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Transitioning from testosterone cypionate shots to a nasal gel....

Hey guys... I've been on TRT for 10 weeks. I'm incredibly sensitive.... I'm down to 10mg EOD to combat my issues with high blood pressure (190/105), high pulse, chest pains and anxiety. I had to give blood at the 8 weeks. I still have issues that make me VERY uncomfortable on the days of my...
- Beken
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- Nov 13, 2022
- nasal gel stopping trt transitioning
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- Forum: Testosterone Basics & Questions
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Natesto vs Empower Nasal Gel Price etc

I started Natesto 2x daily 5 months ago with positive results. My insurance denied coverage for Natesto so I have been using the Natesto cash discount program for $140 for a months prescription. When I went to refill this last time the discount card was maxed out. After talking with Natesto I...
- MUSCLES!
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- Jul 27, 2022
- empower pharmacy nasal gel natesto
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My notes on Empower nasal T gel experiment

I recently undertook a very unscientific 10 week experiment with Empower's nasal testosterone gel (similar to Natesto) to see if such a short-acting form of T could increase my baseline natural production. The idea is consistent with some of the Natesto studies that @madman has cited. NASAL T...
- Willyt
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- May 20, 2022
- nasal gel
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- Forum: Testosterone Basics & Questions
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Worsening Symptoms, "Dead Penis"

Instead of taking Defy's dosing advice, I tried going "low and slow" for six weeks, but my libido and sensitivity completely dried up after a couple of weeks. Defy had recommended 100 mg T cypionate/week, divided into three doses, but I went with 10 mg/daily. They have also recently added hCG...
- Strengthandlibido
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- Feb 1, 2022
- libido nasal gel natesto penile sensitivity
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- Forum: Testosterone Basics & Questions
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Starting HRT, Mainly for Libido

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- Strengthandlibido
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- Dec 12, 2021
- libido nasal gel natesto testosterone
- Replies: 11
- Forum: Testosterone Basics & Questions

TRT Hormone Predictor Widget

Understanding Your Hormones

Estradiol (E2)

A form of estrogen produced from testosterone. Important for bone health, mood, and libido. Too high can cause side effects; too low can affect well-being.

DHT

Dihydrotestosterone is a potent androgen derived from testosterone. Affects hair growth, prostate health, and masculinization effects.

Free Testosterone

The biologically active form of testosterone not bound to proteins. Directly available for cellular uptake and biological effects.

Scientific Reference

Lakshman KM, Kaplan B, Travison TG, Basaria S, Knapp PE, Singh AB, LaValley MP, Mazer NA, Bhasin S. The effects of injected testosterone dose and age on the conversion of testosterone to estradiol and dihydrotestosterone in young and older men. J Clin Endocrinol Metab. 2010 Aug;95(8):3955-64.

DOI: 10.1210/jc.2010-0102 | PMID: 20534765 | PMCID: PMC2913038