Wideguy -
my experience with testosterone replacement is sad
My uninformed family DR. started me on cypionate 200mg per week I.M. Blood tests showed it was still below the norm, so he moved it up to 400mg per week...After months I was holding lots of water, High blood pressure and was told I had polycythemia (too many red blood cells)
Today we know these are all side effects of cypionate and estrogen out of control.
All he wanted to do was put me on water pills (hydrochlorot) and told me I was drinking too much water....time for a new DR.
Now with a well informed DR I have been working with a three blend of cypionate, enanthate and propionate.
Today I have had the best luck with a 4 blend of propionate 30 mg; phenylpropionate 60mg; isocaproate 60 mg; decanoate 100 mg; 250 mg per week. I know thats not much for bodybuilding, but it keeps my libido up and my depression under control.
I use anastrozole (arimidex) for excess estrogen control. Right at 20.
HGH 2 I.U. per day 5 days a week. All my meds are prescribed by a DR and come from a compound pharmacy.
In December I did a 25 day run with IGF-1, but whats a whole other story.
I get my blood checked every 2 weeks at the local blood bank for high red blood cells, and pull 500cc if my hematocrit is over 45 (normal range is 36-50)
Labcorp blood workup every 6 months.
And yes I am on a 52 week cycle, at 62, thats probably ok and doesnt really matter at this point!
I know this is boring but it is the short version. Hope I have answered most of your questions.
Oh, and by the way, when my wife talks about "grape nuts" I can be sure she isnt talking about breakfast cereal.:jaw: