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<blockquote data-quote="Fortunate" data-source="post: 230175" data-attributes="member: 42264"><p>These are excellent thoughts, and I agree that the crowd does seem to self select. I also realize that discussing one small variable without considering all the other hormones, lab parameters and life factors that can affect how we feel is a massive oversimplification of the matter. That said, I was surprised to find very little discussion on free T as it relates to symptom relief, which may have more to do with my search capabilities than anything! I am aware of the TOT crowd, but am more interested in where the guard rails are for this crowd. </p><p></p><p>I think successful protocols can vary widely among individuals, and like you said, you will only discover one with direct experience. I am willing to pursue a protocol as long as it is close to what other reasonable people are doing (for, example I tried a propionate/enanthate blend per [USER=38109]@Cataceous[/USER]'s recommendations a few times). So, I use a combination of accepted medical guidance along with anecdotal information, and often the latter is more helpful than the former in the world of TRT.</p><p></p><p>My posts here are mostly centered on my central theme: I struggle with TRT, yet need it. I have been on TRT for about 8 years and have tried a number of protocols to find one that provides benefit without unacceptable side effects. When I run into trouble, I usually revert back to the least disruptive protocol: Natesto. But, I find myself feeling under treated on it. Someone once referred to it as "hypogonadal+", which may be a good description. I have less experience running a protocol that puts me in a high or supraphysiologic range, although I have been there briefly before. Which brings me to this discussion. I am trying to figure out which direction I can and/or need to push.</p><p></p><p>The numbers you reference are actually very helpful. While I work through my current detour, I prefer to make sure I stay in the lane where most people drive.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Fortunate, post: 230175, member: 42264"] These are excellent thoughts, and I agree that the crowd does seem to self select. I also realize that discussing one small variable without considering all the other hormones, lab parameters and life factors that can affect how we feel is a massive oversimplification of the matter. That said, I was surprised to find very little discussion on free T as it relates to symptom relief, which may have more to do with my search capabilities than anything! I am aware of the TOT crowd, but am more interested in where the guard rails are for this crowd. I think successful protocols can vary widely among individuals, and like you said, you will only discover one with direct experience. I am willing to pursue a protocol as long as it is close to what other reasonable people are doing (for, example I tried a propionate/enanthate blend per [USER=38109]@Cataceous[/USER]'s recommendations a few times). So, I use a combination of accepted medical guidance along with anecdotal information, and often the latter is more helpful than the former in the world of TRT. My posts here are mostly centered on my central theme: I struggle with TRT, yet need it. I have been on TRT for about 8 years and have tried a number of protocols to find one that provides benefit without unacceptable side effects. When I run into trouble, I usually revert back to the least disruptive protocol: Natesto. But, I find myself feeling under treated on it. Someone once referred to it as "hypogonadal+", which may be a good description. I have less experience running a protocol that puts me in a high or supraphysiologic range, although I have been there briefly before. Which brings me to this discussion. I am trying to figure out which direction I can and/or need to push. The numbers you reference are actually very helpful. While I work through my current detour, I prefer to make sure I stay in the lane where most people drive. [/QUOTE]
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