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Are still injecting estradiol? If yes, what is your latest protocol?

Some guys seem to do well on the higher ED doses, but I am definitely not one of them. From the many accounts I've read, even 10mg of TE/TC will put most guys at top of TT range. There is a very long thread on another forum by a bodybuilder talking about the potency of 10mg per day. If you...

Did you feel any difference when you switched from phenylpropionate to TE/TC?

Are you certain you are only injecting 100 mg of TE per week? Sometimes these unusual test numbers are result of new users incorrectly calculating their dose. I say this respectfully because I've been there!

Try 10mg daily subq injections (31 gauge 5/16" insulin needles). Quite a forum members have had success lowering hematocrit moving to low dose daily. Many guys will easily hit TT of 700 on 10mg daily.

My friend, you are playing with house money at 93 years old. Do whatever makes you happy at this point. The fact that you have any libido is a minor miracle. And I hope you are not trolling us :) because I want to believe...

Are you still using 10mg daily phenylpropionate? Any more test results to share?

I now think that TP related anxiety is driven by a surge in E2 more than the total E2 level. Any maybe that is applicable to all forms of short-acting T. For example, on Natesto and other acting nasal gels, I would often experience mini anxiety attacks several hours after the T spike had...

Did you ever say why you are switching from TP to TC?

Of course, there is only one way for you to find out if TU is the answer and that is by experimenting. But it could a long ride down if you later determine that your body does not respond well to a longer-acting ester.

One disadvantage of TU is that you get locked into a dose level for a longer period of time versus say a short-acting ester like TP which allows you to easily play with different doses.

That is good to hear. It will be interesting to see your TT/E2 ratio for next blood test. I have had similar low E2 results. As I mentioned above, what I find challenging about the 50 mg/ml concentration is the large volume you need to inject compared to usual. I a slowly getting used to...

This is incorrect. Morning wood does not necessarily mean you have sexual desire. You can have one, but not the other. That is the maddening part.

I recall reading many of your posts. Are there any specific dopaminergic drugs that you had libido success with?

There have been countless posts on this forum from men on TRT who still lack libido including myself. TRT is only part of the libido puzzle (see Madman's diagram)

What is the lab range for women?

Anything for sleep! Glad to hear you are not experiencing the itching like before. Thanks to you, I started the solvent-free TP last week. Too early to make any judgements yet. I am using the TP to return to the blended protocol pioneered by @Cataceous using TE+TP ratio of 4:3. FYI, I am...

Why do you feel the need to add either to TRT? You will see very mixed results around here regarding DHEA and preg

No question, but it drives me crazy when people say you just to sleep more as if its a choice. For many of us especially those over 50+ years old, sleeping more is simply not possible. Early morning awakenings is a curse to many

Maybe drop the DHEA so you eliminate a variable. Let us know how it goes.

How did you find out that Pharmacom's prop (the 50 mg/ml version) includes ethyl oleate? I cannot find any ingredient list.

Sorry if I missed it Funk, but does your prop contain benzyl benzoate? If so, do you know the amount?

Good luck on the move. Yes, please post separate thread on low histamine diet. I'm sure there are a few of us here who would be interested.

That's a shame. Are you sure it was the EO? It sounded like you were on the protocol for 4 weeks before the itching started. Prop takes very little time to build up in system so you would think that any allergic reaction would have occurred within the first several days.

I agree with this comment, but there is one major problem with elevated levels 24/7 - your sleep will inevitably suffer which will eventually hurt your recovery and hence your athletic performance. Hell, even 700 TT destroys my sleep waking up totally wired at some ridiculous hour. Maybe...

Prop is potent. A little goes along way. When I was using straight TP, I would always test at peak like you did (about 4-5 hours in my case). It would be interesting to see trough as well just to understand the swing

Many thanks for this and keep the updates coming. I too experienced some odd side effects with Empower's prop and always suspected the benzyl benzoate (listed as 15% on the ingredient listing).

Yes thanks. Can you also link to the propionate thread where Readalot was discussing the purity tests? I have often thought the benzyl benzoate was causing me some issues. And it was significant in Empower's formulation: Propionate (100mg/ml): Benzyl Benzoate 15% / Benzyl Alcohol 1% as...

You've got it right - its about how you feel taking into account your priorities. There are inevitable side effects when you push the envelope of what the body is designed to handle. Some guys are willing to do that because they prioritize athletics performance and aesthetics. Other...

What do you mean by solvent free? Are you referring to prop's ingredient BENZYL BENZOATE? Can you or @FunkOdyssey refer me to the forum thread on this? I have not been following the propionate shortage news.

The one piece of advice I wish I had known before starting TRT years ago is to start low and work your way up gradually instead of the reverse. Overstimulation from supra-physiological doses is common from everything I've read here and experienced firsthand. All of these side effects are...