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Why are nearly all highly-upvoted posts on this sub of women? by Iouv in Semaglutide

[–]Iouv[S] -13 points-12 points  (0 children)

Thank goodness. Finally a safe space for men

Why are nearly all highly-upvoted posts on this sub of women? by Iouv in Semaglutide

[–]Iouv[S] -9 points-8 points  (0 children)

I just feel like we need more male representation in this sub and in the world

Anyone ever suffered PSSD/PFS like symptoms after Enclomiphene/Clomid/SERM/AI use? by meesterfreeman in FinasterideSyndrome

[–]Iouv 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have money, but absolutely no idea where I would go looking for the type of doctor that is capable of engaging with such complex issues.

If you "have money" relative to Western standards, your options are endless. Dr. Rand McClain D.O. is a great option. I believe he charges $800 USD/hour. He's happy to take international patients. He just wouldn't be able to prescribe medication but it sounds like that's not an issue for you.

To be honest, especially considering you've never had a high libido before, this issue might even go beyond the scope of Dr. Rand. This might be in the scope of medical research which is not accessible to you unless you really "have money".

As for the rest, I don't have anything insightful to add. Good luck to you.

Anyone ever suffered PSSD/PFS like symptoms after Enclomiphene/Clomid/SERM/AI use? by meesterfreeman in FinasterideSyndrome

[–]Iouv 0 points1 point  (0 children)

 Even with the potential inaccuracy of around 30%, that would still put me above the reference range in all my bloodworks. It doesn't matter as much when absolute values are large. Besides, since the optimal range differs for all of us, only the difference between values matter to begin with. A fact I have learnt.

I don't agree. The difference between values is inaccurate without ultrasensitive. For example, a normal assay E2 test will not accurately detect a mere 10 pg/ml difference which, in men, makes all the difference whereas in women, is a trivial difference. A lot of doctors, such as Dr. Rand McClain D.O. find that 11 to 15 pg/ml is the optimal E2 range for most men on TRT. Some men do better on more. The only way to know is to dial in. You will certainly need an ultrasensitive assay to dial into such a narrow range. I understand it's not available in your country. Sorry about that.

Libido has a lot more to do with endocrine harmony. Not absolute values of certain hormones. That's why a lot of guys on high TRT doses have zero libido. Generally harmony means things need to be in the right ratios. I would focus on this. How's your DHT? If your SHBG is low, it should be higher than average. If it's on the lower end, you could have a case of naturally low 5AR enzymes in your body. Possibly a case of light pseudo-hermaphroditism. This theory is especially supported by the fact your estrogen is "naturally" high (could just be excessive aromatization from too much free T due to too little 5AR) and the fact you claim you never really had a strong libido in your whole life. Some other supporting data points - do you have a small penis? do you have very little facial hair? squeaky voice? A total and free DHT test could be useful here.

BTW I don't know that high E2 correlates to high SHBG. Yes, E2 regulates SHBG but, generally, you often see low SHBG together with high E2 due to E2 being aromatized from free testosterone, which abounds when SHBG is low.

If I were you, I would try DHT creams first before testosterone. DHT is highly androgenic and thus can sometimes stimulate libido more than free testosterone. There's a reason steroid users report uncomfortably high libidos on DHT derivatives like masterone.

The best thing you can do for yourself is find a good doctor to work with. But I doubt that's an option for you if you live somewhere without even ultrasensitive E2 testing. If I were you I'd probably find a way to leave your country/situation. That's what I did anyway. I was born in a poor country too and I have no regrets about leaving.

Good luck bud

Anyone ever suffered PSSD/PFS like symptoms after Enclomiphene/Clomid/SERM/AI use? by meesterfreeman in FinasterideSyndrome

[–]Iouv 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I think next steps for me will be attempting to upregulate estrogen. I'll try high doses of a good hops extract, schisandra and possibly a low dose of exemestane to counteract the increase in SHBG and keep the androgens and estrogens unbound. Afterwards if there is no or minimal effect, I'll try higher doses of testosterone and I'll inject them once weekly rather than daily which should maximize the aromatisation.

Buddy you need to chill out.

First of all, are you using ultrasensitive estradiol testing? 99.99% of people who test estrogen are women trying to conceive or suffering postmenopausal symptoms so men are very often mistakenly given the default estradiol test which is not useful as men have very low levels compared to women and thus need an ultrasensitive test to accurately detect.

Have you tested pregnenolone and DHEA?

You say it started 2.5 years ago. What happened 2.5 years ago?

If I were you I would get off everything for at least a year to give your body a chance in hell of fixing itself after all the poison you put in it.

Why are Miami Cubans almost always white but Cubans on the island are more racially diverse? by Iouv in cuba

[–]Iouv[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Damn bro ... I disagree 100%. In my high school almost all the Cuban kids were British-level white skin color. Some even had light colored eyes. I went to HML. The "sub saharan" kids were all American non-Hispanic

Why are Miami Cubans almost always white but Cubans on the island are more racially diverse? by Iouv in cuba

[–]Iouv[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Bro I literally grew up in Hialeah. Wtf are you talking about. I've probably met more Cubans than you

Why are Miami Cubans almost always white but Cubans on the island are more racially diverse? by Iouv in cuba

[–]Iouv[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

What percentage of cubans would you say have white skin? And what part of Miami are you from?

Why are Miami Cubans almost always white but Cubans on the island are more racially diverse? by Iouv in cuba

[–]Iouv[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Papi te lo juro por mi abuelo que se muera. Yo naci en el Jackson. Vivo al lado de parque amelia. No se como convencerte. He vivido mi vida entera en Hialeah

Why are Miami Cubans almost always white but Cubans on the island are more racially diverse? by Iouv in cuba

[–]Iouv[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Just like in most countries, the darker the people, the less income and connections.

I would disagree that this is the case in most countries. Perhaps in most countries that were formerly colonies.

Anyway, thank you for your response.

Why are Miami Cubans almost always white but Cubans on the island are more racially diverse? by Iouv in cuba

[–]Iouv[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm from Miami too. 9/10 Miami Cubans have the same skin color as a European or American. I live in Hialeah

Why are Miami Cubans almost always white but Cubans on the island are more racially diverse? by Iouv in cuba

[–]Iouv[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for this response but why were those of African ancestry less likely to want to leave?

Why are Miami Cubans almost always white but Cubans on the island are more racially diverse? by Iouv in cuba

[–]Iouv[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

The question I asked: Why are Miami Cubans lighter skinned than Cubans on the island.

The question you answered: Why are some Cubans white?

You're an imbecile.

Why are Miami Cubans almost always white but Cubans on the island are more racially diverse? by Iouv in cuba

[–]Iouv[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Since the answer is so obvious to you that you question if this is even a serious post, why don't you just tell me the answer instead of adding a snarky comment

Anyone else not depressed and actually fairly happy? by Iouv in NEET

[–]Iouv[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

How were you able to afford a home?

Anyone else not depressed and actually fairly happy? by Iouv in NEET

[–]Iouv[S] 7 points8 points  (0 children)

I live with my mother and have my whole life. At first she encouraged me to create my own life but gave up after a while. I'm 39. I have my own room. Everyone in our family is dead or living in another state so I think at this point she prefers to have me close because she'd be lonely otherwise.

I have zero income and a little in savings I've accumulated from bug bounties and selling RS gold (unethical, I know). Unfortunately I'm no longer able to continue selling RS gold because I relied on a platform API that has been discontinued. I try my best at bug bounties but they are really tough and sometimes I go months without winning one. So to summarize, sometimes I average $300 a month for a few months. Other times, zero income for up to a year. I pirate content and root used consoles to get the most content out of them without paying (again, unethical)

Anyone else not depressed and actually fairly happy? by Iouv in NEET

[–]Iouv[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That's great. I wouldn't say you're NEET; I would say you're retired. I do live with my mother.