Unfortunately not on non-scrotal, which I'll do next time for sure because it's one of the most important missing data points in my records, but on scrotal application at 2 clicks AM + 2 clicks PM (100mg + 100mg = 200mg/day total), my DHT (at trough) came back at 500ng/dL (range 12-65ng/dL).
On half that dose (1 click AM + 1 click PM), DHT came back at 360ng/dL. So for me at least, DHT conversion is really extreme on scrotal application. I think
@Wolverine had similar numbers.
Something to note is that my baseline for DHT conversion is very high. As a natural, my DHT was at the top of the range, and on even 18mg/day Test C bringing Free T to 25ng/dL (top of the Labcorp range), my DHT is still almost double the range at 120ng/dL.
I'm very curious what non-scrotal application will raise DHT to. I'm expecting less than scrotal but definitely more than injections.
Thanks brother! If I remember correctly you're based in England. I know Balance my Hormones UK has the cream, so you could give it a try through them.
I'm feeling better every day which is very unusual for me as typically I'll feel good during the transition from one protocol to a new one and then worse and worse. The mental clarity, drive and increased executive function right now are better than on any injectable protocol by orders of magnitude. It also feels sustainable in the sense that it's a subtle rise over weeks and not a short-lived manic state that is sure to fizzle out before a horrible crash.
I completely agree and you and I have talked about this before many times haha. I almost want to test LH/FSH after a few more months on the cream at once/day application.
One thing i've always noticed is that on the cream, even on twice/day application, my DHEA-S levels will come back to 95% of pre-TRT baseline around 190 (pre-TRT was ~200), and this happens systematically, whereas on injectable protocols my DHEA-S crashes to ~80, or a 60% drop, and this also happens systematically over dozens of blood tests.