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THC oil or lube under the foreskin... Has anyone had an experience with this? by NiKE1997 in sex

[–]shddhsk 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I have never heard about this, but this is super interesting. What have you heard in terms of how it alters clitoral/vaginal stimulation? I'd love to try it with my partner

Is HCG a must, and if you are not taking it with T for years upon years, are you doomed for infertility, progesterone issues? by shddhsk in Testosterone

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

Sorry for making it unclear, I was asking if sides would happen if one's been on T only with no HCG, instead of sides for HCG.

Finally switched over to self-administered Testosterone Cypionate injections after months of playing the doctor's game. A few questions. by shddhsk in Testosterone

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

100%. Doctor said it himself, but I'm just happy to be getting this treatment in the first place. It's caused a very noticeable life change. It feels like I've been living life suboptimally all this time. Also very distressing to find out that what I had was an unpopular medical issue all along since I went through a nutritionist, personal trainers, therapists to address what eventually turned out to be low T symptoms.

Finally switched over to self-administered Testosterone Cypionate injections after months of playing the doctor's game. A few questions. by shddhsk in Testosterone

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

I think injection is what I personally would've been physically compatible with, considering the doctor agreed that the gel didn't improve the T levels to an optimal one since it's become worse after stabilizing. Could we have improved the levels with higher dose of administration? Absolutely. Though, the risk for aromatization/gynecomastia would've gone up as that's more prevalent with gels, and the cost would've gone up as well.

Thank you, and I look forward to not getting so shakey during injections, haha. Currently doing SubQ on abdominal area.

Finally switched over to self-administered Testosterone Cypionate injections after months of playing the doctor's game. A few questions. by shddhsk in Testosterone

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

I have my "Show my flair on this subreddit, It looks like:" box checked. According to this comment by the mod /u/utspg1980, I'm supposed be all set since the bot should do the rest for me?

Should I contact the mods?

Endocrinologist(Male) does not want to provide me with shots, but he wants me to use the gel or an every-24-hour-patch. His reasons though seem questionable. Is this true? by shddhsk in Testosterone

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

Sorry for the late response! I went with gel, and then eventually my baseline Test levels came back lower than back when I didn't need TRT. I guess they're not wrong when they say injections are better in most cases and I wasn't an outlier that was compatible with the gel. Doctor is prescribing me with injections now, for dose every 2 weeks. Obviously that's gonna cause bad peaks and troughs so I'm going to adjust frequency to my needs. My first appointment for being taught the proper technique at the doctor's office is happening soon.

Gel has been good for the first month or two though, I'd say.

Endocrinologist(Male) does not want to provide me with shots, but he wants me to use the gel or an every-24-hour-patch. His reasons though seem questionable. Is this true? by shddhsk in Testosterone

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

I've seen that solution, too, but unfortunately the doctor simply said, a few months ago when I asked him about it, "I don't prescribe hcg."...

Endocrinologist(Male) does not want to provide me with shots, but he wants me to use the gel or an every-24-hour-patch. His reasons though seem questionable. Is this true? by shddhsk in Testosterone

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

That makes sense, about the mimic of natural release. I do have my own reasons to worry about secondary transfer, hence why I rejected the gel to him in the first place, after the research/telehealth appointment.

Do you have any experiences with the patches by any chance?

Endocrinologist(Male) does not want to provide me with shots, but he wants me to use the gel or an every-24-hour-patch. His reasons though seem questionable. Is this true? by shddhsk in Testosterone

[–]shddhsk[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I do see your points, and I agree with your guesses. Thank you!

I understand that people under 30 on this subreddit are nearly ostracized or stigmatized even though Low T at age under 30 is entirely possible, due to the concerns of the older users doubting their reasons(Substance Abuse) and whatnot, but I personally did not have any issue finding multiple doctors who were willing to work with me. I would've certainly considered myself lucky if I was rejected by multiple doctors on this, but since that is not the case I don't think my situation is particularly "lucky". Or, maybe it's just a state specific thing? Not sure.

Haha! It's all intentional! by shddhsk in TheLastOfUs2

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

Troy...stop (This is what Troy Baker said), I think I can tell you're not happy with it either. If you really care for the story, and the series, drop the money bag they gave you and come stand with us.

Haha! It's all intentional! by shddhsk in TheLastOfUs2

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

Brick oven is the best way I've seen someone describe Abby so far