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My Dr told me that their pharmacy can no longer compound HCG, but that he is going to start using Kisspeptin-10 as the alternative without increasing my monthly fee. He told me that Kisspeptin acts like GnRH and stimulates the Pituitary to release both LH and FSH. I've done some reading online...

My Total T (trough) is around 1,300. My E2 is at 26. That's a low E2 ratio...too low? I've always read/heard that mid 20's is best, but at what T level? According to the E2:T ratio calculation I found [min is (Total T)/20, max is (Total T)/14)] I should be between 65 and 93. But would that...

I found out that I have high Reverse T3, and subsequent tests revealed that I have very low Ferritin. My first test came in at 34 (30-400), so I began taking an Iron supplement (Proferrin Forte). After 45 days on this supplement, my Ferritin is now at 38. I gave blood once back in June, and I...

I can't seem to find a definitive correlation to low or high E2, so here is what is going on. The last week or so I've developed really dry skin on my face and scalp. I used to have super dry skin before I started TRT, but after a couple of months on my skin was great, even slightly oily (no...

I recently had labs and my RT3 was elevated. I bought a "Complete Thyroid" supplement (Iodine, Selenium, etc), but am wondering if there is another way to decrease RT3? Test Result Range TSH 2.13 uIU/mL .045 - 4.5 T3, Free 3.2 pg/mL 2.0 - 4.4 Reverse T3 22.5 ng/dL 9.2 - 24.1...

I am pretty solid when it comes to the other levels (T, E2, SHBG, etc); however, I am not very knowledgeable when it comes to Thyroid. I asked my Dr to do a comprehensive Thyroid panel, and the results are below. I would appreciate any thoughts. For example, is the Reverse T3 high? If so...

A few days ago I felt a sharp pain on the bottom of my right foot. It was painful to walk on it. Now my whole foot is red, swollen, and warm. My wife is freaking out and wants to take me to the ER thinking it’s DVT. But I am sure it can't be... I’ve only been on TRT since April, and I donated...

I've posted on here several times that my previous Dr tanked my E2 by pre-mixing A'dex with my Test Cyp (200mg T with 1mg Arimidex). I switched Drs, who kept everything the same, but gave me 0.3mg A'dex pills. I was instructed NOT to take the A'dex for my first two injections (Friday, June 15th...

I recently purchased a box of the Exel 25g 5/8" 3cc syringes (from here) that have the "low dead space" plunger. I pinned today and figured I'd share my thoughts. Solid build, threads on luer lock are tight (no wiggle) The plunger glides very easily (unlike my previous BDs, which would get...

I recently switched providers because my previous Dr was compounding the Arimidex with the Test Cyp (1mg of A'dex per 200mg of Test Cyp). This crashed my E2 down to 14, and I felt like hell. My new provider (who I really like so far), has split them. I am on the same protocol: 100mg Test Cyp...

Just curious if a home blood monitor (like this one) is accurate enough to stay on top of HCT. Does anyone use something like this? It's $200 for the unit plus the cartridges...which is the cost of 4 CBC tests (minus the trip to LabCorp).

Is it possible to test/assess the health of one's androgen receptors? I am just curious if there are tests that will predict the efficacy of TRT and/or determine the timeline of expected benefits. I would imagine Thyroid (TSH, T3, T4) is obvious. What else can be tested to determine AR health?

I just read a response to a thread on another site and someone mentioned that their Vasectomy killed their T levels. I almost jumped out of my chair! I had never thought about it, my V just happens to coincide with my first experience of low T symptoms (some ED - which I NEVER had before my...

My protocol is 200mg/week Test Cyp (100mg E3.5D) that is pre-mixed with 1mg of Arimidex (0.5mg E3.5D) and 500iu of HCG E3.5D. My E2 before treatment was 55 (non sensitive). That's why the Dr added the AI from the beginning. After a couple of weeks I was feeling like my E2 was low, so I did my...

There was a post about this over a year ago, and had some good info, but I'd like to get a more current perspective of HCG dosing. I've read several posts on other sites that claim daily HCG dosing has a lot of benefits (better libido, erection strength, energy). However, I've read that doses...