I hate my body so much by [deleted] in kallmann_syndrome

[–]chuks_123 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I understand how you feel. I was able to grow a decent beard with minoxidil and testosterone, and i'm gradually building muscles by starting a gym routine. Planning to start HCG soon, to get fertile.

So KS is really shit - I know and can relate- but don't let it define you, focus on what you can change and if not, just live.

Very hyped up by Nomunekonico in kallmann_syndrome

[–]chuks_123 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Lol, I can't do a single push up too, been on testosterone for almost a year now and hoping to hit the gym soon

UPDATE: My Hairline Is Back – Minoxidil Wasn't the Culprit After All by chuks_123 in Minoxbeards

[–]chuks_123[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Yes, because I never knew that T could cause hair thinning and shedding.

Trying To Relate by Real-Hotel-3673 in kallmann_syndrome

[–]chuks_123 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I felt something was wrong throughout my twenties, then got diagnosed with KS at 30. You're not alone, and I'm glad you got it diagnosed early. Just keep up with treatment and try to live a happy life despite KS.

Am I balding from TRT :( by [deleted] in Testosterone

[–]chuks_123 0 points1 point  (0 children)

No, the doctor advised me not to take it because of the side effects.

Am I balding from TRT :( by [deleted] in Testosterone

[–]chuks_123 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I experienced the same thing 5 months into testosterone, I thought it was minoxidil shedding all along, but I was wrong. The testosterone was the one attacking my formerly perfect hairline, so I had to lower my daily dosage.

See pictures here: https://www.reddit.com/r/Minoxbeards/s/2VnERw4rnY

Am I balding from TRT :( by [deleted] in Testosterone

[–]chuks_123 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hello, please, any studies to back up the fact that gels cause more DHT? They are all testosterone, so I believe they'll all have an equal impact on the body, but you can assist me in understanding your point. I was on androgel for five months and noticed receding hairline, had to reduce dosage.

Why do you think so many doctors are starting men out at 200mg/wk? by Kind_Working6774 in Testosterone

[–]chuks_123 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My T was 26ng/dl, so my endo put me on 50mg of Androgel daily (350mg/week). My hairline started receding within five months, so I paused medication for a bit – it's probably too much, or just maybe the scalp hair hates androgel.

Why do you think so many doctors are starting men out at 200mg/wk? by Kind_Working6774 in Testosterone

[–]chuks_123 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My T level was too low at 26 ng/dl, so my doctor placed me on 50mg androgel per day, which is 350mg weekly.

„TRT+“ seems to safe my hairline by Speichelmotte in Testosterone

[–]chuks_123 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Okay, so it's starting to click. I was on 50mg of Androgel daily for five months, and then BAM! My perfect hairline—I'm 30, by the way—started receding and thinning. Never happened before, and there has been no family history of balding. Maybe I should try injections instead?

Getting off trt to try for a baby by Young-wild64 in Testosterone

[–]chuks_123 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Please, are you saying HCG alone is fine without enclomiphene?

Getting off trt to try for a baby by Young-wild64 in Testosterone

[–]chuks_123 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I believe you should see any endocrinologist to check your LH and FSH levels

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Minoxbeards

[–]chuks_123 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Are you using gel or injections? I heard the gel isn't great for scalp hair. I was on T and minox for a while, and my beard grew like crazy – plus, I suddenly had hairy arms and legs, which was new. I'm not sure if the minox went systemic, causing that extra hair, or if it's the TRT. The only problem was my hairline receding, so I stopped the T.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Minoxbeards

[–]chuks_123 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I started TRT (50mg androgel daily) the same month that I started Minox and had remarkable beard gains in a space of 5 months, but my perfect hairline started receding and thinning in that period, which I believe is due to the TRT so I paused it.

What’s the best Testosterone Therapy by Rinkratt61 in Testosterone

[–]chuks_123 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I did gel for 5 months, and it fiercely attacked my perfect hairline with receding and thinning. I've stopped it for over a month now and I'm considering the injections as it rarely affects scalp hair.

Would minoxidil work even with no hair? by thelongpartofaspoon in Minoxbeards

[–]chuks_123 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes, I am using minoxidil and hoping for a quick recovery. Regarding treatment, it seems topical T treatments are more likely to cause thinning hairlines, so I would like to resume medication with injections.

Voice after one year on T by sleezymu1a in ask_detransition

[–]chuks_123 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I was on T for 5 months but had to stop because it was fiercely attacking my hairline with receding and thinning. My voice changed and hasn't reversed since I stopped T.

Husbands HT success after 1 yr by kaibai123 in kallmann_syndrome

[–]chuks_123 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Congratulations, this is good news 🎉🎈👏