Dr suggested cypionate could be cause of water retenetion, but topical will not.

If topicals worked best for you you should absolutely get back to it! If I ever had a break in treatment I'd like to go back to a topical perhaps, Androgel just got to financially prohibitive and then I went on injections. I have been intrigued with Dr Nichols and his daily topical scrotum protocol though I don't like the guy for any other reason this delivery method as the sole protocol is interesting to me.
 
If topicals worked best for you you should absolutely get back to it! If I ever had a break in treatment I'd like to go back to a topical perhaps, Androgel just got to financially prohibitive and then I went on injections. I have been intrigued with Dr Nichols and his daily topical scrotum protocol though I don't like the guy for any other reason this delivery method as the sole protocol is interesting to me.
I was just told by the pharmist that there is a generic Andro gel now, but I do not have a price point.
When I was on compound cream the compounder warned against applying itt to the testicals as it would cause shrinkage. She is misinformed. I found other data which said it was the best place to put it.

VC are you applying a compound of some type,DHT?
 

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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

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