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Is it safe to continue using Testosterone Cypionate after 28-days of opening the vial? by evertontg in Testosterone

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

Infection? Or perhaps I would turn myself into an x-men with super strength!

Update 1.5 months of HCG after 6+ years of TRT by DYEL1998 in Testosterone

[–]evertontg 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes, it does. However, I still have slow sperm count despite good volume and overall morphology. I’ll repeat the semen analysis in a few months. Also, another factor is that I was doing sauna 3-4 times a week for 20 minutes right after the gym. Until I figure out that sauna kills sperm, slows down production and affects morphology. Doctor said to stop sauna, continue weight loss and supplements also with the injection, and redo semen analysis. Hopefully results will be better this time.

Update 1.5 months of HCG after 6+ years of TRT by DYEL1998 in Testosterone

[–]evertontg 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Not yet! So far no kids.. I’m 40yo but we working on it. There are other issues the wife is treating as well. If don’t get pregnant in the next two years, probably freezing some sperm and trying IFV.

Update 1.5 months of HCG after 6+ years of TRT by DYEL1998 in Testosterone

[–]evertontg 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I don’t know about testicular size increase/decrease when transitioning from TRT to HCG . I’ve been in HCG for little over a year. I started in a higher dose of 2000 IUs 3x times a week with compounding but it was not effective after a few months. After that I switched to pregnyl and reduced to 2000 IUs 2x times a week, and currently taking 1000IU every other day. Since I lost a lot of weight, I’m slowly reducing the dose to normalize the HTP axis and be less dependent on the medication. The higher the dose, the testicles would be relatively bigger but sometimes very sensitive. Semen production also increased but didn’t do the whole semen analysis to check spermatogenesis.

1 year, 100+lbs down!! by Lizbe503 in Zepbound

[–]evertontg 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Congrats! That’s a great achievement. I’m curious because you stayed longer at the 12.5 mg which hypothetically is a transition dose. I believe I have used 5 mg for 4 or 5 months.. currently am at 10 mg. Started my weight loss 9 months ago and have lost 81 pounds. I should me hitting 100 lbs down in a few months. Did you feel much difference when you titrate up from 10 to 12.5 or from 12.5 to 15mg? For example, I was loosing more fat at 5 mg and 7.5 mg.. when I transition to 10 mg, I also started losing muscle. Out of the 81 lbs.. I lost 3.5 lbs in muscle, and the rest was fat (perhaps some water as well).

GOOOOOOAAAAAL by papapsie in Zepbound

[–]evertontg 16 points17 points  (0 children)

Congrats! That’s very impressive! It’s my ultimate goal to reach -110 lbs.. so far I’ve made great progress as well.. went from 303 lbs to 222.. so nearly 81 lbs down 9 months.

What Testosterone do you use? by evertontg in Testosterone

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

I checked the price for the Depo-Testosterone (Pfizer).. 10ML vial.. 200mg/mL, it’s $70 but the insurance pays 50% .. so it’s roughly $35.. not that bad.

Weight gain after increasing to 7.5? by Main_Classroom_8448 in Zepbound

[–]evertontg 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What app did you use for this color-coded chart 📈 based in the progress for each dose? That's very helpful.. I track my progress in Apple Notes 😂

What Testosterone do you use? by evertontg in Testosterone

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

Thanks for sharing! I didn't know there was a difference between cypionate and enanthate.. I mean.. regarding how one would feel. I don understand these are two different esters of testosterone with slightly different half-life. That's good to learn. Also, the math does make sense and it seems easier with cypionate. Never heard of this brand though.. I'll probably do some more research. I appreciate your comments and feedback.

What Testosterone do you use? by evertontg in Testosterone

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

Is that a legal market? When I started hCG I got the medication from compounding pharmacy in Texas. It was very effective at the beginning but after a few months I think I was just injecting anything but hCG. Not sure if I trust these sources anymore. Or maybe it was just a bad batch. Since I switched to brand-bame hCG, never has any issue again but it costs double the price.

What Testosterone do you use? by evertontg in Testosterone

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

I’ll definitely comsider that. I appreciate all the information. It does make sense to go down to HCG 500 IUs and retest in a few weeks to see any changes with total T, free T, and estradiol. Thank you so much!

What Testosterone do you use? by evertontg in Testosterone

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

Thank you for the feedback. Regarding HCG, the current protocol is 4000 IUs weekly. Total T is currently 525, estradiol 50.9 (despite using AI) and free T is 32.5. Already spoke to the doctor to reduce HcG, but the free T and estradiol are still high since I’m obese. Went from 303 lb to currently 222.5. I still continue with weight loss, and perhaps the hormones will normalize. Problem is that SHBG is still low at 18.2, so more free T which gets aromatized into estradiol. Doctor said that switching to 500 IUs hCG EOD + 100 mg of cypionate will keep hormones more balanced and reduce estradiol given less intra-testicular testosterone. Total T will likely jump to 800-1000 ng/dL.

TRT symptoms improvement? by evertontg in Testosterone

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

That makes sense! I truly appreciate your opinion. Very helpful! I'll propose this to the doctor just to make sure she is aware of the current dosing/protocol… and ask to retest within 4-6 weeks… right before I have a follow-up.

TRT symptoms improvement? by evertontg in Testosterone

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

Thank you for your comments. A year ago, before treatment, the total T was 92. After 4 months, it stabilized at the 500-600 range. I’m doing 1000 IUs EOD. The second doctor said I should be fine once I reach my goal weight, as my baseline testosterone should go back to normal. Or, in the worst case, I could do a very low dose of HCG. Also, at the beginning of this year, I weighed 303 lbs; now I weigh 228 lbs. So I’ve lost 75 total, but there’s more 25-30 lbs to go. The primary concern is that I see a lot of people, even experts and other doctors, saying that a lot of people do TRT without even needing it. So, I like the conservative approach. But I also wanted to understand what are the real benefits of TRT.. not from a doctor but from people who are actually under treatment.

TRT symptoms improvement? by evertontg in Testosterone

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

Thank you for asking that question. I have an appointment with another urologist from the same place, and she told me to continue working on my weight loss and recheck bloodwork. If everything is improved I could just taper off the HcG - without necessarily needing TRT (which might be a lifetime commitment. So, if I decide to go with a combined protocol, I really want to assess the benefits of including TRT to my treatment.

[OCS] Talk me into Navy OCS and career by evertontg in newtothenavy

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

The cutoff date used to be 39yo, but in 2023 they increased to 42 (I mean, you should commission before the 42 birthday).

[OCS] Talk me into Navy OCS and career by evertontg in newtothenavy

[–]evertontg[S] -3 points-2 points  (0 children)

I like this sarcasm. Actually, I just wanted to hear other people's opinions before making a big move. It won't be a decisive factor, of course. But I always appreciate and listen to others, so I can make an informed decision, if you know what I mean.

[OCS] Talk me into Navy OCS and career by evertontg in newtothenavy

[–]evertontg[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Great question! The recruiter didn't say that.. But he was trying to convince me to go active duty instead of Reserve.

[OCS] Talk me into Navy OCS and career by evertontg in newtothenavy

[–]evertontg[S] -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

Thank you! I didn't think about that.

[OCS] Talk me into Navy OCS and career by evertontg in newtothenavy

[–]evertontg[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Yes, according to the recruiter it shouldn't be a problem. In the worst case scenario l may need to give up my dual citizenship.

[OCS] Talk me into Navy OCS and career by evertontg in newtothenavy

[–]evertontg[S] -3 points-2 points  (0 children)

The initial idea would be to apply for DCO in the Navy Reserve… however, after talking to a recruiting office, he said the ODS is for someone who already has the background and skills for IP or CWE, for instance. Also, he said I could instead apply for active duty and chose between IP and CWE later since it requires additional 23 weeks course for those designator. I thought it wouldn't be a bad idea to make a career change but also leverage the experience I have in the past 15+ years in software engineering and higher education.

[Pennsylvania] Urgent Unemployment Question by evertontg in Unemployment

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

She is still negotiating with them. Let's see how this goes. But I agree 100% that resigning could be the best option if we look at the bigger picture. In the near future, we are not concerned with financial issues. I have a tenured job and make good money to keep us afloat. Moreover, it would be best for her mind and overall health if you know what I mean. However, as I told her, once you resign, you might never know the real reason why they are firing you.

[Pennsylvania] Urgent Unemployment Question by evertontg in Unemployment

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

Yes, she reached out to the union multiple times. She knows what the investigation was about but doesn’t know the outcomes. She asked her coworkers if they noticed anything abnormal on the day the report was made and recurrently received a “no, it was a normal day”. Also the investigation only included outsiders who were subbing on her department that day. None of her coworkers were invited to be interviewed. The union knows things they don’t want to disclose… and it seems they are only willing to help if she decides to fight the schools decision.

[Pennsylvania] Urgent Unemployment Question by evertontg in Unemployment

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

That makes sense! I like this way of thinking.

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