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  1. J

    Week one on kyzatrex: the “convenience” part is real

    Quick update since i posted last week. i’m about a week into kyzatrex (oral tu) and honestly the biggest change so far isn’t some crazy boost… it’s just that i’m not thinking about needles at all. i travel a lot and not having to pack pins / deal with airport stuff already feels like a win. As...
  2. drgnv

    Recent Labs - are they normal?

    Hey guys, Would appreciate some input on this pattern. I’ve been experiencing ongoing low energy for the past few years — mainly a lack of morning drive and waking up feeling flat or unmotivated. I wouldn’t describe it as depression, but my baseline motivation definitely feels lower than it...
  3. U

    TRT no response after 4 years of Quitting

    I'm a guy with natural levels in the low 300s. I suffer from low libido, ED, low muscle mass, brain fog, no motivation, etc. Back in 2022, I tried TRT for the first time, a dose of 150mg split into twice per week. I felt the effects within the first few weeks and I felt incredible, elevated...
  4. D

    Finally coming OFF TRT - Nolvadex and Clomid question, I'm very scared.

    Hello guys, I was on TRT from mid 2022 to early 2024, had issues with ocasional ED and low libido so I decided to stop, it was self managed so I stupidly dont have bloods, quite possible i never neded the TRT at all. Came off in early 2024, using tamoxifen (2 months at a high dose of 20mg), i...
  5. J

    Kyzatrex -Oral TRT - (or similar) experiences

    I started Kyzatrex (oral testosterone undecanoate) yesterday. 200mg 2x per day. I travel a lot and the needles are a huge hassle at the airport. Plus, I just want to stop injecting; it's really inconvenient. How has oral TRT worked for you guys?
  6. D

    I’m in hell

    Low SHBG issues dialing in, So I started TRT again after taking a year off from it, pre try my leveled where 402 TT, 9FT, e2 24 had issues with libido , ED and morning wood nonexistant, plus some bad crash when i took proviron a couple times, felt horrendous like low T and low E2, Tried clomid...
  7. P

    Is Increase In Hematocrit Really A Concern??

    Kept hearing conflicting views on the topic so decided to dig a little deeper. AI warning below, and yes I fully understand that we shouldn’t just automatically accept what is spit out from AI. However, it can clearly process more sources more effectively at a much faster rate than humans...
  8. J

    from needles to pills: the trt switch i didn’t expect to matter this much

    from needles to pills: the trt switch i didn’t expect to matter this much i started trt injected because, honestly, i just wanted my life back. when your testosterone is low, everything feels like it’s happening through a fog. energy is “meh” even after coffee, workouts feel like you’re...
  9. D

    Labs complete - next steps?

    Hey all, reaching out and looking for a little advice and feedback from the community. Background: 47 y/o M 6’0 210lbs Workout usually for an hour 4 or 5 times per week. Mix of cardio and weights. I’m a full time firefighter and I know that comes with issues that can affect overall...
  10. S

    PCT for 6mo TRT - kisspeptin hcg clomid testagen

    Hey yall Stopping TRT of 100mg Cypionate E5D (peaks 1500 and lows of 1000 test) to have babies. I’m in a peptide mood, studying it a lot and wanna give a shot for them in my PCT but not risking it. Planning to start 20days after last cypionate shot. I have in my hands hCG, ovidrell (real...
  11. T

    Experience switching to cream from injections? Low DHT haven't ever felt good on injections.

    I havent been able to dial in with injections. Ive tried both cyp and E, did subq EOD for longest time, then tried daily subq, daily IM, and last resort was 2x a wk IM which im currently almost 4 weeks into. Going to wait 6 weeks and pull labs but its not looking like this protocol is gonna help...
  12. M

    Long time lurker turned patient

    Last year fell into a whirlwind of low test like symptoms and consistently tested in the 350s total as a healthy and active 34 year old. In November and December I tested at 257 total / 35 free and 186total with 32 free. I was diagnosed with hypogonadism this month due to an issue found in MRI...
  13. M

    How is TRT in Canada?

    Hi all, I’ve recently been considering a move to Vancouver, but I’m not sure how easy it is to get TRT in Canada? I’m currently with Defy. Can they transfer my prescription? Do they have testosterone cream available? Curious if any Canadians can shed some light? Thanks!
  14. U

    Issues with TRT

    I’m having a lot of issues with TRT. I started TRT at the end of May 200mg a week split into two injections. Also 600 UI of HCG. I never really felt great just spurts here and there. I did a blood test in July and my test was above 1500 and my estradiol was 40. My doctor had me start an AI which...
  15. Kaizerox

    I need help with my TRT

    Hello, I have been lurking on this forum, looking at other cases and learning a little from them, but now I would like some guidance from you about my situation. At the age of 24, I was diagnosed with secondary hypogonadism, but it was a problem I had had before that age. (I related my symptoms...
  16. L

    No Results on TRT—Adrenal Crisis? Low Cortisol & need HELP!

    My body has been wrecked since 2020. (got COVID19 June 2020, then hit by 2 hurricanes, August & October 2020). I am not sure if COVID was solely responsible for my current issues or the mix of two high stress environments caused me burn out to the point of adrenal failure which is what I believe...
  17. M

    Advice on PCT Protocol After 3 Years on TRT?

    Hi everyone, I’m looking for advice on the best way to structure my PCT after being on TRT for about 3 years, specifically whether enclomiphene should overlap with HCG or only after HCG is discontinued. Here’s my full background and current plan: TRT History On TRT for ~3 years total Started...
  18. T

    Ancedotes of feeling better when taking time off injections.. Science behind this?

    Ive experienced and have seen others who have had trouble dialing in, that take days or a week of their protocol and feel so much better.. Ive felt this myself and cant figure it out. Its not as simple as the dose being to high, because I took some days off then adjusted my dose down 25% and the...
  19. was3dev

    Axis Protocol TRT tracking app beta looking for feedback

    Hey guys, I've been on TRT for about a year and wanted a way to visualize what's happening between doses and correlate it with how I feel day to day. I'm a dev, so I built what I wanted. Axis estimates testosterone levels between shots using a pharmacokinetic model. You can log symptoms and...
  20. P

    Differences in hematocrit impact between different application protocols

    https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34445892/ Abstract Purpose: We sought to compare testosterone formulations and determine the degree that hematocrit increases vary by testosterone therapy formulation. As head-to-head trials are rare, network meta-analysis of the contemporary studies is the only...
  21. T

    E2 keeps climbing slowly over several months on EOD injections

    Above is above is Most recent test at 28-30mg EOD. Below is test from end of July at 24-26mg EOD. Yes I feel like shit, and my shbg was 9.8! Im doing subq EOD and just recently am trying ED injections. I dont understand how my e2 has trippled? Does anyone have any input on this? What route...
  22. T

    TRT and potential side effects?

    I know I just started TRT at 140mg a dose with hcg. I'm never looking to go crazy then I need to and take more anabolic steroids. With under supervision, a lot of the risk can be mitigated? Even lets say I want to run TRT at least to change composition of how fat I look now to a bit fitted. From...
  23. S

    TRT clinics...hard to trust sometimes (my numbers)

    I've been on TRT for years, through the same clinic. I hadn't been taking my AI during that time, but the doc really, really felt that my numbers should be lower than 20, so he advised me to give it a try. Just did the blood work and yikes. T: 950 E: < 5 SHBG: 30 All of my other numbers are...
  24. R

    TRT Review - Low SHBG, High E2, Crashing Libido

    Hey guys, Looking for some advice on my TRT protocol. I'm 21, had testicular cancer last year (orchiectomy + chemo, now in remission). Been on TRT for about 3 months, trying to dial it in since I'm still having issues. Here's the situation: Complaint: Zero libido, some anhedonia, water...
  25. B

    HCG + Clomid or HCG only ?

    I am 46 years old and I`ve been on TRT for around 7 years. I decided to try and stop TRT because It has been mostly ok but I struggle with libido and sensitivity down there as well as difficulty ejaculating and reaching orgasm although my testosterone was quite OK between always between 700 -...
  26. H

    Test cyp 6 months - still can't dial in

    Hi guys, Bit of context, I’m a 28-year-old male. I started TRT because of brain fog and wanting better muscle gains. When I first started Test Cypionate at 100 mg per week divided into 3 injections, I felt great for the first few weeks. But then I developed insomnia, bloating, and ED. I...
  27. S

    TRT Ups and Downs

    Hey guys….new here and just looking for some guidance. I’m a 51 year old male who I consider in pretty good shape. 5’9” and 180 lbs. I do CrossFit 3-4 days a week. I take no prescription medications. Only a couple of supplements. Very healthy with no risk factors for ED. Beginning of this year...
  28. L

    How long does testosterone drop after stopping

    I have been taking 200mg of cypionate twice weekly for 12 weeks. I am "supposed" to be take 200mg bi-weekly. My doctor wants a blood test. How long after stopping the injections will my levels drop. Should I do PCT or just slowly go back to bi-weekly?
  29. M

    1mg microdosing aromasin for mild E2 increase with symptoms

    Hey all, I'm new here so I hope this question is ok as I've not found much on this low level of dosage. I've been dealing with high e2 symptoms for a while and my E2 is creeping up (currently 48pg/ml). Not super high but very high for me as I started trt at 15pg/ml. I just aromatize kinda...
  30. T

    DHT Cream dosing help

    Hello, I got 10% DHT cream in lipsomal base 50ml. How much of cream do I use per day? There is no instructions or dosing. Im using it for the purpose of PFS. Im on TRT cream as well. Thanks
  31. T

    Any reputable sources for DHT?

    Hello all. Im dealing with PFS symptoms from the use of finasteride. I went on TRT cream for symptom relief, but did not get much DHT related symptom relief. Looking to add DHT gel to my protocol. Anybody experienced benefits in regards to PFS symptoms with the use of DHT gel? Please advise...

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