Posted by Optimist on December 28, 2004, at 12:25:40
In reply to Re: Angrogel (low testosterone)experiences, posted by stann on December 26, 2004, at 13:02:54
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> > The testosterone injections produce an effect that lasts up to two weeks, so I would avoid them if I were you. If the injection dose is too high you will feel horrible for one or two weeks with no way to reverse it.
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> > The androgel is absorbed over 3-4 days, so the gel does accumulate in the skin and it takes that long for the effects to dminish.
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> > You might even consider trying 2.5gms Androgel every other day and see if you can tolerate that.
> > I sympathize with your predicament as I know the feeling of too much testosterone stimulation can be extremely unpleasant and at the same time, having too little is not good for one's long term quality of life.
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> > The clomiphene could be effective, although there is no guarantee it won't overstimulate.
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> > Another possiblity might be to use the testoterone along with a drug that has a calming effect (whatever that might be in your case).
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> > PeterJ
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> From what I have read about Clomiphene, it is suppose to work very well and is said to be a more natural way of getting T in our system.Wish I could get my hands on some right now.My Appt with the endo is over a month away from now.I hate waiting.
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> Stann....
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I wouldn't recommend the clomiphene(clomid). Many bodybuilders use it during/after a cycle of steroids to maintain/regain their testicular mass and function. They often report mood swings, and pms type behaviour. I think it's due to a progesterone effect the drug may impart. So while it may increase your testosterone levels you may not like the other side effects. Not for a mood disorder anyways.Taking an anti-estrogen can help to increase your natural testosterone levels. Nolvadex is the most popular I believe, among bodybuilders/athletes anyways. I'd have to jog my memory for some other anti-estrogen compounds that are useful but I know Nolvadex is a good choice.
Testosterone and estrogen are invertly associated, so when one goes up the other usually goes down.
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