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I apply the cream to both forearms by adding the pumps directly on one arm and rubbing them together until the cream is gone. I would think applying the cream to my balls would definately spike DHT higher than going through the skin on my arms.

Are you a hair loss sufferer? What was your T level before starting the cream? I have to watch both otherwise I'll have to add another thing to combat any accelerated hair loss.

Perhaps this will sound unusual but I talked my doctor into allowing me to start with a lower dose of compounded T cream. My last total T level was at at 289 with free at 36. I want to go at it easy hoping to make it easier to manage the side effects as I've been battling hair loss for over 27...

The clinic: Men's Health Chicago: Testosterone Replacement: Schaumburg, IL & Chicago, IL I'm trying to find a doctor in or around the Chicagoland area. I received this as a referral from a friend but I'm skeptical. Thanks.

I'm not sure why he's hesitating. We talked about injections but he pushes the gels and I'm assuming he does this for a few reasons. Some of his guys have gotten great results, he says, and he trusts the pharmacy producing the compounds. He tends to be very leery of outfits he doesn't know...

My PCP does have a hookup at the local pharmacy for compounded creams or gels. Either runs about $55/month. I did some research and significant increases in DHT are real. I'll need to talk to my PCP to see what he recommends I take to offset the increase in DHT. I'm vain and would like to...

For those of us interested in using this delivery system, how do we go about controlling DHT to help combat hair loss?

I'm a 54 YO male with T levels consistently @200. Exercise 3 time per week doing full body with a day of rest in between. I'm about 5'11" 185lbs and have many of the common symptoms of low T - no morning wood (can't remember the last one), ED, low energy, no libido, increased fat, loss of...

Dr. Saya, I am mistaken about the dosage you prescribed and please accept my apologies. After reading your post, I searched and found the original bottle and you're correct. The dosage prescribed was 0.5mg twice a week. I have in more recent posts acknowledged that I needed to confirm my...

I will see if I still have the original bottle with the dosage included. As for the other decision, time will tell.

ERO, I quit because of accelerated hair loss. I wasn't willing to work on balancing my hormones and find my sweet spot due to the hair loss issue.

Jackie, That's exactly what I'm saying. That was the protocol that was established and I followed. I had no idea my E2 was going to tank. I was following what was prescribed for me. I quit because of accelerated hair loss. Does that add up for you?

Mica, I too have used Fin since 1999 and I do know Dr. Shapiro. What is his opinion of typical Fin?

Re-ride, With my low levels, my PCP offered T gel. I was using Axiron and it did nothing but seem like an inconvenience. I hated the application process and felt no change. My doctor had me start at two pumps per day and we'd increase until I felt good. At least he was open to judging my use...

CoastWatcher, I have been in CBT for the last year and a half. I have that going for me and thank you for your well wishes. I have a few decisions to make and a little investigating before I can do that. I'll use this forum for the great tool that it is as well as the input I receive from the...

Thank you, Orrin Isreael for your input. I have been in contact with Dr. Crisler but I just haven't pulled the pin yet and moved into a TRT protocol.

Nelson, Thank you for your response. I'm seriously considering stopping the Finasteride. I should have mentioned that I started TRT and my hair went to pot so I stopped cold turkey. That was over a year ago. My labs were drawn again this past February when they came in at 205. I was...

For decades I've always worried about my health. I just turned 51. My dad had a quintuple bypass at 50 but he's still kicking at 77..actually I can't keep up with that guy. Anyway, I have been diagnosed with low T. My last labs showed I was at 205. I'm convinced my low T is due to my use of...

Apparently it's too early yet. According to the article,“The current studies do not provide any evidence the compounds would have an effect in [male pattern baldness], except for a possible transient effect, as seen with non-specific stimulation of the skin.” Further studies are needed. I...

What about pesticides on fruits and vegetables? I would really like to streamline my diet to add more of each. However, I'm concerned about ingesting larger amounts of pesticides while doing so. Are organics the way to or even necessary?

I dabbled in T in late 2013 and quit cold turkey after reaching T levels of over 1100. I crashed and haven't recovered. My last level checked in a tick above 200. I'm interested in knowing if I could use hcg to raise my T levels enough to avoid going back to T. I can't know for sure but I...

Gene, Thanks for commenting but I already stopped back in December and I'm struggling with all sorts of low T symptoms. I started my path back by visiting a Urologist. He's putting me through a battery of tests before he'll prescribe any trt. Once I get his ok, I've already reached out to...

Guys, I had a total T range of about 320ish when I started trt and I was doing 200mg/week via IM injections of 100mg every 3 1/2 days or so. I quit because of accelerated hair loss. I stopped cold turkey after reaching levels over 1100 with crushing E2 due to excessive AI recommended by the...

Got checked and the doc said my psa test was 'rock solid'. My more serious concern is hair loss. I started losing at 27 and have done ok with Finasteride and Rogaine Foam but I believe that's what crashed my T levels and given me the associated side effects. I'll head over to the appropriate...

How many of you older guys (40-45) have visited a Urologist prior to beginning trt? Is it recommended or unnecessary?

I too joined Defy late last year but my protocol was quite different than yours considering I have the same symptoms and T levels. Mine was 415. Dr. Saya prescribed 100mg of test cyp., 350 units of Hcg and 1mg of Anastrazole all taken twice per week plus 40mgs of DHEA everyday. I had to stop...

Nelson, It was a tough decision to stop trt as I was just beginning to realize the benefits but I am vain. I've been successfully battling hair loss for over 22 years and I just wasn't interested in sacrificing my hair for the sake of feeling like I'm in my 20's. Prior to starting trt, I...

I'm assuming I'll need to get these through my doctor? And are those numbers mgs. per week or what? I am dog tired with zero energy, libido or much of anything else.

Nelson, I tried multiple solutions through Defy and none of them have worked to halt the progression while on trt. Since I've stopped trt, I'm beginning to regain what I had lost but thanks for the input.

I was doing intramuscular injections of 80mg twice per week. The gels and creams had no affect on anything...my hair or my physical wellness.

About 10 or 12 weeks back, I decided to quit trt and keep my hair. The testosterone accelerated my hair loss way too fast and my vanity couldn't handle it so I stopped. Hair loss meds couldn't help either prevent the acceleration either. So...while I was enjoying the benefits, even despite...