Posted by jamestheyonger on November 30, 2005, at 12:08:38
In reply to Re: testosterone w/ADs, posted by jamestheyonger on November 29, 2005, at 18:22:09
> Perhaps 500-700 ng/dl would be a place to start.
If you are male, that is. The research I read indicates people are only supplementing T if it is low; it stands to reason that supplementing
T on someone who is normal would increase cancer risks (at least for males). In any case the research I have read indicates T in often low for males and females who are on AD's and/or depressed. I cannot find a study that nails it down as to the cause; is it the AD's or is it the depression (or both).There are several patches for T, this is the preferred method as they yield the smoothest levels. Shots (this is long acting T) tend to have a large peak in levels right after the injection. It is described as quite a rush. I would want to avoid this. There is a gel which is for daily use; it seems to me the patches would give easier smoother dosing. T is available via pills but there are some health risks with some of them.
I read that some people are starting with shots till the correct level is found that moving to a patch.
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