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Hi all - I accidentally left my mixed Hcg solution on the bathroom sink for 24 hours or so at room temperature. I've since put it in the fridge. Is it still good to use or will it have lost its potency? Thanks

Has anyone spent any time looking into Vasper? The basic principle is that they use compression and cold technology to do high intensity exercise and the cooling allows a larger than normal lactic acid build up which signals to the brain to release a lot of anabolic hormones. Apparently it's...

What are people aiming for in Free T? I've seen people with troughs well over 1.5-2x the normal range which would place them even higher on peaks. I've had the below labs with no symptoms of high E2 and no AI and no difference really in the way I feel. Is there any benefit to the higher or lower...

Hi all I plan on traveling internationally to Spain and Portugal and was wondering what, if anything, I'd need to do in order to bring my testosterone cypionate, Hcg, and hydrocortisone. Thanks

Has anyone who's used hydrocortisone successfully weaned off it and restored their adrenals to full strength?

Not sure how much people pay attention to this, but there's a lot of talk in nutrition circles about avoiding manufactured seed oils like canola, cottonseed, soy, corn, safflower, peanut, etc., which people suspect to be major drivers of the chronic disease epidemic. Is there any concern for...

Hi All - See below for protocols (previous and current) & latest labwork. As the title posts notes, even though my bloods look fine I'm still pretty tired and have a decent amount of brain fog. I'm in my early 30s and I've had a sleep study done which didn't show anything to be concerned about...

Hi All, I've been on Hcg pregnyl since starting TRT back in April. I just called my pharmacy to refill and they said there is a national shortage on Hcg pregnyl and suggested novarel. Does anyone have any experience with that product? Thanks

With all the emphasis placed on the importance of SHBG and the free hormones I was wondering what people thought about the article below. Apologies if this has already been posted /discussed. Sex Hormone Binding Globulin: New Science Questions Old Beliefs

I'm a little confused as to what low SHBG means in terms of dosage. I've seen multiple posts say one of two things 1) Low SHBG means that a lower dosage (<125mg/week) is most likely necessary due to high Free T/ Free E 2) Low SHBG means that a higher dosage (>150mg/week) is necessary because...

I've recently started taking 30mg of Pregnenolone. What's the optimum time to take it, before sleeping or in the morning. I've read conflicting thoughts.

Hi all. It was recommended by my Dr that I start 25mg of pregnenolone. Just curious what's a typical starting dose for most, and what have people noticed from it.

Hello I wanted to get the communities thoughts on my thyroid panel. The ferritin is odd as it's historically been between 40 and 70 therefore I'm going to retest soon. Thyroid profile Tsh 1.43 0.45-4.5 T4 1.02 0.82-1.77 T3 3.1 2-4.4 Tpo ab <6 0-34 Thyro ab<1 0-1 RT3 15.8. 7.5-19 Iron...

Hello - I posted earlier about making the switch from androgel to injections https://www.excelmale.com/forum/showthread.php?15078-6-Week-Lab-Results-Thinking-of-Switching-to-Shots I made a request of my doctor to change to injections given my lackluster results and was prescribed 100mg once...

Hi All - I've posted about my story before but as a brief recap early 30s diagnosed secondary hypo. Was prescribed 4 pumps 1.62% Androgel and 500 IU 2x/week of HCG Pregnyl. Below are my pre and post lab results. Any thoughts on labs/protocol? Also I didn't give any blood in between these labs so...

Hi all - I I just started my trt protocol of Androgel 1.62% 4 pumps and 500 IU Hcg 2x/week .I just went to do my second injection of Hcg and found that the mini fridge I bought to keep my Hcg in had completely frozen the reconstituted vial frozen This is unfortunate as I'm not traveling for...

Hi Guys - I recently started my TRT protocol 4 pumps Androgel 1.62% and 500 IU of HCG 2x/week. I've got two fairly basic and perhaps stupid questions. 1) Both the HCG and the bacteriostatic water come capped. After mixing the water with the powdered HCG do you leave the cap back on it? I know...

I was wondering if there are any benefits besides spermatogenesis for taking FSH assuming cost wasn't an issue. I know there's a large advocacy of taking HCG for testicular volume and back filling upstream hormones, why doesn't the same concern apply with FSH and back filling?

Question regarding Androgel and other transdermals. What's the general experience regarding hairiness at the application site? I've seen a couple posters mention it, but most of the threads I've seen regarding gels/creams have been around their efficacy.

Hi all, this forum has been very helpful answering several questions for me on my upcoming TRT protocol. Per another thread that I have going I was recently prescribed HCG. I've confirmed that the ideal timing for drawing labs on gels (which I'm doing) is 2 hours afterwards. What's the ideal...

Hi all, I'm about to start TRT with Androgel 1.62% and was prescribed HCG 2x/week at 500 IU each dose to maintain fertility. Is this enough? The sticky mentions a study done by a doctor in Houston that prescribed 500 IU every other day. Also would there be any difference in taking the 1,000...

Hi All - I've searched the forum and have seen conflicting reports as to the appropriate time to do lab tests when on gels/creams. I've currently my understanding that tests should be done two hours after application of the gel/cream (in order to gauge how much is being absorbed) taking care...

Hi all, I just visited my endo and had a question regarding target lab ranges. He mentioned that with gels/creams it's often hard to correctly assess the true serum testosterone levels and that it can sometimes be off by a significant amount. He's especially concerned about not maintaining...

Hello - In Nelson's sticky regarding TRT Options dated 2014 he mentions the following: "Some doctors do not feel comfortable prescribing gels from compounding pharmacies since they worry about quality control. There is also concern that higher concentration gels may induce more DHT conversion...

Hi All - First off I want to say this forum has been a hugely invaluable resource in getting me educated on TRT. I've spent a good amount of time reading and absorbing all there is on this site, and the recommended books/videos. So thank you to all the moderators, contributors, and doctors who...