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Need Advice on switching from Testim to injectables
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<blockquote data-quote="Montrealer" data-source="post: 94225" data-attributes="member: 17480"><p>Hi guys,</p><p></p><p></p><p>first of all, thanks a lot for sharing your experience and knowledge - it is a great help to so many. For sure it was an encouragement to me in my hour of desperation <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" /></p><p>Here's my question in the context. </p><p>I am new to TRT, 53 yo, generally healthy and fit. I went to see my urologist because of ED symptoms and a drop in libido. He tested my T levels and put me on Testim gel after I scored 315 ng/dl TT. I started using 100 mg (two tubes) Testim in November and have experienced a nice libido boost. My recent blood test showed 876ng/dl TT. So, Testim seems to be rather effective for me (I realize it's not the case for many others), but it certainly has its negative sides. To avoid those issues (have to schedule gym around gel application, the danger of transferring T to my wife and kids, skin stickiness) I want my doc to switch me to Testosterone Cypionate, twice a week shots. </p><p>Now, here's my question: since I am on a higher dose of Testim (starts at 50mg and the max recommended dose is 100mg), should I also ask for a higher dose of Testosterone Cypionate? Like higher than 100 mg/week? Or is it better to start at 100 mg/week? I'm sure my urologist will have his opinion, but I would like to know what your experience says about this. </p><p>Another question: Since transdermals tend to result in higher DHT, will the switching to injectable T weaken my libido? </p><p>And here's one more: Should I taper out the gel for a few days after I start the injections to allow T from the injection to reach the desired concentration in blood or should I stop the gel on the day of the first injection? </p><p></p><p></p><p>Thanks for your thoughts!</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Montrealer, post: 94225, member: 17480"] Hi guys, first of all, thanks a lot for sharing your experience and knowledge - it is a great help to so many. For sure it was an encouragement to me in my hour of desperation :) Here's my question in the context. I am new to TRT, 53 yo, generally healthy and fit. I went to see my urologist because of ED symptoms and a drop in libido. He tested my T levels and put me on Testim gel after I scored 315 ng/dl TT. I started using 100 mg (two tubes) Testim in November and have experienced a nice libido boost. My recent blood test showed 876ng/dl TT. So, Testim seems to be rather effective for me (I realize it's not the case for many others), but it certainly has its negative sides. To avoid those issues (have to schedule gym around gel application, the danger of transferring T to my wife and kids, skin stickiness) I want my doc to switch me to Testosterone Cypionate, twice a week shots. Now, here's my question: since I am on a higher dose of Testim (starts at 50mg and the max recommended dose is 100mg), should I also ask for a higher dose of Testosterone Cypionate? Like higher than 100 mg/week? Or is it better to start at 100 mg/week? I'm sure my urologist will have his opinion, but I would like to know what your experience says about this. Another question: Since transdermals tend to result in higher DHT, will the switching to injectable T weaken my libido? And here's one more: Should I taper out the gel for a few days after I start the injections to allow T from the injection to reach the desired concentration in blood or should I stop the gel on the day of the first injection? Thanks for your thoughts! [/QUOTE]
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