Search results

  1. A

    Has anyone successfully kept Hematocrit/Hemoglobin low without donating?

    Anyone keep their HCT and Hemoglobin in check without donations? If so, how?
  2. A

    anyone take TRT alongside mental health medications like Prozac(SSRIs) and Adderall or vyvanse?

    I hear many people have success stories with mental health when it comes to TRT. Im not going to lie, my mental health has been rough recently. I have been thinking about biting the bullet on seeing a psychiatrist and getting an SSRI prescribed. Is there anyone here on TRT and also on...
  3. A

    Finasteride and Minoxidil for hair loss.. Anyone use them?

    38-380 ng/mL Anyone use Fin and Min while on TRT? Thinking about hopping on a topical from hims. What are your experiences?
  4. A

    Got an Ultrasound on my Thyroid. Doctor says I have Goiter. thoughts?

    So been having strange symptoms recently. My thyroid values came back good besides Thyroglobulin antibodies which were high. The other antibodies were normal though. Also good TSH, T3, T4, reverse T3 etc.. so I got an ultrasound on my thyroid just received a vague response from my primary...
  5. A

    Need help interpreting my thyroid bloodwork

  6. A

    Thoughts on my current Bloodwork? (not on TRT)

  7. A

    Got my MRI back.. I have something called" empty sella syndrome"

    Anyone know anything about this? I got an MRI last week, findings showed that I have a prominently flattened Pituitary gland and possible empty sella syndrome. What does this mean? Doctor didnt give any suggestions, just said it isn't anything serious
  8. A

    Whats wrong with me...

    went to the ER and for the past month I've had hand numbness and loss of sensitivity and lightheadedness + vertigo with ringing in my right hear. not normal tinnitus, but loud ringing only in my right ear. ER said I was fine, but it keeps getting worse. I got an x-ray in my neck and everything...
  9. A

    Low free testosterone. Any suggestions?

    Any suggestions on how to get my Free T up? I workout regularly eat well and take ashwaghanda. not oin TRT currently
  10. A

    has CPAP machine lowered anyone's hematocrit?

    heard that high HCT from TRT can be caused by sleep apnea. has anyone lowered there with a CPAP?
  11. A

    California residents: What pharmacy do you get your testosterone from now?

    Empower doesnt ship to california anymore. wat pharmacy are are residents in CA getting it from now?
  12. A

    Topical dutasteride?

    Defy has a topical Dutasteride. Im considering giving it a try, anyone have experience with this? I dont have bad hairloss, just want to be preventative. Dont want to drop DHT systemically.
  13. A

    Normal Total T, Normal SHBG and Estradiol.. but low Free T??? why?

    Got my bloodwork back. Im not on TRT. for some reason everything looks fine besides my free T. any idea why that might be?
  14. A

    Why do so many Quit TRT?

    seems most people who get on TRT eventually quit. Why? If you quit, how long were you on and what made you get off? are you happier now that youre no longer on TRT?
  15. A

    Empower Pharmacy no longer shipping Testosterone to California

    Got this Email today: Dear Valued Patients, We have been alerted by Empower Pharmacy that as of October 2nd, 2023, they will no longer ship sterile compounded medications such as testosterone into the state of California. This change includes all compounded injectable medications. However...
  16. A

    New Study: Intranasal testosterone, much less likely to increase Hematocrit vs injectable

    Trial at U-Health found that intranasal testosterone gel led to blood not thickening (nearly) at all vs Injectable which was led to definite blood thickening. thoughts on this? Apparently intranasal treatment is used 2-3x a day
  17. A

    Started low dose accutane and my skin is clearer than ever/ I feel great. But my doctor wants to double my dose?…

    I'm 29 years old and 190 lbs and have dealt with cystic acne on my back for the past 10 years. Its hormonal acne from when I took pro hormones a decade ago and never recovered. I tried everything, and nothing has successfully cleared me up. I finally decided to pull the trigger and start...
  18. A

    Accutane while on TRT?

    Is it ill advised to take accutane while on TRT? Ive tried seriously nearly everything for back acne and no success. I know Accutane can mess with lipids so I was wondering: If I take a bout of accutane should I get off TRT? or stay on through the entirety of the accutane usage (7 months)?
  19. A

    THE DEA to Limit Telemedicine

    The DEA has proposed new rules that could significantly impact telemedicine prescription of non-narcotic medications (Schedule III, IV, and V). These rules require in-person evaluations by prescribing physicians, additional record-keeping, two-way audio communication, and limited medication...
  20. A

    Lion's Mane... thoughts?

    Anyone here try or use Lions mane. I feeml much more cognitive clarity after a month of using it. Only downbside.. I heard it can cause BDNF-induced hair loss, which is completely unrelated to DHT. Anyone have experience with Lion's Mane? If so how do you like it and have you experienced any...
  21. A

    Has anyone here been on TRT long term (years) with no HCG and Regained fertility?

    Ive read many anecdotes of people on TRT with HHCG long term or people who run cycles regainging fertility, but what about people who have run TRT only (no HCG, clomid, etc..) and regained fertility after years?
  22. A

    Are you worried about being dependent on TRT during the upcoming trying times?

    Recession is coming, as well a shortages. How worried are you about getting being on TRT during these times and potentially losing access?
  23. A

    Got off TRT . How does my bloodwork look?

    Total T: 636 ng/dl (264-916) Free T: 11.3 pg/ml (9,3-26.5) Estradiol sensitive: 19.8 pg/ml (8-35) SHBG: 43.9 (16.5-55.9) feeling ok. energy is good, not like when I was on TRT, but much better than before. 1 wierd thing I noticed is I have low alkaline Phosphatase.. not sure what to make...
  24. A

    low LH and FSH after getting off TRT and clomid for 6 weeks. any suggestion?

    1 year on TRT, got off for fertility reasons. ran enclomiphene 25 mg daily for 6 weeks and got bloodwork back. FSH and LH are remarkably low. feeling discouraged. Any advice?
  25. A

    Feel amazing after adding low dose HCG?

    Ive been prescribed TRT for about 4 years now and just recently added low dose HCG (250 mg every 3 days) and wow I feel incredible. mood is up, energy is high and anxiety down. Whats the reasoning behind this? anyone else have a similar experience ?
  26. A

    Do compounded medications expire more quickly? WARNING TO PATIENTS

    So I noticed that my medication, whether it be testosterone, clomiphene, or anastrozole Always has a discard date of around four months from the time I received it in the mail. I found this strange because typical pharmacy medication is usually good for two or three years. So I gave My HRT...
  27. A

    HMG while on TRT for fertility

    I tried getting off of Testosterone, has been 1 year now and feel like crap. I took Enclomiphene for 6 weeks to get off. no luck with fertility. Thinking about getting back on and getting on HMG. Does it still work for fertility if you are on TRT or would I have to stay off?
  28. A

    I have clomiphene that expired two years ago. Is it still good to take?

    I’ve been taking enclomiphene for a while right now and it just can’t compare to Clomid for me. Clomid bounces me back so quickly and my balls get huge. And clomiphene feels like it does next to nothing for me. I have some clomiphene on hand but it expired in 2020. Is it still good to use? I’m...
  29. A

    Any Benefit of taking Enclomiphene and Tamoxifen together for HPTA restart? I'm attempting an HPTA restart

    I'm attempting an HPTA restart, in the past when I used to cycle, the norm was to take Nolvadex and Clomid together. I've had pretty good success with that but I haven't done that in years. I'm seeing a lot of people suggest and clomiphene only when they decide to attempt a restart. I'm...
  30. A

    Need help measuring HCG

    starting to take HCG at 500IU EOD, but a bit confused on how to draw that amount in my insulin syringe. I mixed 10,000 IUs in 10 ML of bacteriostatic water. how much do I load my 1ML insulin syringe with?
  31. A

    How long should I expect fertility to return after PCT?

    been on TRT for about a year, got off for TRT purposes and now on Enclomiphene 25 mg a day, 5 weeks so far, wondering ig anyone has personal experiences on getting off TRT for fertility, how long did it take for you to succeed and get your partner pregnant?
Back
Top