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Thanks for the report. Some things to consider... If you have access to a clinic that has a Hyperbaric Chamber, that can help with dizziness. The high pressure version is a standard treatment for people recovering from stroke, and a friend of mine who used it said it was the single biggest...

Ok, there are other things on the ED front like beet root powder for nitric oxide for example, however the libido issue sounds like you've overshot to the upside on some aspect of Testosterone, so letting it come down and then titrating up only if necessary and after libido has returned seems...

What else are you doing to prevent ED? That is one of the things T alone is least likely to fix, and in cases like yours where you are likely overdosed it can make it worse. Something in the Viagra family is an obvious first step but there are lots of other things as well.

When I looked into this, the affect of aspirin lasts for several days at least, so intermittent dosing makes sense. Also, from what I can tell, the bleeding risk is way overblown. People have been taking 81 per day for decades with no apparent issues. I take 325mg immediate release 2-3 times per...

Something I've observed that may be driving some of the "more is better" mentality is that many people (mostly men) do their gym protocols in a manner that essentially comes down to "try harder", which is what the 1-2 sets to failure approach boils down to. This will work to some degree for the...

So are you saying Oxandrolone suppresses estradiol (which I've never heard anyone else report) or that it suppressed your Testosterone and that in turn suppressed estradiol?

The anti-aging author and doctor, Dr. Sandra Kaufmann is a huge proponent of lithium. She covers it in one of her books I think and has spoken about it on several podcasts.

If one has both HCG and Kisspeptin on hand, is there a case for alternating them by injecting each once per week? Are they potentially doing similar but slightly different and complimentary/synergistic things?

An observation...There have been several posters here over the years (the most recent one was about a year ago I think) who reported excellent results injecting at very long intervals, every three weeks in one case I remember. Of course there were people here who said that couldn't be true, but...

I've had what could be a similar situation although I can't directly tie it to the HCG. I can definitely say that HCG does not necessarily rise E2. Mine was rock bottom for a while on test and HCG. I thought maybe something else was blocking aromatase like melatonin or Cialis, but maybe your...

Since you're trying for a child, I would say that it is essential to try Clomid/Enclomiphene or HCG first. Also note that your symptoms (including low T) could be due to things other than hormones, particularly some sort of chronic infection such as lyme disease. You could also have some sort of...

ergo-log and examine.com are two places to start https://ergo-log.com/taurine-archives.html

Several things: - I agree with Nelson on Peptide Sciences. I've used them for years. I have also used nootropic source. - I have also used Phase4 (max-supplement.com) for transdermal patches for BPC. They have sketchy overtones, but I have had great results. I have no issue with injections in...

What are you referring to here? Also, have you checked E2 at your current lower dose? I too seem to feel better at lower doses but my E2 has been too low, at least on paper. I'm becoming more intrested in the E2 injections.

I mention it in the context of minimizing T suppression for those who are not on anything else, similar to the protocols that combine it with oral T. I agree that Oxandrolone alone is likely a better thing to try first before jumping into TRT if gym/body comp are the primary goals.

The net takeaway seems like more evidence that men looking to start TRT solely for gym/body composition reasons might want to consider enclomiphene/oxandrolone to start with, although at a lower dose and focused on the post-training anabolic window.

A best I can tell, higher E2 is better for me (higher being above rock bottom) but libido is really not an issue for me. Some people are high responders to DHT and similar substances but as far as I can tell I'm not. Creatine also supposedly raises DHT, but I suspect moderate rises are offset by...

Yes. It's just like when you put a muscle in a cast. It/They atrophy from lack of use

I agree with Phil. Also, in many years of observing the hormone space, AIs seem to be the single highest risk for causing major hard-to-resolve issues, so doing other things, like splitting dosages, adjusting dosages, changing ester/formulation, and using other things that have a mild AI affect...

Another option is to supplement things that act like and AI such as Zinc, melatonin and Cialis, but which don't seem to have the excessive and unpredictable downsides of AIs, and go by symptoms from there. I have the opposite problem of trying to raise E2 so I have been on the lookout to avoid...

yes, several days per week usually

If soreness is your primary issue, it’s possible that lack of anabolism is part of the problem, but it sounds like your protocol should be doable without much soreness. Jumping to Oxandrolone before ruling out some other fundamental issues seems a bit premature so before you jump to that I would...

I would try it and see. A lot will depend on your how recovery-friendly your lifting protocol is. I (almost) never do a set to failure, but I do a lot of near-maximal sets and I have found that this massively reduces the recovery time needed while also letting me do far more near-maximal volume...

I just went back and read your initial post, and unless I missed it somewhere else, I don't see where you've done a thorough check-up with a Holistic/Integrative Doc, someone who would check for nutrient status, long-term infections (e.g. lyme) and other things that could cause your symptoms...

I cut the pills in half. They are quite small but they could be cut again with a pill splitter but I am fine with the 2.5 mg dose, at least in theory since I don't feel anything similar to Gman.

Yes. It's not going to do as much as that plus other anabolics, however I think it's a viable approach if one want a moderate boost. Many people who start TRT looking primarily for gym gains should IMO start with some sort of minimally suppressive protocol such as enclomiphene/oxandrolone...

FWIW, I've found the same thing when I cut my dose of Test cyp, at least in the short term. I would do so permanently and add in Oxandrolone for the anabolic effects, except that my E2 is already very low and I haven't wanted to get into supplementing E2 directly.

Have you run into any strategies for raising E2 in those of us who are perpetually low? I use HCG and my T is high normal but E2 is constantly very low.

I agree with Funk on the Berberine. Also, there is some evidence that lowering protein may help, and there has been a lot of discussion of that recently in relation to the Sugar Diet (which has been around for decades but has recently be re-publicized). It's not something I think it is viable...

I'm increasingly thinking, both from my own experience and observing others, that what you are describing makes the most sense, but with the addition of other targeted compounds to address specific issues. In your case, a moderate dose of Oxandrolone to replace the "lost" T seems logical (or...

The time for high Vitamin C supplementation no matter what is if you feel any kind of infection/illness coming on. Especially Liposomal Vitamin C. Vitamin C is like the ammo for your innate immune system "gun". It's interesting that it may have raised your HCT since some of us struggle with...