(UPDATE) It’s cellulitis! I got prescribed antibiotics.
7 day treatment, should be good in no time. Thanks to who helped!
** **Pinned my side delt 2 days ago .5 test IM. First day had a lump under site. next day lump was gone but my bicep has gotten red, warm and slightly swollen. I woke up today and it’s kind of spread, not much though. Theres no pain just slight soreness which i usually get after pinning. Nothing wrong with my shoulder though. No fever/ chills. Did i pin too shallow and the oil ran down my arm? Cellulitis? Do i go to the doctor? Just wondering what i should do and if anybody that has experienced this could help me out id greatly appreciate it!

I’ve been doing 250 mg of test this cycle and have been having an issue for a couple months now where I wake up with erections that are starting to be painful or go numb. I can always get rid of it with a walk and some coffee but I’m worried about long-term damage.

The erection will not go away by itself and cold showers don’t work. Exercise and a stimulant seem to be the only thing that help.

Has anybody else experienced this?

I've never tried it but my doctor recently told me I'm low and thinking about going on a very low dose. What I could use help with is muscle since I've always lacked it even though I workout quite heavy + hard even now. Men who don't workout at all tend to look like they have more muscle than me lol.

Also have lifelong issues with anxiety, depression, motivation, etc and wondering if low dose TRT would help. I am concerned about side effects so that's mainly why I'm thinking about low dose.

Anyone getting decent benefits from low or modest amounts of TRT without incurring many side effects or downsides ?

So my primary care doctor after all my labs agreed to start me on testosterone. This is the prescription he wrote me.

100mg injection once a month? Doesn't seem right to me but maybe you guys will have better insight. My understanding it should be like once a week or once every two weeks at least?

Blood work came back and doctor says since I have normal but low end of normal testosterone and feel the side effect of low testosterone (fatigued, low motivation, etc), that he believes I’m a good candidate for TRT.

Given the numbers, I do appear to have normal free testosterone. From what I read online, it appears free is what matters? Is that correct? And what would low total but normal free testosterone mean?

UPDATE: I was wrong he said 300mg a week split in two doses of test lol

My husband told me he is taking 300mg of test twice a week. We want another baby so he said he is going to start taking 500iu of HCG a week. Won’t he have to lower his test dose? Isn’t 600mg a week really high? Or will he need to take bigger dose of HCG? I just feel like it isn’t right. Any advice or guidance?

Anybody had experience with this compared to injections

I asked about the injections but my endo kept saying some mumbo jumbo about have a baseline of test to start and doing 3 cycles to stabilise…. Is this correct

We are going off a test i took that diagnosed me with a adrenal insufficiency i took the test that day with about a hours sleep and a few oxys in my system to help me handle my nerve pain

Test was 9.4 and 12.7 although these was also on the afternoon

Igf-1 was on the higher end of normal and other hormones sbg fsh, etc were ok besides acth and cortisol and test
I cant seem to find the free test result on the nhs bloods but i spoke to my endo about it and she said it was also low i think? Now i repeated the bloods at 8am yesterday and im awaiting results (fully rested and drug free besides from my hydrocortisone i take for my Adrenal insufficiency)

I’m 37 and located in Houston, TX. I recently found out my testosterone level is 168, and after further evaluation, I was told I have secondary hypogonadism.
My doctor prescribed Natesto because my wife and I would like to have more children, so preserving fertility is very important to me. I’m hesitant to start traditional testosterone injections because of their potential impact on sperm production and fertility.
The problem is that I can’t seem to find Natesto anywhere. I’ve called multiple pharmacies around Houston, and nobody seems to have it in stock or can tell me when they’ll get it.
Has anyone recently been able to find Natesto in Houston or anywhere in Texas? If so, which pharmacy did you use?
I’m also wondering about the natural route. With testosterone as low as 168, has anyone successfully increased their levels significantly through weight loss, lifting, better sleep, diet, supplements, or other lifestyle changes? Is getting from the 100s into a healthy range naturally realistically possible with secondary hypogonadism?
And for anyone who needed treatment but still wanted to preserve fertility, what options did you discuss with your doctor?
Would really appreciate hearing about your experiences.

First cycle check list?

Want to make sure I have everything on hand for my first cycle for anything that could come about
Background: recently went from 183-185lbs down to 135-140lbs over a 7 month period. With the help of Trt 140mg wk and peptides. Feel great overall now, very lean but want to build muscle mass.
I’d like to run a cycle 16-20 weeks 300mg test then go back to a cruise or my trt dose. I’m fixed so fertility when coming off isn’t a concern.
Have 2 300mg 10 ml bottles on hand plan on ordering more as the first order was just a test from a supplier to make sure it came
What else should I have on hand? What ai to control E2 if things get out of hand in that department?

I have a quick question for those with experience taking DIM.
I’m currently on 200 mg of testosterone every other week, and lately I’ve noticed it’s been much harder to lose weight than it used to be.
For those of you who take TRT and DIM together, what has your experience been? Did you notice any difference with weight loss, water retention, or overall how you felt? Do you think it’s been worth adding, or did you not notice much of a benefit?
I’d appreciate hearing about your personal experiences before I bring it up with my doctor. Thanks!

Kind of embarrassing, but here I am. Hello! So I’ve been back and forth on the thought of starting treatment. I’m currently 41, 157 pounds (not the good kind) and do go to the gym but it mainly just keeps me loose.

I’ve been experiencing lack of energy, motivation, and 0 sex drive. Married 18 years and have become a google science experiment in bed. I have a prescription for Viagra 100mg but it doesn’t always work. Brain fog, just getting through the day is exhausting.

I brought this up with my PCP and wanted my testosterone levels checked. I came out at total of 426 and she refused to prescribe anything under 300. Instead she put me on antidepressants, which doesn’t help the libido part.

With this, what were some of your levels before starting treatment? Do you think it would help? I was also looking to consult with her about Clomid, I heard that can bring up your levels naturally and help with libido as well?

If I’m interested in starting treatment and if she doesn’t agree with treatment for not being under 300, what online therapy’s are good and cost effective, or options I should look into?

This feeling is a nightmare and unable to be myself is torture. I feel like the lack of everything is causing the depression which is making things worse.

Has anybody switched from IM injections to sub at with insulin needles and had better results ? More stable levels, better overall feeling ??

Has anyone noticed their nipples more like I feel like they are hard all the time and I can see them through my shirt a lot more … I mean my pecks have grown in size is this just normal as I and growing out of the size of shirt I normally wear … is it just mental like I can def see me putting on size in the chest which I’ve been working on my chest like crazy … anyways am I just noticing it because I’m focusing on building a chest

just curious if anyone has ever managed to naturally bring their low testosterone levels up?

I've been diagnosed with hypogonadotrophic hypogonadism which essentially means my pituitary gland is working normally but, what it should be doing is increasing production of LH and FSH.

I've been on testosterone cypionate for a few weeks and my levels are all good but just curious if people have been able to do it naturally.

I'm going to get my levels checked, and my doc said to do it early (no later than 9am) because that's when levels are highest and taper off around 11am/noon

However, I work a mid-shift and wake up around 11:30am, so my sleep/wake cycle isn't as common as the general population. If levels are highest when you wake up, am I supposed to get tested hours earlier?

Basically, for those who aren't part of 9-5 society does it really matter?

Background:

I am 29, 5 feet 8 inches tall, and 282 lbs (down from 330 due to GLP1).

I am a T2 diabetic, but my A1C is 5.7.

I am/have dealt with anxiety, stress, and depression for pretty much all of my adult life. I don't have a strong support system and have had to get things done on my own since 18.

About a year ago, I pulled off my 2nd big move within a two-year span, and I immediately noticed a downward turn in my mood, energy, and overall

I'm currently on 300 mg of Wellbutrin, and I'm on 10 mg of Lexapro (just started about a month ago) along with my weekly GLP1. The depression and rotten mood are why I decided to get tested, just to explore all options. I am also back in the gym 5 days a week and have been for about 3 weeks now. Additionally, I did a sleep study last year and got diagnosed with very mild sleep apnea; however, I have been in myofunctional therapy since Dec to retrain my tongue, and my snoring has reduced significantly.

My libido is iffy, I think, and I couldn't tell you the last morning erection I had that wasn't urine-induced. Even though the test results say my levels are normal, they're still low IMO and very borderline. I also recognize the lifestyle factors, which is why I gave context. Should I circle back to my doctor for treatment options via meds, or should I not be too alarmed and stick to my weight loss and fitness? Anyone have a similar story?

testosterone level:- 689ng/dl(earlier 152-->332-->444)

Lh around 4

Tsh (concerning):- 6.09(earlier 3.35)

Fsh rpg in normal range

18M have bad body structure narrow shoulder, bubble butt.. i checked blood reports testosterone level is 689 ng/dl earlier it was 444 and prior to it was around 153 and fsh is pretty good but Tsh is bit more and inc from 3.35 to 6.09 honesty it feels like livin' in hell with this feature along with size down there only Great thing puberty has done is above avg height and extremely deep voice that's it 😭

38M very active. I’ve had lower T (230-500 range w free T also low, T usually sits low 300). My normal assay Estradiol is usually around 26 but I did a Estradiol, Sensitive [LC/MS-MS] test vs just regular estradiol from Quest and it was 13. What does that mean to folks here? Seems low…

32 year old male, 5’10 221lbs, single no kids

Diet is in check and I lift 5xweek. I feel most of the symptoms of low t. Anyone with similar numbers hop on and feel a change? I have been very unmotivated lately which led me to check my numbers. No morning wood, always tired and just kind of coasting, slacking at work, minor anxiety.

I have been on a weight loss journey for a while now, lost 110lbs, regained 40, been on reta for 3 months to help with regain.

Okay, so im 25 years old. Training for 3 years, 85kg, pretty lean looking good for natural guy. Me and my 2 friends wanted to hop on classic test cycle. We started the same time, died dailed in, training stronger than ever but for me dose of 400mg Test E feels a lot weaker than for them. Their physique changed drastically after 16 weeks while mine is just ok for cycle. They have a few side effect and i dont have any, my blood work is super cleand while they have a few highs, just like im not a good responder for test. Do you have any advice?

I am planning on running my first steroid cycle in about a month or so. I signed up for rhythm full panel blood test once a month. Here is my cycle plan
250mg test C two vials
Anavar 25mg
Minoxidil3mg+finasteride 1.2mg pill form
Accutane (50mg)
This will be probably 16-20 weeks long
Also have 5000 iu of HCG. Was planning on taking that during the cycle. Is that a good idea or should I wait till after?

My AI is arimidex and then for the pct I have nolvadex and Clomid.
Some background of me is that I have been lifting for about 5 years consistently and inconsistently for the last 4 months I’ve been dialed with diet and sleep and have been seeing alot better results. I want to take my physique to the next level and want to get the mental and physical benefit’s of testosterone.

Just so yall are aware I’ve benched 315 squatted 455 dl 420 back when I was 16-17 but due to working 50-60 weeks as a plumber plus community college has hindered my progress. Anyway here is my concern is acne, gyno(I have a little gyno right now) and hair loss. I’ve struggled with all of these for a while which is why i bought the Accutane and finasteride. Blood pressure is also a concern

Going to buy some supplements for liver and heart health. Fish oil, milk thistle etc,

I have a couple if questions that hopefully somebody with more experience can help me with.

Is this amount of oral steroids safe for my liver?

Should I take HCG while on cycle or after? Or both?

Can I pin test in my ass with an insulin needle? I know it probably should be IM but I’ve seen some mixed answers.

If I start feeling high estrogenic side effects like rocks in my nipples is that when I should take the arimidex?

How can I not get PIP?

Any advice is appreciated as I am a beginner and am willing to learn and get the best possible outcome of this cycle.

Going to add nandrolone to my TRT. Will run approx 1.5:1 Test C : Deca in split doses

160mg/week Test : 100mg/week Deca. Anyone else run (or ran) similar and can you tell me your experience. My labs are perfect.

Hello so I’ve been running 750mg of test E and 350 mg of tren going on 8 weeks now. My most recent blood checks came back and my estradiol was super high 169 pg/mL I have aromasin to take I just hadn’t started yet. What would be my proper dosage and about how long should I be taking it? Thanks for all help.

I purchased five vials of Pharmaqo testosterone cypionate from napsgear. None of the inside label numbers on the vials can be matched and verified on Pharmaqo’s site. Was I sold bad vials?

I know that I need bloods done but I know nothing about them..

I live in australia how would I go about getting this done? whats the names of all the speacific tests I need done? and then how to I read the results

Are there any other things I need done before i start the first pin?