Re: Normal Homone Level/Benefits

[Guest guest]

I'm a 42yo male that was diagnosed with T=270 at age 40, and no

fertility problems. I was having sadness, depression, ED, hot

flashes, irritability, etc, so I asked my MD for a testosterone check.

Anyway, I was on Androgel for 12 months with virtually no increase

above 330, so I asked to switch to Androderm which got me to 450.

Three months later I started HCG (2,000IU/3x/week), this was six

months ago (Jan 2002). At three months of HCG use (March 2002), my

level was 615 and I'm due for another test next week.

Generally, I find the shots easier than Androgel with the following

benefits over Androgel:

Increase in testicular mass

Improved Libido

Reduced cravings for sweets/sugar

Reduced late night food cravings

Firmer, easier to obtain, and morning erections

Less mess, more discreet to use, don't need to worry about washing it

off after exercise or swimming.

DOWNSIDE: I've lost a lot more hair on top of my head. This

concerns me that my DHT levels are too high. Also, you can get

bruising at the injection sites. HCG must be refrigerated so this

can be a hassle if you travel (pack the needles in your checked

luggage).

Let me know if you want anymore information. Seren.

[Guest guest]

> " DOWNSIDE: I've lost a lot more hair on top of my head. This

> concerns me that my DHT levels are too high. "

I was losing hair on top of my head before T replacement and I haven't

lost any more since then, even though I know I've taken alot at

various times (had high hematocrits for a long time). Plus, I'm alot

hairier everywhere else. I think hair loss on the head has other

components other than just high DHT. I think it has to do with DHT

receptors on the hair follicles on your head.

[Guest guest]

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> > " DOWNSIDE: I've lost a lot more hair on top of my head. This

> > concerns me that my DHT levels are too high. "

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> I was losing hair on top of my head before T replacement and I

haven't

> lost any more since then, even though I know I've taken alot at

> various times (had high hematocrits for a long time). Plus, I'm

alot

> hairier everywhere else. I think hair loss on the head has other

> components other than just high DHT. I think it has to do with DHT

> receptors on the hair follicles on your head.

There is an article on this subject at Brinkzone:

http://www.brinkzone.com/hair.html

I think some people get a compounded topical product with anti-

androgens. This would help lower scalp DHT levels without affecting

systemic levels that much. I haven't seriously looked into it as my

hair is doing fine.

Brad