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Thanks for the update. Why did you choose to go off of TRT?

And there it is. That truly is the only way to find what works for you.

How long does it take SHBG to change if, for example, it has been lowered through the use of say high dose testosterone or the use of oxandrolone? If one were to lower the dose of testosterone or cease using oxandrolone, when could one expect to see a rise in SHBG in lab work? We’ll assume...

36mg EOD. Though I'm considering giving cream another go. Interestingly, cream protocols have been the only protocols that have given me both symptom relief and kept my lab numbers all in range (except DHT of course). Using injectable protocols, it seems I need to get my T levels to a fairly...

10mg/day doesn't work for me either. The low dose daily thing is not for everyone. For whatever reason, TRT is basically ineffective for me until it gets my levels to at least the upper part of the range. Also, I've had very good success with scrotal cream. This is going to be a looooong ride...

Interesting to hear your experiences with nandrolone. If you have some free time on your hands, I'd love to see what your nandrolone protocol is and what your labs look like on that protocol. I tried to start a nandrolone base thread in the appropriate subforum, but it got locked for some...

Disclaimer: I have never used the nasal gel. However, prescriptions for cream are also often given in click dispensers. I remember the first time I used the click dispenser thinking it was broken or that maybe I was doing something wrong...ended up having to turn it quite a few clicks (like a...

You're older than me and have been on TRT 3x longer than me - I take it as a positive sign that you're not experiencing any issues. Also, the specific issues your doctor mentioned sound like the typical knee jerk fears that uninformed doctors have regarding TRT. Some guys do go back to...

This is not unusual. I remember feeling it too, mostly at night around bedtime. For me, the feeling of "being able to feel my heart beat more than usual" did eventually go away. Sleep, on the other hand, has been an issue for me since I began TRT and it has not really improved.

This has been a good thread. My SHBG has steadily declined over the years since I began TRT. And I have not been able to make much sense of which protocol/injection frequency works best for me. It seems to be a moving target...and I've tried a lot of different things. And my results do not...

Thanks for your response. I have to admit that although I definitely do receive some benefits from TRT, I also would consider myself somewhat psychologically addicted to it. Funny..after 4.5 years of injecting myself every day/every other day, I kinda like it. It's part of my routine.

Gotta ask - why are you still doing it?

Could you please expand on this?

If as you say your cream is 200 mg/ml, 6 clicks per day is a pretty big dose and for most people would be way too much. For reference, I used 2 clicks AM and 1 click PM and that had my levels slightly above range. Also, if you're overweight/obese most guys would encourage you to do your best...

The number of clicks do not mean much without knowing the strength of your cream. Usually this would be expressed with a figure like "200 mg/ml". What strength is your cream? And do you mean to say you are doing 6 clicks total per day (3 clicks AM and 3 clicks PM)?

Doesn’t matter at all. I’ve been injecting little bubbles like that subq almost every day for over 4 years.

If I'm interpreting the Free T ranges correctly, it appears that they give age specific ranges. It looks like you're towards the lower end of the range. That said, ED can be a complex issue with physical and psychological causes. - What is your relationship status - are you in a long-term...

I responded in your other thread. This thread is about nandrolone.

There is no ideal TT for longevity as it varies with each individual. If I were to guess, I'd say a TT that is within range, and is at such a level that E2 and FT are also within range, would be the ideal number. That will be different for everyone.

When you dropped from a higher dose to 10mg/day, was there a transition period during which you felt tired, off, etc?

I know you've asked this question several times and have not really received a direct yes or no answer. The reason is likely because nobody can really say with absolute certainty. The use of nandrolone in TRT is a relatively new thing. Of course it has been used in bodybuilding for a long time...

Sure - in a word, convenience. Cream is kind of a PITA for me. You're welcome to PM me if you have more questions about it. Don't want to derail this thread.

65 ng/dl (12-65). I use cypionate. Have never tried enanthate but will be giving it a shot as soon as my current vial of cyp runs out.

Thanks man. Out of curiosity, what effect do coffee and cigarettes have on SHBG?

What are your labs on 8mg/day? TT, FT, E2, SHBG?

Would the same be true with CJC 1295/Ipamorelin combo?

I'm familiar with Emeric. Thanks for sharing your experience. What do your labs look like on 10mg/day? TT, FT, E2, SHBG.

I know that’s the common wisdom, but I’ve gone back and forth between E3.5D, EOD, and ED injections over the past 4.5 years. I consistently find that SHBG is lower on the more frequent injection schedules. I have a few ideas as to why this may be the case for me, and do not mean to imply it...

IME more injections per week further lowers SHBG. So if you wanna lower it, increase your total weekly dose slightly and inject daily.

Thank you for both of your replies. Current protocol is 38mg TC EOD. Trough labs morning before injection: TT: 875 (250-1100 ng/dl) TruT FT: 32.5 ng/dl E2 (Quest LC/MS): 73 (<OR=29 pg/ml) I do not take AIs.

I’ve read that using exogenous testosterone, and in particular having high TT/FT levels, can cause some “stiffening” of tendons. I’m experiencing extremely painful, chronic tennis elbow. It didn’t occur in isolation - it is an overuse injury. But one that simply will not heal. It’s not as if...