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50-year-old muscles just can’t grow big like they used to.

I understand that you are taking about muscle gains in mass versus strength, but at age 72 now, I am stronger than I was at 35 or 40. After 4 years on 5-3-1, I have reached 340 on my deadlifts, 300 on squats and 250 on bench press and I expect to continue to add to those totals (Not impressive...
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- Post #9
- Feb 5, 2022
- Forum: Testosterone and Men's Health Articles
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Going off TRT for a clean break and maybe restart

Thanks for the comment Jake. I am feeling pretty good without it right now, particularly my sleeping. So, my mindset is just keep on keeping on if/until I start feeling lethargic, tired, etc. I wonder if any guys have just gone off and stayed off. No, not using clinic, just my family doctor and...
- gman3363
- Post #3
- Aug 29, 2020
- Forum: Testosterone Basics & Questions
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Going off TRT for a clean break and maybe restart

Hello all, I have been on TRT for 10 years now. Started off with the rub In gel, then IM injections, then tried the pellets in hip and finally went back to IM injections. In all honesty, I think the rub in gel worked really good, but left that due to daily rub on and concern with wife...
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- Aug 29, 2020
- total withdrawa
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- Forum: Testosterone Basics & Questions
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Does cabergoline improve ED? Why do body builders take it?

I can only say that I read a comment in an unrecalled post that it was used in the porn industry to increase ejaculation volume and had some other positive effects on sexual function. Being in Mexico, I can get almost anything at the local pharmacy without a prescription, so I purchased some...
- gman3363
- Post #9
- May 6, 2020
- Forum: When TRT Is Not Enough (ED, Libido, & More)

TRT Hormone Predictor Widget

Understanding Your Hormones

Estradiol (E2)

A form of estrogen produced from testosterone. Important for bone health, mood, and libido. Too high can cause side effects; too low can affect well-being.

DHT

Dihydrotestosterone is a potent androgen derived from testosterone. Affects hair growth, prostate health, and masculinization effects.

Free Testosterone

The biologically active form of testosterone not bound to proteins. Directly available for cellular uptake and biological effects.

Scientific Reference

Lakshman KM, Kaplan B, Travison TG, Basaria S, Knapp PE, Singh AB, LaValley MP, Mazer NA, Bhasin S. The effects of injected testosterone dose and age on the conversion of testosterone to estradiol and dihydrotestosterone in young and older men. J Clin Endocrinol Metab. 2010 Aug;95(8):3955-64.

DOI: 10.1210/jc.2010-0102 | PMID: 20534765 | PMCID: PMC2913038