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I also get mine from a compounding pharmacy. Did you measure your testosterone before applying the product in AM? I am going to get tests done soon and was advised to get blood drawn 4 hours after applying the product. Did you check if your PSA changed while on the product? I read that if...

Just a quick update. I tried twice a day dosing but unfortunately could not tolerate the 2nd dose. I developed high blood pressure and quality of sleep was greatly affected. I normally do not suffer from high blood pressure. I put all changes on hold for now and will get a complete...

Thank you very much for your reply. Excellent and very useful information in the suggested threads. I am in the process of having a complete bloodwork done. It will be all the tests you mentioned and more as per Defy's guidelines for follow up. Meanwhile, i found some interesting...

Yes, i know it is an option. I will speak with my medical provider after i have bloodwork done to consider all options to move forward. How much of the product are you using? What time of the day do you apply it?

Thanks for your reply. I decided to create a new thread to focus on the side effects of the gel. I definitely feel better in general on the gel so i must be absorbing it in some ways but obviously the erective side effects is a major red flag i can not disregard. I will try to split the dose...

Hello all. My question is about the side effects of topical testosterone gel. I am 50 yo. I started using topical testosterone gel about 3 weeks ago. My dose is 20% testosterone gel -150 ml in AM. My tests were low prior to starting the dose. Since that time, I notice that my erections and...

My doctor suggested that i try to take the gel 2 times per day because my levels were quite low in the bottom of the range. Being cautious and sometimes sensitive to changes in meds, i decided to start with once per day in AM but notice symptoms in the evening. I would like to try to introduce...

Besides the tests you mentioned, my doctor wants me to have DHT test done. Do men on TRT usually measure DHT? I am in Canada and DHT is quite expensive, done only in private labs and sent to USA for analysis, so trying to determine if it is really necessary at this point. Thanks

Sorry, i did not myself clear. Total T of 200 was prior to starting TRT. I have been on TRT for about 2 weeks only. I will do my first labs while on TRT soon. You mentioned that the preferred and common dosing regimen is twice daily. Just wanted to know if most do half in AM and half in...

My doctor mentioned that i may need to take two doses to achieve stable levels as my levels are quite low. Total T between ~200. I have been using 150 mg in AM only but notice symptoms in PM. I would like to try splitting the dose. Do people usually split 50/50 or i can take higher dose in Am...

How long should i wait before doing the tests? I found some conflicting information, some say it can be done after 2 weeks whereas other say to wait 6 weeks

Started TRT 2 weeks ago-Transdermal Gel once per day in AM. I will need to have blood work done in a few weeks. My question is about the timing of testing for Testosterone in relation to taking the dose. Since i apply the dose at 8 am daily, if i test the next day at about 8 AM before taking...

I am on a high dosage of 250-300 mg /day. The reason is that it helps with hypoglycemia and low cortisol symptoms. Now that i am on TRT, i find Testost addresses some of the symptoms i experience and i plan to try to decrease preg. I have no tolerance issues with pregnonolone but have gained...

150 mg in split dosages. ERFA thyroid (Canadian brand)

Can you elaborate what you mean by pathways being blocked by trt? I just recently started trt but have been on pregnenolone for some time due to low cortisol issues.

Yes, all these deficiencies were diagnosed by different doctors at different times (endos and internists). Unfortunately, I have been on HC for the last 15 years and did not take testosterone which was a big mistake. I was not guided properly for many years. Also, I had some major issued...

I started TRT 7 days ago. My prescription is for 150 mg (0.75 ml) of Testosterone 20% Gel. I started with a lower dose of 50 mg for the first few days and then increased to 100 mg. I plan to reach the full dose in a few days. I have already noticed improved insulin sensitivity which is very...

I do not have Addison's. A number of years ago, i had very high anti TPO antibodies and low Free T3, bad low thyroid /low adrenal symptoms but could not tolerate thyroid meds. My saliva cortisol was also not optimal. The only way to improve and tolerate thyroid meds was to go through HC route.

Yes, My health care provider recommended it. I used to take sublingual DHEA and did not notice superior results. DHEA product i take is one of the few available in micronized form for superior absorption and is a high quality supplement. I just need to take higher amounts than i take and what...

I am trying to increase DHEA but can not tolerate more than 37.5 mg in Am. The only solution i see is to take a second dose. Do people take DHEA twice a day? If yes, what is the best time to take the second dose? I use Nutricology DHEA brand. My dhea is 259 Mcg/DL and the optimal should by...

Thanks for your reply, Nelson. I was planning to get blood tests in Am since i also check Cortisol Am, thyroid panel. I am on HC for partial adrenal insufficiency and armour for hypothyroidism. If i check DHEA before taking all meds, can the results still be interpreted in a useful way? My...

I take DHEA supplementation. I would like to know how long one should be on a stable dose to get an accurate reading on test results. Thanks

Hello. I have a question about shelf life of compounded Test Gel. The product was compounded on April 1/2022. I used it only once and stopped. It has been kept in a dark place ever since. Now i would like to restart the treatment. As per the sticker on the product from the pharmacy, it...