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Testosterone Side Effect Management
TRT Effect on 5 Alpha Reductase and Upstream Hormones- Cause of Low Mood and Anxiety?
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<blockquote data-quote="Fortunate" data-source="post: 203747" data-attributes="member: 42264"><p>[USER=15469]@Gianluca[/USER], thanks for the information. I have watched most of Dave Lee's two presentations on Pregnenolone and DHEA. I have to admit I am getting caught in analysis paralysis. I am not sure what to make of the information out there and how to proceed. For example, I have noticed very definite fatigue and sleepiness when taking DHEA. I have also noticed it darkness my mood. Yet, he purports DHEA does the exact opposite: take it in the morning, as it gives you energy and it is a strong antidepressant. He does provide the disclaimer that both DHEA and Pregnenolone can have opposite effects in different individuals, but I have a hard time making sense of it. He also says Pregnenolone has a sedative affect, but if you do a little mini experiment on Amazon and read user reviews of OTC Pregnenolone, many say the opposite: Be careful, it amps you up!</p><p></p><p>I have a particular interest in this because I have previously experienced "The Wall" - after doing very well on Xyosted for months, I started feeling anxious, overstimulated, overall bad. I am now back on Xyosted and doing fine, but would like something to combat that feeling if it happens again. This time, I am trying it without hCG (I am still undecided on whether or not hCG causes me problems). However, if I hit the Wall again, it would be nice to know there are options to address it. I have been around long enough to know there are typically no silver bullets out there for any one problem. But, I became intrigued when I saw Pregnenolone being discussed specifically as a way to address the anxiety issues one gets after a while on TRT (The Wall).</p><p></p><p>In any case, can you give your thoughts time of day? Do you use DHEA in the morning or evening? Have you noticed any sedation? I see you are taking Pregnenolone in the AM as both topical and oral from Empower. Have you ever tried an OTC version?</p><p></p><p>Thanks again for your thoughts and would love to hear others' experience.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Fortunate, post: 203747, member: 42264"] [USER=15469]@Gianluca[/USER], thanks for the information. I have watched most of Dave Lee's two presentations on Pregnenolone and DHEA. I have to admit I am getting caught in analysis paralysis. I am not sure what to make of the information out there and how to proceed. For example, I have noticed very definite fatigue and sleepiness when taking DHEA. I have also noticed it darkness my mood. Yet, he purports DHEA does the exact opposite: take it in the morning, as it gives you energy and it is a strong antidepressant. He does provide the disclaimer that both DHEA and Pregnenolone can have opposite effects in different individuals, but I have a hard time making sense of it. He also says Pregnenolone has a sedative affect, but if you do a little mini experiment on Amazon and read user reviews of OTC Pregnenolone, many say the opposite: Be careful, it amps you up! I have a particular interest in this because I have previously experienced "The Wall" - after doing very well on Xyosted for months, I started feeling anxious, overstimulated, overall bad. I am now back on Xyosted and doing fine, but would like something to combat that feeling if it happens again. This time, I am trying it without hCG (I am still undecided on whether or not hCG causes me problems). However, if I hit the Wall again, it would be nice to know there are options to address it. I have been around long enough to know there are typically no silver bullets out there for any one problem. But, I became intrigued when I saw Pregnenolone being discussed specifically as a way to address the anxiety issues one gets after a while on TRT (The Wall). In any case, can you give your thoughts time of day? Do you use DHEA in the morning or evening? Have you noticed any sedation? I see you are taking Pregnenolone in the AM as both topical and oral from Empower. Have you ever tried an OTC version? Thanks again for your thoughts and would love to hear others' experience. [/QUOTE]
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