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Clomid Success Story: 18 Month Follow-Up I apologize for the delay in getting this out. I kind of forgot about everything. Maybe this is why they're called "Clomid Unicorns"...once things are going well, you don't post as much. Anyways, the link above is to my last thread (and there's...

Sorry for the SUPER late response on these. Nah, but I actually just started a low dose of an SSRI about 4 weeks ago. Diet is high protein, high fiber, low-ish carbs, medium fat. Weekend involves a cheat meal or two and some beers. GI system works great. 1 multi per day 1000 IUs of Vitamin...

Clomid Success Story Continued: 9 month Follow-Up Hello again, The link above also links to all of my previous threads from the beginning of my journey here. At my last appointment back in August I discussed my high levels of testosterone, specifically we discussed my now increased levels...

Oops, forgot to answer a few of your questions. 35 years old. Have not tried lowering the dose to 25 mg 3x/week. Currently on 50 mg 2x/week, we'll discuss lowering it this week, but I'm going to ask to just come off it at this point. Unless that would be a bad thing? If anything I feel...

It's not negative, but I also don't agree. Clomid, for me personally, has been fairly innocuous, even if I HAD to take it forever it wouldn't matter. I would consider it a success if it makes one feel better, unless you have horrible side effects. I don't experience side effects, none that...

One caveat... yesterday was my first test done fasted. I have read non fasted tests can give lower testosterone results. But I can't imagine that would cause a 200 point swing.

Hi everyone, Sorry for the delay, now I sort of know why "Clomid unicorns" seem to be unicorns, because once it works for you and it doesn't need tweaking...well, you don't really keep up with updates as much. People come to these forums looking for help, but that's likely true of most forums...

Ah yes, I meant 53, haha. 153 would likely be a record of some sort. Fixed, thanks! It was <5 (undetectable by the test I belive it said). I asked and they said it's the sensitive test, but I have my doubts based on numbers I've seen here. But yes, my E2 is low. I'm very much a Clomid...

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I met with the endocrinologist last week for my five month follow-up. He is keeping me on Clomid (same dose, 50 mg M/W/F) until January. At that point I'll have a follow-up MRI of my pituatary gland, blood work, and then a discussion about slowly tapering off of Clomid. I have also been...

Thank you for the kind words. This forum actually played a part in helping me decide to stick with the more conversative route and give Clomid a real shot (and weight gain). Dr. Saya, I believe you commented on one of my posts and said I should try it first. And the article on your "unicorns"...

I've been on 50 mg every M/W/F for 5 months. Clomid alone did help boost my overall testosterone from 158 to 425, but calculated free T only went from 20 to 52. Those numbers jumped to 678 and 105 respectively at the same dose of Clomid, but another 16 lbs. of fat and muscle (two more inches...

Will do! My follow-up is in about a week and a half, I'll check back in after that. As I said, I'd like to taper off the Clomid and maybe even lose a few lbs. and see what happens. I'm sure there's a middle ground in terms of body fat and weight. At least now I know what the issue was (at...

https://www.excelmale.com/forum/showthread.php?6074-Repeat-blood-test-results-seeing-endo-in-about-two-months/page2&highlight=clomid+blood https://www.excelmale.com/forum/showthread.php?6822-One-month-into-Clomid-treatment&highlight=clomid+anxiety The first two links explain the entire...

https://www.excelmale.com/forum/showthread.php?6822-One-month-into-Clomid-treatment Interesting, I'm on 50 mg 3x/week, 34 years old. I just had my two month follow-up (thread linked above). I am only on Clomid though, no DHEA or DIM though. I noticed the same thing in regards to energy, and...

That was my initial thoughts months ago, because I'm not anorexic it may not be the cause. But I was also skeptical of years of a restrictive diet causing many of these issues. Injections are still an option if I desire as well. It's up to me. 34 years old. Yes, my dose is 50 mg 3x/week...

I met with the endocrinologist today. With an increase in total testosterone, and a high SHBG and low estrogen number, he asked about my diet. He suggested I start eating more, as having low body fat can cause both of these numbers to skew high/low. This could allow my free T to increase...

Went to see my primary today for a physical, and had some more blood work. Cholesterol is 233 mg/dL (range 0 - 199) not tested before Clomid HDL is 94 mg/dL CHOL/HD ratio is 2.5 SHBG is 68 nmol/L (range 14 to 48) was 56 Albumin is 4.5 g/dL (range 3.5 to 5.2) was 4.7 calc Free T is 52...

Nope, unfortunately it wasn't. FSH was tested back in the fall of 2008, and it was 4.9 then (range 1 - 12). With a total testosterone level of 627. Would these (albeit somewhat incomplete) blood results indicate that the Clomid isn't working well for me? Isn't FSH and LH supposed to...

Two months into Clomid treatment. Symptom relief is more or less the same. Energy is still very good, but anxiety is also still quite moderate. I'm currently seeing a therapist/pyschiatrist for generalized anxiety/OCD. It feels like I'm on edge half the time, but it's still manageable and hasn't...

Thank you all for the kind words, simply reading them gives me even more motivation and encouragement. It's nice to know I'm not the only one who feels things are moving in the right direction (despite the OCD). I will post the blood work results a month from today (I like to give it a good...

https://www.excelmale.com/forum/showthread.php?6074-Repeat-blood-test-results-seeing-endo-in-about-two-months/page2&highlight=clomid+blood See the link above for my original blood work and history...etc. Well, I'm a month into the Clomid treatment (50 mg, Mon/Wed/Fri)... At first, I wasn't...

I definitely will, thanks again for the well wishes. If anything else, I'm curious how it will go (and obviously I want to feel better too).

I'm on Clomid, 50 mg 3 x per week for two months. Then follow-up blood work and an appointment. I'll be sure to report results here.

Thanks for responding, and thanks for the advice! I am still thinking I'll try the Clomid to start as well. All I lose is time if it doesn't work, I have side effects, or the symptoms don't improve. It's no fun to feel like this, but I want to the most logical course of action. I will...

Here's my levels of total, free T, and SHGB. Testosterone - 158 ng/dL SHGB - 56 nmol/L calcFT - 20 pg/mL Would this mean I'm potentially a poor candidate for Clomid then because my free T may not increase with the pill?

Ok, thanks for the reply. I'll have to pick his brain at our next appointment and run all of these questions by him, including how long/often he's used Clomid. My SHBG levels are already high (outside of the range) should this be a concern as well?

Another question. I have read (at higher doses) Clomid can increase anxiety. I have been diagnosed with anxiety (managing it and doing well with meditation and exercise, no medication), should I still go forward with low dose Clomid if that's the route I choose? The doctor is aware of the...

Free T4 is in normal range (listed above) but no FT3 or RT3 unfortunately, or antibody test. I can ask about it though. No details yet about Clomid, but again, I imagine we'll discuss this if I choose that route.

I imagine and would hope a psa would be run if I chose injections, but we will discuss side effects...etc. in the follow-up I believe when I choose which path to take. HCG was discussed, and it was made clear fertility can be restored if injections are the route chosen.

Have you went to a doctor yet? Just an update since I've had my appointment. I'm having an MRI of my pituitary done to make sure there isn't a tumor, and I had additional blood work done (my initial blood work is posted above). Pending the outcome of the MRI, I am meeting with the endo...