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Hi Marco, I agree that a genetically predisposed (familial) condition requires more than the basics. Most acquired conditions, however, can be 'cured' if the underlying issues are resolved (something I'm sure you're looking to). Your T levels are pretty good considering your age and the health...

The human body has in-built mechanisms to prevent clotting. Ideally, we should focus on providing it with the raw material needed to prevent clots rather than looking at medication and 'new' strategies. IMO, the best methods to prevent thrombosis are: Therapeutic fasting: The human body...

Hi, I want to say a big THANK YOU to Nelson, Chris, Gene, Jasen and others. I'm deeply grateful to Nelson for having started this forum and for his books (Built to Survive and T: A Man's Guide). His approach has always been research-oriented and books like these give guys like me the...

Hi, T can't function in the absence of a healthy lifestyle. T is an augmenter, not a miracle worker. I'd suggest you put your energy and focus into losing weight -- I'm sure you're already working on this on some level, but it's important to do everything to bring your BF% down -- see if you...

Thanks, Nelson. Any issues in donating blood before it touches 52? I ask because RBC count is high. Second, what does it mean when the Red Cell Distribution Width is high?

Sure, Gene. I'll get these tests done early next week and post the results on this thread. Thank you once again. :)

Hi Gene, Thank you for the response. I did my PSA and few other tests before starting TRT (which was in August 2014). Do you think it's important to get those done again? PSA = 0.4 Thyroid panel (TSH, T3, T4) = WNL (Don't recollect the exact figures) Free T = 40.75 (range: 8.7 - 54.7)...

Stats: 33 yrs old, 70 kgs 100mg T per week, no AI, will start HCG next week Blood sample taken on 26th Nov 2014 Blood sample taken on 24th August 2014 As per the latest report (1st image), my Hematocrit (PCV) is creeping up, and my RBCs have gone up as well. Other tests on 26th...

I've used Deca and it's incredibly potent. Deca **** is an issue for those who don't include T in their protocol. Either way, it'll be very cool if you can share your experiences during and after this cycle. I believe you'll keep a track of lab values -- please keep us posted. Wish you the...

You will definitely retain water -- given your BF% and the fact that you're going to be at half gram of T every week. Just curious -- is there a specific reason you want to gain all that muscle so quickly? Second, if you want to gain muscle, Nandrolone is a better bet than T. Nelson has...

Thank you, Jasen! You've cleared a lot of doubts. Sincerely appreciate the prompt response. I'll hunt for bact. water. Second, I'll get 1000 IU of 1ml from now on. That will work better (and fits with your remark -- ""10" mark on the syringe equals 100iu of HCG.") I just looked at the syringe...

Hi, I’ve been on T for 3 months. Info: -- 70 kgs // 33 years old -- I am on 100mg T per week. My last Lab report was 7 weeks ago (blood sample collected 12 hours before the next T injection) showed my T levels at 950 ng/dl. Free T was 40 pg/ml (range = 8-54 pg/ml). Blood report was fine...

Extra RBCs are a double-edged sword. Gene and Chris will clarify when you post the hormone panel results.

Hi, Dry eyes are definitely liked to hormones (multiple studies available). The visual system is affected heavily by E , Thyroid hormones, and Cortisol (high Cortisol is bad for the eyes). E is incredibly beneficial for the visual system (impacts everything from the Retina to the Cornea)...

crash1270, do you know your current T levels? I'm curious to know the numbers. I've just posted on the CSR link that Nelson had shared.

Hi, I'm a Glaucoma suspect. I've looked at a lot of papers on eye diseases / conditions. T therapy is definitely implicated in CSR. However, like with most things...it's not that simple. Doctors look for direct causes, and T is NOT a direct cause. T therapy is contraindicated in Thrombosis...

Here's an interesting paper on Thrombosis prevention: http://www.naturdoctor.com/Chapters/Research/thrombosis_prevention.html

Here's an interesting paper on Thrombosis prevention: http://www.naturdoctor.com/Chapters/Research/thrombosis_prevention.html

How old are you, Smoking Joe? TRT is pretty close to being a magic bullet, but it's not one. There are several variables to the libido equation and TRT is simply one of them. Here are some of the things that affect libido (independent of T levels): Chronic stress -- financial, health, family...

I'll bet a significant chunk of that $10 million will go into marketing.

I say Yay to this. Learning to self-inject is one of the best things you can gift yourself.

Good luck, Bass. Keep us posted. Wish you a speedy recovery!

Here's an article that says T increases glutamate neurotoxicity and ischemia-reperfusion injury. http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/11744660 Glutamate: The most abundant neurotransmitter in the human nervous system. When there is excessive Glutamate in the body, it can lead to Glutamate...

What's up with the variance in the (Free Test) range? Baseline (Quest Lab): Free: 34.5 pg/ml (35-155) Today (LabCorp): Free: 14.5 pg/ml (7.2 - 21.5)

This is actually one of the better videos on the art of small talk. I love how they codify this: 1. ARE 2. Open-ended Qs 3. FORM Very useful.

Your TRT weekly dosage is not clear from your post. Is it 100mg per week, or 200mg per week? I believe you're saying it's 100mg per week split into two injections of 50mg per week. Is that correct?

Wow. I had no idea so many patients stop using AndroGel within the 1st year! That's a drop from 15,000 to 2,000 (a massive 85% drop!). That's a lot. No wonder these companies are so aggressive in their marketing. Amen. EDIT: From the link Nelson posted above: "Lesson: Expectations should...

You have to look at this from the manufacturer's / company's POV. Aggressive marketing isn't new in the Pharma business -- especially for blockbuster drugs (Viagra is an example). A blockbuster drug is one for which the sales exceed $1 billion in the financial year [1]. Aggressive Sales comes...

Ty, I suggest getting a 2nd blood test done for E2 (Sensitive). I know it can be pricey, but before increasing the Anastrozole dosage, it's a good idea to make sure this isn't a false positive -- and you won't know for sure until you get another test done. What about your symptoms? How do...

That's actually pretty cool. Thanks for that link.

Hi Nelson, Thank you for the response. Your posts are comforting. Just today, I received your book from Amazon – “T – A Man's Guide.” It's going be a fascinating read. Here's what I extrapolate (from your posts and from the paper): 1. Dosage: Women take 10 times higher dose of...