Splitting T dosage to reduce DHT spike

lexer · Jul 27, 2017

hi guys, great site.
I was using 100 mgs of testosterone cypionate per week and on day 2 after injection, my T levels were over 1000 and dht was about 150 ( top of range is 90).
I am 50 and currently have a slightly enlarged prostate which my urologist says is normal for a man my age.
my question is this: I am guessing many DHT related side effects happen when you get super spikes the 3 days following an injection since dht spikes above normal ranges with a 100 mg injection; at least for me.
would breaking up the injection into twice per week ( 50mgs every Monday and Thursday ) reduce those high dht spikes thus minimizing dht related effects such as hair loss and prostate issues? does this make sense and are there studies on this?
thank you

Vince Carter · Jul 27, 2017

DHT isn't a phobia condition, if YOU aren't experiencing negative sides and your health is otherwise normal, what's the concern? DHT in and of itself as "bad" is just not true.

captain · Jul 27, 2017

You could try Transdermal and HCG daily or lower your dose and use HCG daily. I recall that HCG may increase progesterone and that would lower DHT if I remember correctly. I think Dr. John said that the use of progesterone to lower excessively high DHT would be it's only recommended use for a man.

lexer · Jul 27, 2017

I do get some dht side effects so would splitting the doasge reduce those related effects?

Vince Carter · Jul 27, 2017

a Transdermal is far more likely to act on increasing his DHT than injections. That's a fact excepting for an individuals particular physiology(?)

lexer · Jul 27, 2017

I understand fully about creams and gel. I am just wondering if splitting the injection will reduce dht spikes?

Vince Carter · Jul 27, 2017

Im not going to steer you off of your DHT fear, DHT is not bad and you've not in any of four posts said what problems youre having, besides irrational fear.

lexer · Jul 27, 2017

I already have a slightly enlarged prostate which i dont want to make any worse. I also dont want my hair to thin out.
i notice some thinning when dht is high.

captain · Jul 27, 2017

The idea of transdermal was that he wouldn't be spiking his levels but yes transdermal may increase DHT.

Vince · Jul 27, 2017

I don't know if splitting your dose of T will reduce your spike of DHT, but worth a try. You can use Cialis daily for prostate health, we have some good threads on it.

captain · Jul 27, 2017

The thing with hair you don't know if DHT is thinning it or it would be thinning anyway. You just deal with what ever happens because your not going to change it. You can spend a lot of money trying but I don't think you get much bang for the buck.

bluerage · Jul 28, 2017

I'd also like to know if it's possible to lower DHT to reduce the side effects. Since starting TRT I've noticed considerable hair loss and acne.

captain · Jul 28, 2017

Sounds like your T dose is too high.

bluerage · Jul 28, 2017

captain said:
Sounds like your T dose is too high.

Actually my doctor would prefer if it were higher. My TT is usually between 680-750. Even at these levels my DHT and bio available are at the top of/slightly over range.

lexer · Jul 28, 2017

Bluerage
try splittimg the dose, either 40 mgs every monday and thursday or 50 mgs every monday and thursday.
this will reduce your dht spikes.

bluerage · Jul 29, 2017

lexer said:
Bluerage
try splittimg the dose, either 40 mgs every monday and thursday or 50 mgs every monday and thursday.
this will reduce your dht spikes.

Thanks but I'm already injecting every other day.