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Thanks for the reply. Lifted my mood and gives me some hope. When would be a fair point to make a first judgement/evaluation? At the end of the year?

Hey guys, close to 4 weeks in. Here are the positives: Sleep quality improved and I do feel less tired throughout the day. The negatives: haven't felt any difference in the sexual department. No change at all there. I know it is early but I was hoping for at least something positive here which...

Yeah you are right. I started today again and will keep at it with twice weekly injections of 60mg testosterone enanthate along with 250IU HCG and give an update in 2months. Is 2month long enough time to decide on TRT's effectiveness?

I think it was the estradiol sensitive test but I'm not 100% sure. My SHBG is usually around 40-50 on a range of 22-90 but I didn't take the SHBG this time around. Is there any timeline as to when endogenous production (if you don't take HCG) starts to decline? And how long does TRT "usually"...

And also, do you guys think I should lower my dose? 1258 is a little high longterm, right? Or did I still have natural production going on so the labs are a mix of natural testosterone along with the added exogenous T?

Hey guys I took the dive and started TRT 18 days ago. Basically shortly after going in for thyroid labs. I took one 60mg Testosterone shot along with 300IU HCG on Monday and then the same on thursday. Took labs on friday and got the following results: Total testosterone 1258 (250-830) Free...

But does topical Rogaine do that in such a dramatic way that it would have any significant impact systemically? As an oral drug most anti-hypertensives do cause erectile problems, but as a topical? BTW , I went off of Rogaine for 3 months during the winter and didn't really notice any change in...

Sorry guys, been busy.Thyroid labs came back as follows: TSH 0,91 (0,2 -3,1 µU/ml) FT 4: 1,21 (0,8 -1,8ng/l) FT 3: 5,4 (3,5-8,0 ng/l) TPO-AK and TRAK antibodies negative. RT3 I could not get my doctor to take. Quick side question: Does anybody have any experience here with the ESWT...

Also keep the following in mind. My solid total testosterone levels are somewhat deceiving IMO. My free testosterone levels have revealed rather lowish levels throughout the past 3 years. I took two tests at one laboratory where the free testosterone range went from 10-41 and both my results...

Thanks for the reply guys, very much appreciated.I contacted my doctor and persuaded him to take thyroid labs. I will get results likely tomorrow and will post. He did tell me on the phone however that he looked at previous labs and there "wasn't the slightest indication of anything being...

Hey guys, it's me again. Well what can I say? Over the past months I have tried several supplements like Tongkat Ali and Arginine in high dosages in order to improve my problems. I'm even trying daily 5mg cialis for 2 months now. While all these things have improved symptoms somewhat, things are...

Are you guys sure about the HPTA? From what I have gathered over the internet, the risk is pretty minimal, especially if you are over 30. I gathered a lot of information and also watched some youtube channel, one by a doctor in LA who stated that the risk is pretty low. I mean I really really...

I may give TRT a try anyways. I really have no true idea what else to do at this point. I have informed myself and the way I understand it is that there really isn't much to lose with a 3 month trial of Testosterone 100-150mg per week along with 2x 500iu HCG...... BTW I did try AI already...

Hey guys, it's me again. Latest bloods revealed these results: Testosterone 5.43 (1.65- 7.53) Prolactin 8.5 (2.1 - 17.7) Free testosterone 12.18 (3.84- 34.17) last bloods had my free testosterone at 16 (3.84-34.17) , total testosterone 550. So essentially, my total testosterone levels always...

Will be taking bloods again on monday and keep you guys posted. Would TRT make sense if TT and Free T both come back around midrange? Like TT 550 and FT 16 (3-34) ??? I am definitely not against TRT, but would TRT be beneficial for someone with midrange TT and FT?

I live in europe....

BTW....this is getting more and omre frustrating to be honest. I was really getting pumped and excited for getting on TRT and start feeling better. I don't really know what to do anymore....the last 3 years have been extremely lonely and frustrating...I'm trying to keep my head up. BTW guys...

Ok guys, new labs in...did liver testing along with another free testosterone testing: Albumin 59.8 ( 55.8-66.1) Alpha-1-globuline 3.5 (2.9-4.9) Alpha-2-globuline 7.9 (7.1-11.8) Beta-1-globuline 5.9 (4.7-7.2) Beta-2-globuline 6.5 (3.2-6.5) Gamma-globuline 16.1 (11.1-18.8)...

Ok I hear you guys and feel intuitively that you are right. Although I'll be extremely cautious, there is risk involved in repeated injections from an open ampulle. I will transfer the testosterone into a sterile sealed vial. Makes much more sense. The problem here is that I believe no doctor...

Hey guys, I have made up my mind. I want to give TRT a shot as i don't know what to do anymore. However , I want to start with the lowest possible dose. I was thinking about injecting 50mg testosterone enanthate twice a week along with 250IU HCG twice a week for overall 100mg testosterone and...

May I ask you how you feel overall, especially in regards to the sexual department? And do you take any supplements or any medication (rogaine, finasteride, thyroid) etc.?

BTW I also work out about 4-5 times a week and have about 12% body fat ( I am 6'2 and about 170lbs)usually but have lost motivation the past 4 weeks due to zero libido etc. What do I need a great body for if there is little performance in the bedroom? LOL. I usually do eat some sweets here and...

Kinda funny that you also take Rogaine. I actually can't say whether it has any effect on Testosterone or Free testosterone. There is probably no study on it at all. To me , the idea of it impacting "Free T" is pretty farfetched but you never know. One thing I noticed during around 8-10 blood...

@Vince Carter: I think primarely my libido is non existant and thus erections are weak. I really never get that "exciting feeling" when around a hot woman....its more of a memory...and thus , since the excitement is not there I don't get really turned on like in the past and thus the erection is...

My last thyroid test read: TSH 0.73 (0.35 - 3.5) FT 4 0.85 (0.62 - 1.28) Do you see anything suspicious? BTW I was rethinking the past 5-7 years (I'm 33 now)...and I have to admit that it has been a gradual decline overall....Just 3 years ago I was able to have sex 3-4 times a...

Thanks for the reply. Actually yes, I have had a couple complete thyriod tests and all of them came back in the midrange of the reference range....really not even at the borders of the reference range. My D3 was lowish and I have started to supplement with D3 the last couple of days. As for the...

Thanks for the reply. So is there anything I can do other than going on TRT? I really don't know what to do at this point. I want my normal athletic performance/sex life back. I kinda don't like the idea of going on TRT while having a functioning Hypothalamus and testicles but is there really...

Hey guys, I actually posted a thread here a couple months back wondering whether to go the TRT route or not. Well I tried some dietary stuff etc. and took two blood tests a couple weeks back. Just to remind you guys of my symptoms: low energy, feels like I have lost 30% of strength in the gym...

That's exactly it. It baffles me that my total T is mostly around 500 and even up to 600, but my free T is almost out of range low. That's very odd. I wish there was a way to lower SHBG or increase free testosterone. Would spare me off going the HRT route.

Thanks for the reply. I will consider the clomid restart. However, what exactly would I be restarting? My LH/FSH were pretty good in 2010 lab test--they were lower in my last test but still like around 4-5. Is the rational behind a clmoid therapy that you trick your HPTA into thinking "low...

@Chris Vettester: Maybe you could take a look at my thyroid results. Do you see anything suspicious? I personally thought the levels looked pretty fine but you seem to have a lot of knowledge on that subject. BTW guys, one more question: Are there any chances of any real lasting/permanent side...