Posted by alohashirt on November 30, 2005, at 19:36:18
In reply to Re: testosterone w/ADs, posted by jamestheyonger on November 30, 2005, at 12:08:38
> > Perhaps 500-700 ng/dl would be a place to start.
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> 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).
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> 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.
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> I read that some people are starting with shots till the correct level is found that moving to a patch.
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The gel smells nasty, the patch is unreliable, even though it produces a hump I prefer a shot every ten to 14 days.
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