave him...

I'd be willing to discuss it. I've read about bimix/trimix here and it certainly is interesting . . . what reason would men have to replace viagra with the mix? Does it work better? I need the viagra because I've got some compromised blood vessel issues (had a heart bypass 12 years ago, and...

I think Cataceous made a pretty strong argument supporting the concept that the norm of starting us all at 100mg per week is excessive . . . and then when it doesn't work well most are inclined to take more instead of less. I'm still very new to all of this, but I'm drawn to the "less is more"...

That's good to hear; we've had our home made Delatestryl enanthate for so long that I guess users become resistant to change. Have you been using the Hikma a long time? Are you "content" with it?

Wow, pricey, glad the T is covered here in Canada.

Is there a subQ test e or is it just T enanthate by Hikma? I inject mine intra muscular. My Canadian pharmacist still doesn't know anything about a new replacement.

Well . . . it was entertaining. Now where's Gunner?

This was a pretty relevant discussion started by a guy who's discouraged over his TRT use. Don't mean to be a party pooper, but you guys have hijacked this thread with all this nonsense cervix talk . . .

Cataceous, thanks for the excellent follow-up, I have now copied and pasted that response to my permanent TRT file. Very helpful. My apologies; in rereading your original post just now, I noticed that "anecdotal evidence" is high lighted, but I didn't know to click on it, which would have...

OK . . . got it. Not. First, my gratitude to Cataceous for attempting to explain something to the intellectually challenged. Clearly over my head; some of you guys must be serious students (or masters) of science. Some parts can still be understood by the layperson. "TRT suppresses the...

Thanks Gman, I'll wait a while and then contact Cataceous directly if need be.

Hey Gman, that's interesting. I know I need testing. But IF it was as a result of the HPTA shutting down, then is it a temporary issue? How would one counter that effect?

I took Viagra for several years before starting TRT just a month and a half ago. As long as I didn't take too much (75 mg was too much - felt like a log, but 50 was right so I broke a 100 in half) then I never had sensitivity issues, and could sometimes orgasm two or even three times that day...

When you use gels, success is dependent on absorption, and absorption will always be a huge question mark. When you inject the T is delivered directly to its target, bang, DONE. Except for the irrational fear of needles, I can't imagine why anybody would choose gels over injections. The best...

Hey Gunner, I'm 68 and new to TRT; I started with gels which didn't absorb - I then started TE injections April 6. Some recent bloodwork showed that my Total T had increased from 320 to around 700 (in the trough). I inject 40mgs every 4th morning, not a big dose. I write to you because I...