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An obvious question. Are you taking any medication containing Statins?

Although I wouldn't consider 1000 to be at all high I have never experienced any of the symptoms you mention. Have you had your thyroid checked? Have you checked your body temperature throughout the day over several days? The symptoms you refer to sound as though you are cold which could be from...

Nelson, I have been on Eplerenone for over a year now, starting at 25mg and now at the maximum dosage of 100mg for control of my blood pressure. For me it has had no side effects and has not increased my potassium beyond the normal range.

Both low E2 and low DHT can cause low libido. You have checked your E2 but not your DHT and although acne can be an indicator it is not a sure-fire indication.

Worried; I was not trying to scare or alarm you. However I speak from personal experience on these issues as many of us do. I have been living without a thyroid for the past 19 years after having it removed because of pre-cancerous nodules after fighting with thyroid issues for 10 years prior to...

I will speak only to the thyroid issue as everyone on here has already spoken to the abysmal protocol you are following which your doctors are calling TRT and you don't seem to acknowledge their near malpractice. So be it. Your doctors say your thyroid hormones are “normal”. They are not when...

Relax. Now that you have ceased taking Anastrozole your E2 will gradually adjust to normal. Many worry about keeping it low but a bit on the high side is fine, in my opinion, as long as you are not having symptoms. In fact your libido and general health may be better with it on the high side. I...

There is much debate about whether oral chrysin works due to absorption issues in many people. Perhaps the cream is better for absorption but I have seen no studies. I agree with Coastwatcher comments.

I have never heard of or used chrysin cream but it has been used in tablet/capsule form as well as an ingredient in testosterone enhancers in the weightlifting and body-building community for decades to reduce the aromatizing of testosterone to estradiol.

Ezeradavis, I am not sure I fully understand your question. Can you give me more detail of what you are requesting?

For those who require it to maintain their A1C and their glucose levels within a healthy range, Metformin may be necessary, however everyone should be aware that one of the side affects is a reduction of Androgen levels which is not beneficial to those attempting to increase or maintain their...

I have taken 3000 mg/day divided throughout the day for the past 10-15 years and it has never reduced my libido.

Leno, I would try it at a low dose to see if it helps your insulin resistance. I would not exceed 20-25 mg until you have had much more testing and have evaluated the results.

Working at a computer or even reading in some people can cause dry eyes because our blink rate decreases when we stare at a screen or book. Blinking is essential to spread a fresh tear film over the eye.The dry air from home/office and car air conditioners also make matters worse. Follow...

Don't confuse low insulin levels with Insulin resistance, Leno78. They are not at all the same thing in fact Insulin resistance is almost the inverse of the other.

Vitamin World is my current source. Inexpensive and effective.

I had a bad tear in 1978 for which surgery was recommended and I am very happy that I resisted that advice. It took about two years before it was fully healed to the point of having no pain or twinges but in the past 38 years of work, weightlifting and martial arts it has never given me another...

Yes, I have read that study but it is quite a stretch from there to assume that HCG would not be beneficial for post andropause males on TRT.

I don't know, Nelson. The insinuation was that it came from discussions and presentations "at a conference". I will see if I can pump for more information when next we meet. I have never seen a paper presented that would support the theory.

Thanks. I agree that it would have no/little help on increasing my T levels especially as I try to keep my levels high normal so that would tend to suppress any natural production from my testicles. Also, since I have had a vasectomy 25 years ago increasing sperm production isn't a factor. The...

Okay, Weasel. Can you elaborate further please. I was diagnosed with Primary Hypogonadism in my mid-sixties and commenced TRT late last year with good results. How would that prevent HCG from being effective in backfilling the pathways and from having the TRT experience even more effective and...

I have had one doctor state that HCG is not effective for anyone who has already entered or is past Andropause and that it would be a waste of time and money. I would like to hear any comments on HCG effectiveness being age dependent. Are there any studies to disprove this theory?

if you have not been checked for Metabolic Syndrome/Type 2 Diabetes I would have my fasting blood glucose checked as well as my A1C. Both high or low blood glucose during your sleeping hours will give you night sweats and it doesn't have to be off by much.

Nelson, I like the way your mind works. I might participate if I could check out the researchers first (Professional credentials of course, Hahaha).

Yes, the doctor's statement left me shaking my head as well. Thanks for the replies, "VINCE", "ERO" and "COASTWATCHER". I am 66, fit, strong, feeling great, strong libido, strong erections, (I supplement with 5mg daily Cialis), and have noted no testicular shrinkage or discomfort however I...

I had my latest Labs performed here in Canada and spoke with my doctor about supplementing with HCG. The doctor informed me that she did not recommend it and that it would have no benefit for me as I am post andropause. I had never heard of that theory before. Can others comment, please? I have...

Welcome aboard. The more professionals and viewpoints the better.

I would be concerned that the Doxazosin (an Apha-Blocker) would cause foot, ankle and leg swelling/edema. Try it starting at the lowest dose and slowly increase the dosage while watching for swelling and all the other host of potential side effects.

Does anyone have any experience with absorption differences between "Versabase" vs "gels" in compounded TRT preparations.

Great information on this thread. For years I have questioned the pros and cons of taking Saw Palmetto.