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[ganimede]

When I had all the reaction issues from Testim a couple of months ago which resulted in my switching to Testogel, Iffy told me to have bloods done after 6 weeks to see what my T levels were like. Unfortunately, that timing made it the end of the year and I couldn't get an appointment with one of the nurses at my doctor's surgery at all. The main

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[ftmichael]

Oh god, how frustrating. First the appointment issues, then having to redo the blood sample anyway - although at least you got in and out quickly and for free, yay! - and now your levels being so low. I'm not surprised you've not been feeling great with your hormones out of whack like that. You poor boy. :( And it's all the more frustrating given that you've been struggling with dosages and delivery methods for all this time. I'd be pretty fed up too. Maybe the hysto will help though. :-/

[ganimede]

The bizarre thing is the one main issue that I'm still having with T had completely disappeared the 2-3 weeks before I had my blood test and although it's come back a bit since then, it's not as bad as it has been when I've had higher T levels. Which is completely weird especially as T is supposed to help this particular issue.

I'm really not sure if the hysto would help or not. I'm concerned that even though oestrogen is not my favourite hormone, at least, pre-hysto I still have the option of it and I'm not left completely hormone-less. I have no idea what would that would do but it doesn't sound like a good thing.

[ftmichael]

That is very bizarre indeed. I have no idea what that's about. :-/

Being completely hormone-less would mean basically being post-menopausal. So you'd be at increased risk for things like osteoporosis. :-/ If you went off T, you'd have to get oestrogen prescribed instead. I don't blame you one bit for being concerned. You could see about having your ovaries left in so oestrogen would still be an option, if you want. I know that's not ideal either though. But I do know that lots of people found that T was more effective post-hysto and had to lower their doses. I don't remember if I mentioned it at the time, but I noticed my facial hair coming in slightly faster within less than a week after my hysto. That's why I dropped my dose from 50mg/week to 40mg/week. There's no way to predict whether you'll have a similar experience though. :-/ It does seem to be common but it's definitely not universal.

[bella_cheval]

:(

That sucks. Seven years and the doctors still haven't gotten your T dose right? I know it's a process but dang, seven years? Hope they get you straightened out right quick.

[ganimede]

I know, I'm an awkward sod.

[wellinever]

have you tried nebido yet? i've got on really well with that, levels are really consistent. sorry to hear you're having a shit time with gel.

[ganimede]

Oh yes, I switched to Nebido after Sustanon and I was on it for about two years. Sustanon gave me horrendous mood swings which Nebido did sort out so that was good but I was still having other issues like lack of energy and stuff. That's why I moved onto the gel but that doesn't seem to be sorting them out either.

[zedsterthemyuu]

Oh wow... that completely sucks!! You'd think that 7 years would be more than enough to get your T-levels worked out... At least free parking!! Also, your lack of T has not affected your dashing good looks one bit.

[ganimede]

Oh, you flatterer.

[assiduous1]

Don't get discouraged! I know it's been a tough ride.