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Anyone getting lumps after injecting subQ might try asking a compounder to use a different base oil to mix with the testosterone cypionate. While using cottonseed oil, I rarely get lumps, or they go away within a few hours. With sunflower oil, the lumps persisted for several days...

500 IUs three times per week has been used in studies and in practice by Dr. Larry Lipshultz, at Baylor College of Medicine in Houston, to preserve fertility while using testosterone. I, for one, can say that it has worked for that purpose. My wife and I recently conceived while on this...

Interesting study. Of course, folks need to understand that Vitamin D levels are not an independent determinant of testosterone levels. And, there are likely a variety of reasons not to shoot for supra-physiological levels of Vitamin D. Personally, I'm inclined toward finding the middle...

Thanks for sharing your experience with us. I'm sure you will find some good insight here. Were the recent labs taken previous to beginning HCG? If so, you don't appear to be obviously secondary hypogonadal, meaning that you may already be producing sufficient gonadotropins (LH and FSH). If...

I treat my sleep apnea with an APAP. After experimenting a bit to find the right mask and nasal pillows, etc., I can barely tell when it's on. It's worth the trouble as I sleep much more soundly and my health has improved significantly. I, for one, sleep better when my testosterone and...

For further context, I apply 10 drops of Lugol's iodine (2.5%) to the skin daily. According to what is typically believed to be the typical absorption rate, I am getting about 2.5 mg iodine per day. I don't believe I've noticed any effect, negative or positive, from this, and I've been doing...

Thanks for looking at this, Chris. This is where my head has been and also what my doctor has advised - Work on getting testosterone and cortisol balanced first, then deal with thyroid if it seems needed. Glad to have another opinion!

Thyroid Panel All electrolytes appear to be normal, based on several tests. I have not tested ACTH, Aldosterone or Renin. I've attached my thyroid labs in two parts. I had a TSH test before these that showed TSH at 2.06 uIU/ML (0.450-4.50). Based on all of this, I've surmised that I am...

Thank you, Chris. I'm guessing the free T doesn't seem too concerning to you? Yes, I have been working on cortisol as well for about 6 months. It seems that I am always somewhat low according to several 4-pt. cortisol saliva tests I have had so far. That may explain some of my mood, libido and...

Update here: https://www.excelmale.com/forum/showthread.php?2060-First-blood-work-after-adding-testosterone-to-HCG-solo-treatment&p=9419#post9419

Should I be concerned about free T being over the top of the range? Update and question: Should I be concerned about free T being over the top of the range, if I’m not having negative side effects? For the sake of trying all of my options, I just tried 4 weeks at a reduced dose of...

I've been taking MRM micronized pregnenolone for two months now. I noticed no difference (for the better or worse) after switching from the same dosage of McPherson Labs micronized pregnenolone. I will receive follow up labs soon to see how it has impacted my 4 pt. saliva cortisol and DHEA. I...

My understanding is that LH is pulsatile. In other words, you don't know where you are going to catch "the wave" of LH pulses. When I was on clomiphene monotherapy, even though it increased my testosterone significantly, several blood tests of LH always showed LH to be very low. The only...

I was quoted over $800 from Walgreen's for an equivalent amount of HCG, costing $75 at Empower. So yeah, a bit cheaper. :)

Congrats, Duane! That is wonderful to hear!