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  1. FOX1

    Compounded Cream - What time to get blood drawn?

    Testo Gel; Manufactured by Bensin Healthcare I Emailed Bensin Healthcare Direct; They manufacture Testo Gel, which I use daily. Here is their reply. Dear Mr ---------- I am writing in response to your recent request for information on our product Testogel. You asked what time of day should...
  2. FOX1

    Frequency of PSA

    FOR U.K. Guys; When first starting TRT, your bloods are taken every 6 weeks to ensure correct TRT levels and also to keep an eye on PSA. . After 18 weeks - 3 tests, you go onto being tested every 3 months for 1 year (4 tests) . You are then moved onto every 6 months (if all bloods are...
  3. FOX1

    UK: Private, Patient-Purchased Blood Testing

    Coastwatcher, thanks for the link, appreciated. **Ill informed doctors** is spot on, they are also concerned that starting a patient on TRT will cause severe prostate problems and increase PSA which is not the case. . **NHS regulations** again spot on, some NHS are also totally cash struck to...
  4. FOX1

    Erectile Dysfunction and Osteoporosis: An Association

    I was put on TRT due to Low Free Testosterone after having a DEXA Scan to check Bone Density, The DEXA Scan showed that I had "OSTEOPINIA" which is the onset of Osteoporosis. . I had an Injury in 1999 to my Shoulder which resulted in damage to my medium & Axillary Nerves, after 2 years as well...
  5. FOX1

    can i increase Testosterone Naturally?

    Vince already gave you this link on a previous thread you started, here it is again. . How-to-Increase-Testosterone-Naturally https://www.excelmale.com/showthread...rone-Naturally
  6. FOX1

    Topical Gels/Creams Vs Injections???

    what cream do you use? I use 2 sachets of Testo Gel, 5g of gel in each sachet, due to using 2 per day it would be impossible to isolate to shoulders only or arms only, but it does soak in very quickly
  7. FOX1

    Topical Gels/Creams Vs Injections???

    At this time; it is still unknown, DEXA (Bone Density) Scans are carried out in UK every 2 years, no sooner, this is done for people suffering osteopenia and osteoporosis. I only found out I had Osteopenia due to the fact I had an accident where I fractured the C6 in my neck and the T7; T8 in...
  8. FOX1

    Topical Gels/Creams Vs Injections???

    Directly where advised by your prescription TRT replacement cream / Gel leaflet As below there is a separate Cream/compound for scrotum; no idea what it is, what it is for and why it is used, perhaps someone who uses it can be specific and answer that for you. . As for Testo Gel which I use, the...
  9. FOX1

    Free Testosterone

    I was put on TRT due to Low Free Testosterone, my total testosterone was within limits but Free Testosterone exceptionally low. Due to injuries I had been prescribed Opioid medication for long term pain MST / OXY and over the years this had effects on testosterone, I also developed osteopenia...
  10. FOX1

    Long Haul Flights TRT / DVT

    I will be taking my yearly trip to Hawaii this December and now that I am on TRT, I have obvious concerns with possibility of DVT's. . One flight in Particular is 11 hours (London - San Fran) . Should I consider taking Aspirin during this flight? (many searches says this does not work) My HCT is...
  11. FOX1

    This has to be the first forum without an off-topic "What music are you listening to?" section...

    Roger Waters John Foggerty (Creedence clearwater) Stevie Nicks Fleetwood Mac The Band Little Feat all UK punk (Clash, Stranglers, Pistols etc) Country seen a wide variety of groups & solo artists, last couple of artists I saw on stage were John Foggerty in Vegas and Brandy Clark in Glasgow...
  12. FOX1

    Topical Gels/Creams Vs Injections???

    I have used Testo Gel for 18 months now and results are excellent; I have no "highs and lows" of injections, I apply daily 2 sachets, which takes about 5 minutes to rub in to being completely dry. . My total testosterone has risen and is steady at 30nmol/L this is slightly high (8.0 - 27.4) My...
  13. FOX1

    Free Testosterone %

    The reason I was put on TRT was Low "Free & Bio Testosterone" which in turn over the years caused Osteopinia. TRT has raised my total testosterone and in turn raised my "Free Testosterone" Further to this, last month I continued on same dosage which was two sachets Testo-Gel, but each day...
  14. FOX1

    Caffeine For Hair Loss - A New Study

    I use Regaine for about 6 months at a time then a break for a further 6 months, it works for me and contains 5% concentration of Minoxidil, I have a full head of hair, it looked to be thinning on top when a light shinned on it, but this stuff seems to thicken the hair
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    HELP: New Blood Results, advice please

    Every lab establishes their own ranges !!! is that how it works in USA???? you sure about that. I know you consider us backward / less advanced, here in UK, but the Testosterone range for whole UK is set as a standard, it doesn't change from lab to lab, from hospital to hospital The main input...
  16. FOX1

    HELP: New Blood Results, advice please

    Ian, you are fairly spot on with total Testosterone, I am normally around 32, for the past month I have been shaving shoulders, chest & top of thighs daily prior to applying the Gel. Once applied I have been rubbing in moisturiser after around 2 hours. Hence my normal average 32.0 nmol/L has...
  17. FOX1

    HELP: New Blood Results, advice please

    thanks my friend, I guess if someone needs "ranges" and does not understand how to use the conversion tool then their input would be similar to their ability. Anyone on long term TRT does not need ranges as they already know what the ranges are. same as when you look you will see the total...
  18. FOX1

    HELP: New Blood Results, advice please

    Ranges; what do you mean
  19. FOX1

    HELP: New Blood Results, advice please

    Just received my latest blood results, if anyone could advise on these as well as "free" & Bio, it would be appreciated I am presently taking 2 x Testo Gel sachets per day (2 x 50mg sachets) 5g gel per sachet. Results; Testosterone 42.8 nmol/L SHGB 52 nmol/L (has come down from 72) Free...
  20. FOX1

    Magic Mushrooms For Depression?

    agree a safe place is needed, many moons back when I tried them, giant spiders were coming through the ceiling, not what I could recall a safe place and not the best experience
  21. FOX1

    How Does Vitamin D Lower SHBG?

    Can anyone tell me how Vit D / D3 lowers SHBG??? I have always had high SHBG and due to that low free Testosterone I take 2 sachets of 50mg Testo Gel each morning 06:30, along with Vit D3 & zinc, I will be getting bloods taken tomorrow for a further update
  22. FOX1

    Compounded testosterone cream

    Testosterone "effects" tool is a good guide https://www.nebido.com/en/hcp/research/testosterone-tools/effects-tool.php#top .
  23. FOX1

    Hair Loss, Labs Run, Advice Requested

    Have to disagree there, I use "Regaine" or I did 3 years ago, used it for a year and worked very well, I then stopped and hair stayed same, just recently I have noticed a small amount of thinning on top again around centre parting, I started using again over the last couple of weeks and it...
  24. FOX1

    T gel and aromatization

    It hasn't failed with me, I have a reasonably accurate "higher limit" total testosterone using it, the first 6 months were monitored very regular so as to work out the correct dosage, since then my blood tests have settled in good. Why use moisturiser's to aid absorption???? use more or less...
  25. FOX1

    UK Member Looking For HCG Direction

    So far Paul, all I have needed is 2 sachets of Testo Gel per day, my blood results are good with high Testosterone, I feel good, and I am making vast gains from the gym (muscle weight) and increasing bench & squat weights daily. I take nutrition supplements just to aid my gym training, no...
  26. FOX1

    Lowering SHBG - The Impact of Higher Test?

    Reading an older thread...thinking that I did initially have high SHBG which in turn gave Low free testosterone . so is it correct in what I am reading that Higher Total testosterone should lower SHGB? (im on a learning curve with this, any links appreciated).
  27. FOX1

    UK Member Looking For HCG Direction

    I am under the guidance of a consultant Urological Surgeon at a Spire Hospital in Edinburgh, a years "self diagnoses" prior to going private confirmed I required TRT. My Practice doctor neither had the knowledge or background to advise on this, but he did refer me (you need a referral from your...
  28. FOX1

    New here - Been on self administered TRT for nearly 4 years - Looking for guidance and support

    Not sure how things work in the great usa, but here in the UK, if you have an accident or serious injury and taken into hospital, all your medical records can be accessed online. In some cases for treatment, they need to know exactly what medication you are on (this could be lifesaving). I...
  29. FOX1

    UK Member Looking For HCG Direction

    I am on the learning process same as everyone else on here, its all new to us in the beginning but we learn as time goes on. I do know however that anyone in the UK is entitled to view and get copies of their full medical reports that the NHS holds. May cost you £10 but its £10 worth paying...
  30. FOX1

    UK Member Looking For HCG Direction

    P.S. feel free to mail me private on this, if you need to.
  31. FOX1

    UK Member Looking For HCG Direction

    Paul some straight talk here; Get your ass into your practice doctor and demand to see all your blood results and request copies. YOU are entitled to do this, it may cost you £10 for copies. Once you have the results we can progress from there. Do not pay for further blood tests (private)...
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