Oh I was just curious - It had been suggested that having higher than normal androgens could be a contributing factor to a suppressed SHBG. Your post has been extremely helpful. I’ll be lowering my dose to get my free T in range like you suggested and see what happens. Thanks again
that’s incredibly helpful - I’ve been on TRT for 8 years and have had libido issues the whole time. I am a low aromatiser so my E2 has always been low so I’ve been hesitant to give the lower dosages a try but you have convinced me.
Out of curiosity, you said it fixed your low SHBG - Did you...
Thanks for your reply - Would you say the lower dose had a significant impact on your Libido?
What is your dosing schedule like - twice per week or more frequently? Lowering my dose is my next plan of attack.
Thanks for taking the time to respond - I fully appreciate the idea of the “normal range” having little to nothing to do with a man’s well being but it’s fair to say that it could be an indicator or a guideline to some degree. As an example of a guy has everything else “appearing to be healthy”...
Does anyone understand the implications of having a very high level of androgens despite being on a moderate dose of TRT.
I’ve struggled for years to get “dialled” in. Mostly libido / ED
I’m not one for chasing numbers per say but given all the variables, getting things into range is at least...
I am not at all worried about lowering my dosage - IMO the less I need to use the better. I do have aromatise issues as well which has held me back from lowering it, that being said I have just started estrogen therapy which should mitigate any low E2 issues. I’ll probably run that for another...
It’s interesting you say that - My free test is very high, due to low SHBG probably but my free androgen index is 325.8 (range 35-92)
Do you think there is value in trying to get the androgens within the normal range? This would mean massively lowering my trt dose (currently on 120mg / week)...
Has anyone managed to successfully raise SHBG.
My SHBG is crazy low - Way below the reference range to the point sometimes is doesn’t even register.
I’ve tried changing injection frequency and it’s made zero difference. Has anyone managed to successfully raise it? I’ve always struggled with...
I have the same issue - it’s really hard to finish. If I was a teenager I’d love this problem but as an adult, lasting for ages is more hassle than it’s worth :)
I have battled with libido for years and it has been suggested that my E2 is too low and I am probably running my test too high. Despite only running 140mg my Free test was sky high, very high androgen index and low SHBG.
So in order to attempt a more favorable test/androgen to E2 Ratio I...
So I upped my HCG and lowered my test to try to achieve a more favorable Test to E2 Ratio. I have heard a lot of guys having a better libido on a lower dose. The results are surprising.
My test went from 140mg down to 87.5mg and increased my HCG to 500iu EOD.
This is my results after 4 weeks...
Question for the low E2 guys.
Does anyone add E2 exogenously alongside their TRT. If so, where did they start dosage wise and how successful was it.
I’ve never had any libido on TRT - My E2 is always on the lower end and my SHBG is extremely low. Aside from the shot libido, I don’t feel that...
Nah everything else is in check - I’m in great cond
I mean libido is the main one - I have noticed my ADHD has got worse and general sense of well being isn’t ideal but I think that’s down to the libido tbh.
I ended up crashing my test levels by not eating a single carb for over a year and doing insane amounts of cardio - I was young and stupid and didn’t realise the toll I was taking on my body. After a year of no energy, depression, lethargy snd brain fog I went to the doctor who told me my test...
Yeh I have considered prolactin may be the issue but I suspect it’s more likely my free test to E2 ratio. I aromatise at such a low rate - Even on a gram of testosterone my E2 has still been within normal range. There’s just so many factors that are intertwined it’s hard to know where to start...
If lowering the dose doesn’t help libido I am going to try:
Adding high dose HCG + Nolvadex for 2 week (apparently it’s a protocol to raise SHBG)
If that doesn’t work I’ll add clomid - Again apparently it raises SHBG and E2
If that doesn’t work I’ll start adding estrogen pills. It’s just...
I have tried: everything you can imagine - Nibedo initially - Once every 12, 10, and 6 weeks.
Then sustanon - 180/ week taken every 5 days
140/ week taken every 5 days
200/ week taken every
Enanthate - 140 split twice per week
Enanthate -120 once per week
Enanthate - 140 injected ED...
Hi all,
I am hoping for some guidance around libido and addressing low SHBG.
I have struggled for years on TRT in terms of Libido - I have zero. I wake up with morning wood most days but when it comes to sex I get ED a lot because I’m never actually horny. I have really poor sensitivity as...
Thanks for taking the time to reply.
I’m already using HCG 250iu EOD - Would you ramp that up and by how much?
Tbh my E2 on vs off HCG was no different. I realise my aromatise enzymes are low, I tried experimenting with much higher dosages of testosterone and it barely moved the needle on my...
I have been on TRT for years and everything has been good with one major exception; I have zero libido.
I get morning wood and can perform (typically using Cialis) but there is absolutely zero desire and finishing takes a lot of concentration. Very little sensitivity.
I have on occasion (less...
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