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Adding DHT gel (Andractim) to testosterone injections

Hi fellas, I am interested to know if there are any guys adding DHT gel to their testosterone injection protocols to increase DHT levels to then improve libido. I know there are several guys who add transdermal testosterone gels to up DHT but I have never heard anyone adding DHT gel.
- STEVEMCQUEEN1978
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- May 19, 2021
- andractim dht gel libido dht testosterone gels
- Replies: 3
- Forum: When TRT Is Not Enough (ED, Libido, & More)
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Raising DHT wtih TD gel

I was wondering if anyone could give their experiences with TD testosterone gel and how quickly it raised DHT. I know there are a lot of determining factors but i'm just looking for personal experiences with time frames or general information to give me an idea. I've lost my sex drive due to...
- dartagnan
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- Nov 25, 2018
- dht testosterone gels
- Replies: 2
- Forum: Testosterone Basics & Questions
Testosterone Gel Adherence Low Among Hypogonadal Men

Fewer than one in five hypogonadal men are adherent to prescribed topical testosterone, new research indicates. The findings, from a large commercial insurance database, were presented May 5 here at the American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists (AACE) 2017 Annual Scientific & Clinical...
- Nelson Vergel
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- Jun 23, 2017
- Replies: 4
- Forum: Testosterone Basics & Questions
Vogelxo, a new testosterone gel, just got approved by the FDA

MAPLE GROVE, Minn., June 4, 2014- Upsher-Smith Laboratories, Inc., today announced that it has received final approval from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for its New Drug Application (NDA) for Vogelxo (testosterone) gel for topical use CIII. The company is preparing to launch...
- Nelson Vergel
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- Jun 5, 2014
- Replies: 0
- 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