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Title: Why isn't everyone on HRT?
Post by: theworm on January 16, 2016, 09:09:06 AM
On 400 test a week,,, I know, it's high, but my point is, I feel damn good:

High energy
High sex drive
Less anxiety
Feel great
Very strong and look fantastic

So why isn't everyone on 2-400 mg test a week?  Pretty side effect free and feel like superman!!
Title: Re: Why isn't everyone on HRT?
Post by: Nails on January 16, 2016, 09:10:37 AM
how would one go about doing this  ??? just ask my regular dr for HRT? or have them refer to me an HRT clinic ?
Title: Re: Why isn't everyone on HRT?
Post by: Never1AShow on January 16, 2016, 09:14:24 AM
On 400 test a week,,, I know, it's high, but my point is, I feel damn good:

High energy
High sex drive
Less anxiety
Feel great
Very strong and look fantastic

So why isn't everyone on 2-400 mg test a week?  Pretty side effect free and feel like superman!!

I would but I think it will shorten my lifespan and cause heart problems eventually.  It's so ironic all these people so down on steroids in sports like they are heroin or something but at the same time all these people getting HRT prescribed by docs hand over fist.
Title: Re: Why isn't everyone on HRT?
Post by: ProudVirgin69 on January 16, 2016, 09:15:53 AM
Long term effects on health are as of yet indeterminate.  May promote good health, or it may increase morbidity.  It'll be another 10-20 years before we'll know

BTW, 400mg test a week isn't TRT....that's a cycle.  100mg/10 days, or whatever amount gets your test to 800-1200ng/dl is TRT
Title: Re: Why isn't everyone on HRT?
Post by: Radical Plato on January 16, 2016, 09:19:41 AM
Long term effects on health are as of yet indeterminate.  May promote good health, or it may increase morbidity.  It'll be another 10-20 years before we'll know

BTW, 400mg test a week isn't TRT....that's a cycle.  100mg/10 days, or whatever amount gets your test to 800-1200ng/dl is TRT
Yeah, but TRT is what you do when you are done cycling.  TRT is for old codgers, meaning 60 and up, should you live that long.  If you make it that far, you deserve all the testosterone you can handle I say.
Title: Re: Why isn't everyone on HRT?
Post by: Griffith on January 16, 2016, 09:22:54 AM
What about side-effects?

My main worry would be hairloss or gyno.

Though I've also read that test alone has less side-effects...?
Title: Re: Why isn't everyone on HRT?
Post by: _aj_ on January 16, 2016, 09:23:32 AM
Yeah, but TRT is what you do when you are done cycling.  TRT is for old codgers, meaning 60 and up, should you live that long.  If you make it that far, you deserve all the testosterone you can handle I say.

QFT
Title: Re: Why isn't everyone on HRT?
Post by: Radical Plato on January 16, 2016, 09:24:04 AM
What about side-effects?

My main worry would be hairloss or gyno.

Though I've also read that test alone has less side-effects...?
Side effects of getting old are far worse, better being swole with sides than a fat out of shape depressed cun+.  JMO

Hair loss, only if you carry the gene, may accelerate the loss and gyno, can be managed with serms, but a risk you take, surgery always a last resort.
Title: Re: Why isn't everyone on HRT?
Post by: Brass Balls on January 16, 2016, 09:24:45 AM
Yeah, but TRT is what you do when you are done cycling.  TRT is for old codgers, meaning 60 and up, should you live that long.  If you make it that far, you deserve all the testosterone you can handle I say.

You make it sound as if living to 60 is some kind of great accomplishment or impossible feat.
Title: Re: Why isn't everyone on HRT?
Post by: ProudVirgin69 on January 16, 2016, 09:26:18 AM
Yeah, but TRT is what you do when you are done cycling.  TRT is for old codgers, meaning 60 and up, should you live that long.  If you make it that far, you deserve all the testosterone you can handle I say.

Oh yeah, I think steroids should be available of course.  Just saying that we don't know about its long term effects--which is a big reason why not everyone is on it.

post-menopausal HRT for women was all the rage until we found out it greatly increased the incidence of various cancers....TRT might have the same effect on men.

Unfortunately, there really isn't a such thing as a free lunch in nature
Title: Re: Why isn't everyone on HRT?
Post by: Radical Plato on January 16, 2016, 09:26:44 AM
You make it sound as if living to 60 is some kind of great accomplishment or impossible feat.
Personally, 60 will do me, I don't see too many people in their prime after this.  I am just about to turn 43, I am ready to die at any time, I don't give a fuck, death doesn't bother me at all. Pain and suffering still does, but death, meh. I just don't worry about death, I often times tempt it I am sure, but hey living is for living right, you're a long time dead.
Title: Re: Why isn't everyone on HRT?
Post by: Brass Balls on January 16, 2016, 09:28:49 AM
Personally, 60 will do me, I don't see too many people in their prime after this.  I am just about to turn 43, I am ready to die at any time, I don't give a fuck, death doesn't bother me at all. Pain and suffering still does, but death, meh.

Holy fuck dude. My old man is 65 and in better shape than most guys in their 20's and 30's.
Title: Re: Why isn't everyone on HRT?
Post by: Radical Plato on January 16, 2016, 09:29:21 AM
Oh yeah, I think steroids should be available of course.  Just saying that we don't know about its long term effects--which is a big reason why not everyone is on it.

post-menopausal HRT for women was all the rage until we found out it greatly increased the incidence of various cancers....TRT might have the same effect on men.

Unfortunately, there really isn't a such thing as a free lunch in nature
Worse case scenario, die young get buried in a huge box.  Best case scenario you live to 110, piss and shit your pants and don't remember your own name.  Your call, heads or tails.
Title: Re: Why isn't everyone on HRT?
Post by: Radical Plato on January 16, 2016, 09:30:20 AM
Holy fuck dude. My old man is 65 and in better shape than most guys in their 20's and 30's.
But is your old man in better shape than he was in his 30's.  I think not, and if he is, well you have to ask what the fuck was he doing in his 30's
Title: Re: Why isn't everyone on HRT?
Post by: Never1AShow on January 16, 2016, 09:50:49 AM
Side effects of getting old are far worse, better being swole with sides than a fat out of shape depressed cun+.  JMO

Hair loss, only if you carry the gene, may accelerate the loss and gyno, can be managed with serms, but a risk you take, surgery always a last resort.

I agree with this part that I'd rather take that risk if the choice was just the risks v. Being a fat out of shape depressed girl, but what if you are generally doing fine.  Not fat, in decent shape, decent libido and mood?  That's the choice I think most are considering, choosing it for something extra, to feel better and be in better shape, better than the just okay that comes from getting older.
Title: Re: Why isn't everyone on HRT?
Post by: Radical Plato on January 16, 2016, 10:01:50 AM
I agree with this part that I'd rather take that risk if the choice was just the risks v. Being a fat out of shape depressed girl, but what if you are generally doing fine.  Not fat, in decent shape, decent libido and mood?  That's the choice I think most are considering, choosing it for something extra, to feel better and be in better shape, better than the just okay that comes from getting older.
Yeah, but face it, dudes want to be jacked.  The more other dudes get jacked, the more everyone else wants in on the game.  It's fucked up being a man in this day and age, what are you going to do?  That's the thing too, as a man, do what you want to do, you want to ride the wave legit healthy until your senile shitting your pants at 110, by all means brah, do you.

My Mum worked hard her whole life, never did drugs or alcohol and was a crippled mess by her late 60's, there are no guarantees.
Title: Re: Why isn't everyone on HRT?
Post by: SuperTed on January 16, 2016, 10:04:42 AM
I'll be 28 this year so TRT isn't required. Once I hit around 40 though...
Title: Re: Why isn't everyone on HRT?
Post by: Brass Balls on January 16, 2016, 10:39:48 AM
Yeah, but face it, dudes want to be jacked.

The majority of most men honestly don't care and don't even think about it. For most men, they want good jobs, money, nice house and cars and a nice wife. They would choose than over being built.
Title: Re: Why isn't everyone on HRT?
Post by: Radical Plato on January 16, 2016, 10:51:02 AM
The majority of most men honestly don't care and don't even think about it. For most men, they want good jobs, money, nice house and cars and a nice wife. They would choose than over being built.
Oh well, those poor fellas, can't all be jacked can we.  ;D

And good to see you know what most men want, good for you brah. And I like the nice wife gag, good one fella.

And why you lifting weight if you don't want to be jacked, just go play golf dude.
Title: Re: Why isn't everyone on HRT?
Post by: Brass Balls on January 16, 2016, 11:02:52 AM
Oh well, those poor fellas, can't all be jacked can we.  ;D

And good to see you know what most men want, good for you brah. And I like the nice wife gag, good one fella.

And why you lifting weight if you don't want to be jacked, just go play golf dude.

I never said I don't want to be jacked.  ;D

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Title: Re: Why isn't everyone on HRT?
Post by: _aj_ on January 16, 2016, 11:22:35 AM
The majority of most men honestly don't care and don't even think about it. For most men, they want good jobs, money, nice house and cars and a nice wife. They would choose than over being built.

I chose all of that plus being jacked.
Title: Re: Why isn't everyone on HRT?
Post by: Howard on January 16, 2016, 11:29:39 AM
Long term effects on health are as of yet indeterminate.  May promote good health, or it may increase morbidity.  It'll be another 10-20 years before we'll know

BTW, 400mg test a week isn't TRT....that's a cycle.  100mg/10 days, or whatever amount gets your test to 800-1200ng/dl is TRT

BINGO> With the prescribed Androgel TRT , I'm no where near 400 mg a week.
Title: Re: Why isn't everyone on HRT?
Post by: da_vinci on January 16, 2016, 11:57:20 AM
Oh yeah, I think steroids should be available of course.  Just saying that we don't know about its long term effects--which is a big reason why not everyone is on it.

post-menopausal HRT for women was all the rage until we found out it greatly increased the incidence of various cancers....TRT might have the same effect on men.

Unfortunately, there really isn't a such thing as a free lunch in nature


Yeah... the horse piss based estrogen, NOT the bio identical one.

These who worry about shorter lifespan.. well if you want to live additional ten years of misery - feel free, for me personally - would be better a shorter, but more enjoyable ride.
Title: Re: Why isn't everyone on HRT?
Post by: Howard on January 16, 2016, 12:01:16 PM
You make it sound as if living to 60 is some kind of great accomplishment or impossible feat.

The life goal all getbiggers is pissing on everyone's grave while saying...hope this helps you RIP  :D
Title: Re: Why isn't everyone on HRT?
Post by: Never1AShow on January 16, 2016, 12:02:36 PM
I never said I don't want to be jacked.  ;D

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@200mg/wk that's a 160 week supply
Title: Re: Why isn't everyone on HRT?
Post by: Never1AShow on January 16, 2016, 12:03:33 PM

Yeah... the horse piss based estrogen, NOT the bio identical one.

These who worry about shorter lifespan.. well if you want to live additional ten years of misery - feel free, for me personally - would be better a shorter, but more enjoyable ride.

If it shortens lifespan some here would die with the first shot.
Title: Re: Why isn't everyone on HRT?
Post by: Never1AShow on January 16, 2016, 12:04:55 PM
BINGO> With the prescribed Androgel TRT , I'm no where near 400 mg a week.

Was that you I saw in the gym this morning?  Phoenix area, doing chest super sets?  Pulled away in an older Mercedes ?
Title: Re: Why isn't everyone on HRT?
Post by: Radical Plato on January 16, 2016, 12:10:17 PM
Was that you I saw in the gym this morning?  Phoenix area, doing chest super sets?  Pulled off away in an older to Mercedes ?
Fixed
Title: Re: Why isn't everyone on HRT?
Post by: ProudVirgin69 on January 16, 2016, 12:26:31 PM

Yeah... the horse piss based estrogen, NOT the bio identical one.

These who worry about shorter lifespan.. well if you want to live additional ten years of misery - feel free, for me personally - would be better a shorter, but more enjoyable ride.

"bioidentical" hormones is a marketing term, there's no standardized definition for them.  They are still synthesized from plant/animal/mineral sources, and there's no clinical research showing any difference in effect--either positive or negative--on the body. 

A shorter life may not necessarily be more enjoyable.  Life after a heart attack/stroke is no picnic, and there is at least some preliminary evidence that TRT increases the incidence of both.

Bottom line: we don't know yet, and to make declarative statements one way or another is foolish. 
Title: Re: Why isn't everyone on HRT?
Post by: Radical Plato on January 16, 2016, 12:46:35 PM
"bioidentical" hormones is a marketing term, there's no standardized definition for them.  They are still synthesized from plant/animal/mineral sources, and there's no clinical research showing any difference in effect--either positive or negative--on the body.  

A shorter life may not necessarily be more enjoyable.  Life after a heart attack/stroke is no picnic, and there is at least some preliminary evidence that TRT increases the incidence of both.

Bottom line: we don't know yet, and to make declarative statements one way or another is foolish.  
A longer life may not necessarily be more enjoyable. Hope this helps.
Title: Re: Why isn't everyone on HRT?
Post by: theworm on January 16, 2016, 01:01:46 PM
A longer life may not necessarily be more enjoyable. Hope this helps.

That's why I go off for 6 months out of the year ... Just in case they find its not healthy
Title: Re: Why isn't everyone on HRT?
Post by: Radical Plato on January 16, 2016, 01:03:33 PM
That's why I go off for 6 months out of the year ... Just in case they find its not healthy
What if they find going off for 6 months out of the year isn't healthy, then what will you do?
Title: Re: Why isn't everyone on HRT?
Post by: _aj_ on January 16, 2016, 01:13:34 PM
Millions of men have been on TRT for close to a decade now. Where is the genocide? Where is the spike in cancers?

Let's face it, testosterone therapy is as close to rejuvenation as we are likely to get.
Title: Re: Why isn't everyone on HRT?
Post by: falco on January 16, 2016, 01:21:31 PM
On 400 test a week,,, I know, it's high, but my point is, I feel damn good:

High energy
High sex drive
Less anxiety
Feel great
Very strong and look fantastic

So why isn't everyone on 2-400 mg test a week?  Pretty side effect free and feel like superman!!

I have done cycles with less than that.
Title: Re: Why isn't everyone on HRT?
Post by: ritch on January 16, 2016, 01:29:06 PM
I have done cycles with less than that.

So?

It was a pussy ass cycle, why brag about it?
Title: Re: Why isn't everyone on HRT?
Post by: Never1AShow on January 16, 2016, 01:44:34 PM
Fixed

I was kinda joking.  Some guy in there kinda look like what I thought the pics of H on here had looked like.  Howard's usually posting up a storm in every thread but his not replying now worries me that it might have actually been him and he doesn't want to be recognized.  Man if that was him it's almost as good as winning Powerball.
Title: Re: Why isn't everyone on HRT?
Post by: Radical Plato on January 16, 2016, 02:36:22 PM
I was kinda joking.  Some guy in there kinda look like what I thought the pics of H on here had looked like.  Howard's usually posting up a storm in every thread but his not replying now worries me that it might have actually been him and he doesn't want to be recognized.  Man if that was him it's almost as good as winning Powerball.
Man, I'm always joking. And Howard is harmless, just needs something to take his mind off of his erectile dysfunction.
Title: Re: Why isn't everyone on HRT?
Post by: Never1AShow on January 16, 2016, 02:37:42 PM
Man, I'm always joking. And Howard is harmless, just needs something to take his mind off of his erectile dysfunction.

I know.  But he said he's on androgel also.  Is that for the ED?
Title: Re: Why isn't everyone on HRT?
Post by: Brass Balls on January 16, 2016, 02:45:22 PM
@200mg/wk that's a 160 week supply

That's going to be a 4 month supply
Title: Re: Why isn't everyone on HRT?
Post by: _aj_ on January 16, 2016, 02:54:22 PM
That's going to be a 4 month supply

16 weeks, so 2g/week? A man's cycle. How are you dosing it, like Piana?
Title: Re: Why isn't everyone on HRT?
Post by: Mrdibbs on January 16, 2016, 02:58:15 PM
Oh yeah, I think steroids should be available of course.  Just saying that we don't know about its long term effects--which is a big reason why not everyone is on it.

post-menopausal HRT for women was all the rage until we found out it greatly increased the incidence of various cancers....TRT might have the same effect on men.

Unfortunately, there really isn't a such thing as a free lunch in nature

This i find highly interesting. Were i'm from TRT for men is very unusual, you only get TRT or HRT if you have some sort of disease for which you really need to have it (testicular cancer and removal of both testes or hypogonadism). It doesnt occur often that men receive this from their doc.

Trt for women is common good. Almost every woman who has her menopause goes to the doctor and get HRT. The woman who don't receive seem to age SUPERFAST; they get that grandma look in a very short time. While the women who don't, look way better and younger going late into their fiftie's. Staying fuckable while the others get the graveyard mummy look.

For survival science says the best thing is no HRt for women (with added calcium supplementation to osteoperoses, hrt leads to cancer and cardiovasculair problems).

The question probaby goes for men as well. whats better? Living ''young'' as long as possible or living long?
Title: Re: Why isn't everyone on HRT?
Post by: Brass Balls on January 16, 2016, 03:03:40 PM
16 weeks, so 2g/week? A man's cycle. How are you dosing it, like Piana?

I don't know what Piana is doing, but I'm doing one bottle per week and spreading it out with 4 injections a week. Just test only and then going back and cruise at 100mg/wk
Title: Re: Why isn't everyone on HRT?
Post by: Howard on January 16, 2016, 03:25:13 PM
Was that you I saw in the gym this morning?  Phoenix area, doing chest super sets?  Pulled away in an older Mercedes ?

Yup, my wife and I are on vacation there.
Title: Re: Why isn't everyone on HRT?
Post by: OB1 on January 16, 2016, 03:31:26 PM
Won't it shut down your natural production?
If so you will depend on it which is bad.
Title: Re: Why isn't everyone on HRT?
Post by: theworm on January 16, 2016, 03:36:09 PM
What if they find going off for 6 months out of the year isn't healthy, then what will you do?
Then I'm fucked!  At least I feel good!
Title: Re: Why isn't everyone on HRT?
Post by: _aj_ on January 16, 2016, 03:37:02 PM
Won't it shut down your natural production?
If so you will depend on it which is bad.

In my case it was dropping anyway.
Title: Re: Why isn't everyone on HRT?
Post by: Primemuscle on January 16, 2016, 04:34:03 PM
On 400 test a week,,, I know, it's high, but my point is, I feel damn good:

High energy
High sex drive
Less anxiety
Feel great
Very strong and look fantastic

So why isn't everyone on 2-400 mg test a week?  Pretty side effect free and feel like superman!!

How do you feel when you're not on it?

Seems like a pretty high dose to me. I'm on 300 mg a week and I feel damn good, plus I am 71 years old.
Title: Re: Why isn't everyone on HRT?
Post by: judochoke on January 16, 2016, 04:59:12 PM
just started 100mgs a week. three months in. feeling great. we all gonna croak someday, might as well go out enjoying life.
Title: Re: Why isn't everyone on HRT?
Post by: Primemuscle on January 16, 2016, 05:00:55 PM
just started 100mgs a week. three months in. feeling great. we all gonna croak someday, might as well go out enjoying life.

My reasoning exactly. I'm a lot closer to "croaking" naturally (from old age) than most folks on Getbig.
Title: Re: Why isn't everyone on HRT?
Post by: da_vinci on January 16, 2016, 05:03:02 PM
"bioidentical" hormones is a marketing term, there's no standardized definition for them.  They are still synthesized from plant/animal/mineral sources, and there's no clinical research showing any difference in effect--either positive or negative--on the body. 

A shorter life may not necessarily be more enjoyable.  Life after a heart attack/stroke is no picnic, and there is at least some preliminary evidence that TRT increases the incidence of both.

Bottom line: we don't know yet, and to make declarative statements one way or another is foolish. 

I'm too tired to go into the details, but there's a significant difference between bio identical and the one that was used back in the years (premaine if I[m not mistaken).
Title: Re: Why isn't everyone on HRT?
Post by: da_vinci on January 16, 2016, 05:05:03 PM
Millions of men have been on TRT for close to a decade now. Where is the genocide? Where is the spike in cancers?

Let's face it, testosterone therapy is as close to rejuvenation as we are likely to get.

It is certainly best of what we have now. Some may wait for "evidence", other prfer to live NOW, and take the risk and enjoy it while they can.
Title: Re: Why isn't everyone on HRT?
Post by: da_vinci on January 16, 2016, 05:05:57 PM
16 weeks, so 2g/week? A man's cycle. How are you dosing it, like Piana?

Your updated avatar makes me horny. No homo. well done man.
Title: Re: Why isn't everyone on HRT?
Post by: da_vinci on January 16, 2016, 05:07:33 PM
How do you feel when you're not on it?

Seems like a pretty high dose to me. I'm on 300 mg a week and I feel damn good, plus I am 71 years old.

Why 300? Not saying its a lot or not enough, just curious.
Title: Re: Why isn't everyone on HRT?
Post by: _aj_ on January 16, 2016, 05:30:09 PM
Your updated avatar makes me horny. No homo. well done man.

Thank you, my friend. No homo.
Title: Re: Why isn't everyone on HRT?
Post by: SF1900 on January 16, 2016, 05:31:28 PM
Dont need it yet.
Title: Re: Why isn't everyone on HRT?
Post by: _aj_ on January 16, 2016, 05:32:04 PM
Dont need it yet.

Au contraire.
Title: Re: Why isn't everyone on HRT?
Post by: SF1900 on January 16, 2016, 05:35:37 PM
Au contraire.

When I hit 40's, maybe ill consider it. Obviously, I wouldnt do it illegally.
Title: Re: Why isn't everyone on HRT?
Post by: _aj_ on January 16, 2016, 05:37:26 PM
When I hit 40's, maybe ill consider it. Obviously, I wouldnt do it illegally.

Lol at malum prohibidum dictating moralistic behavior.
Title: Re: Why isn't everyone on HRT?
Post by: _aj_ on January 16, 2016, 05:40:51 PM
Your updated avatar makes me horny. No homo. well done man.

Attention Method101, it's called a "picture"
Title: Re: Why isn't everyone on HRT?
Post by: SF1900 on January 16, 2016, 05:42:32 PM
Lol at malum prohibidum dictating moralistic behavior.

It has nothing to do with me thinking its a moral or immoral behavior, and more to do with the consequences of possibly getting caught.
Title: Re: Why isn't everyone on HRT?
Post by: _aj_ on January 16, 2016, 05:43:47 PM
It has nothing to do with me thinking its a moral or immoral behavior, and more to do with the consequences of possibly getting caught.

Tor, western union and multiple email cutouts are your friend.
Title: Re: Why isn't everyone on HRT?
Post by: SF1900 on January 16, 2016, 05:46:56 PM
Tor, western union and multiple email cutouts are your friend.

Yeah, its really not worth it or all that important, especially if you can get the stuff legally.
Title: Re: Why isn't everyone on HRT?
Post by: _aj_ on January 16, 2016, 05:47:45 PM
Yeah, its really not worth it or all that important, especially if you can get the stuff legally.

On that, we agree.
Title: Re: Why isn't everyone on HRT?
Post by: Howard on January 16, 2016, 05:51:02 PM
Yeah, its really not worth it or all that important, especially if you can get the stuff legally.

Bingo! Why take that risk and deal with the possible legal troubles? For what?

I saw a middle aged dude with obvious synthol in his arms at the gym today.
Looked absurd and I can't fathom why he does it.
Title: Re: Why isn't everyone on HRT?
Post by: SF1900 on January 16, 2016, 05:55:27 PM
Bingo! Why take that risk and deal with the possible legal troubles? For what?

I saw a middle aged dude with obvious synthol in his arms at the gym today.
Looked absurd and I can't fathom why he does it.


I see absolutely no point in risking legal troubles, especially if youre not competing.
Title: Re: Why isn't everyone on HRT?
Post by: Never1AShow on January 16, 2016, 06:44:44 PM
Bingo! Why take that risk and deal with the possible legal troubles? For what?

I saw a middle aged dude with obvious synthol in his arms at the gym today.
Looked absurd and I can't fathom why he does it.


I saw that same dude, what was he thinking.
Title: Re: Why isn't everyone on HRT?
Post by: _aj_ on January 16, 2016, 07:42:42 PM
I see absolutely no point in risking legal troubles, especially if youre not competing.

But you would consider "risking legal troubles" if you were "competing?"

Plastic trophy of peace.
Title: Re: Why isn't everyone on HRT?
Post by: Brass Balls on January 16, 2016, 07:58:57 PM
Yeah, its really not worth it or all that important, especially if you can get the stuff legally.

It's not that easy to get it legally. A lot of narrow minded docs don't like to give it out. Most docs will not prescribe it even if you fall at the bottom end of "normal" levels. Those that do prescribe it will put you on that shitty androgel or those sublingual tablets. It's tougher than you think trying to get injectable testosterone legally.
Title: Re: Why isn't everyone on HRT?
Post by: Radical Plato on January 16, 2016, 08:28:05 PM
It's not that easy to get it legally. A lot of narrow minded docs don't like to give it out. Most docs will not prescribe it even if you fall at the bottom end of "normal" levels. Those that do prescribe it will put you on that shitty androgel or those sublingual tablets. It's tougher than you think trying to get injectable testosterone legally.
No it's not.  Just go online and get it delivered to your door.  Never been easier, my 12 year old nephew could work this stuff out.
Title: Re: Why isn't everyone on HRT?
Post by: Brass Balls on January 16, 2016, 08:44:35 PM
No it's not.  Just go online and get it delivered to your door.  Never been easier, my 12 year old nephew could work this stuff out.

I've got a better way that bends a few rules. You have to have some good friends in the medical field to make everything look legit. I basically get as much pharmacy grade Watson brand Cyp as I want, just for personal use of course.

I'll never use dirty bathtub brewed gear made in some 3rd world country or rednecks basement. No offense to the rednecks.
Title: Re: Why isn't everyone on HRT?
Post by: Radical Plato on January 16, 2016, 08:49:00 PM
I've got a better way that bends a few rules. You have to have some good friends in the medical field to make everything look legit. I basically get as much pharmacy grade Watson brand Cyp as I want, just for personal use of course.

I'll never use dirty bathtub brewed gear made in some 3rd world country or rednecks basement. No offense to the rednecks.
All the better, you can get pharma grade gear online, but you have to run the customs gauntlet.
Title: Re: Why isn't everyone on HRT?
Post by: Kwon_2 on January 16, 2016, 08:50:29 PM
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Title: Re: Why isn't everyone on HRT?
Post by: Brass Balls on January 16, 2016, 08:57:46 PM
All the better, you can get pharma grade gear online, but you have to run the customs gauntlet.

I don't mess with customs myself anymore. I have a couple guys in the states that get me Karachi Organon Sust. And legit Russian dbol. The Karachi Sust is good stuff, almost as good as my Watson cyp. The Russian dbol is amazing and I'm running low on those, but have enough for a couple more cycles.

Test and dbol is all I really need anymore.
Title: Re: Why isn't everyone on HRT?
Post by: Radical Plato on January 16, 2016, 11:11:55 PM
I don't mess with customs myself anymore. I have a couple guys in the states that get me Karachi Organon Sust. And legit Russian dbol. The Karachi Sust is good stuff, almost as good as my Watson cyp. The Russian dbol is amazing and I'm running low on those, but have enough for a couple more cycles.

Test and dbol is all I really need anymore.
That's all anyone needs really, unless you want to compete why bother I reckon.  Maybe some clen to tidy up for summer or for your new chick.   I wish I could run tren, everyone raves about it, but the one time I tried it the sides messed with me too much.
Title: Re: Why isn't everyone on HRT?
Post by: simon on January 17, 2016, 04:25:12 AM
watch your hemocrit, donate blood occasionally to manage it if it's an issue.  Do cardio and eat well.  don't be such a pussy.  Tons of legit online sites to go thru. 
Title: Re: Why isn't everyone on HRT?
Post by: theworm on January 17, 2016, 06:52:11 AM
I feel tired off and completely unmotivated , no sex drive
Feels horrible!


I'm 6'5 and 240 pounds so I need at least 300 mg a week to replace natural levels...

Actual HRT is 200-400 mg every 2-4 weeks , but that's for the average 150 pound dude

As for sides:  not much.  I use arimidex to prevent gyno and topical ketoconazole to protect against hair loss...
Title: Re: Why isn't everyone on HRT?
Post by: Brass Balls on January 17, 2016, 07:08:28 AM
That's all anyone needs really, unless you want to compete why bother I reckon.  Maybe some clen to tidy up for summer or for your new chick.   I wish I could run tren, everyone raves about it, but the one time I tried it the sides messed with me too much.

I love tren but haven't run it in almost 10 years. I never had a problem except the occasional tren cough while injecting. Nothing transforms your body as drastically as tren. I've heard too many bad things so I figured I quit using it before it catches up with me.
Title: Re: Why isn't everyone on HRT?
Post by: Primemuscle on February 05, 2016, 10:49:32 AM
It's not that easy to get it legally. A lot of narrow minded docs don't like to give it out. Most docs will not prescribe it even if you fall at the bottom end of "normal" levels. Those that do prescribe it will put you on that shitty androgel or those sublingual tablets. It's tougher than you think trying to get injectable testosterone legally.

Maybe it helps to be an old man. :)  My urologist is okay with prescribing testosterone. In fact, I am at the point of only having to do labs once a year. Androgel made my nipples more sensitive than they already are....not a good sign. Insurance won't cover Androgel; they do cover testosterone Cypionate.
Title: Re: Why isn't everyone on HRT?
Post by: Griffith on February 05, 2016, 11:17:38 AM
I feel tired off and completely unmotivated , no sex drive
Feels horrible!


I'm 6'5 and 240 pounds so I need at least 300 mg a week to replace natural levels...

Actual HRT is 200-400 mg every 2-4 weeks , but that's for the average 150 pound dude

As for sides:  not much.  I use arimidex to prevent gyno and topical ketoconazole to protect against hair loss...

Do you find it effective?
Title: Re: Why isn't everyone on HRT?
Post by: _aj_ on February 05, 2016, 11:26:53 AM
Do you find it effective?

Who cares. I would rather be jacked and bald than a twink with good hair.
Title: Re: Why isn't everyone on HRT?
Post by: Dave D on February 05, 2016, 11:36:47 AM
Who cares. I would rather be jacked and bald than a twink with good hair.

Griffith cares, hence his question. ::)


Also please take a look at Marty Champions thread regarding Dave Mira and his suicide over balding you insensitive clown.
Title: Re: Why isn't everyone on HRT?
Post by: _aj_ on February 05, 2016, 11:59:15 AM
Griffith cares, hence his question. ::)


Also please take a look at Marty Champions thread regarding Dave Mira and his suicide over balding you insensitive clown.

It's easy to be insensitive to baldness when you are rocking a full head of silver fox hair.   :D
Title: Re: Why isn't everyone on HRT?
Post by: BBSSchlemiel on February 05, 2016, 01:00:43 PM
On 400 test a week,,, I know, it's high, but my point is, I feel damn good:

High energy
High sex drive
Less anxiety
Feel great
Very strong and look fantastic

So why isn't everyone on 2-400 mg test a week?  Pretty side effect free and feel like superman!!

200+ per week is not HRT. Actually most men do fine with 100 mg per week.

That's the real dose for HRT. On the net, HRT = 300 to 1000 mg per week, NOT prescribed by a doctor. Don't forget to jack up levels even further with concomitant HCG.

I've used TRT for fourteen years. First I used gels and for the past two years T cyp at 100 mg per week and now 1000 IU HCG three times per week for fertility, prescribed by a real doc.
Title: Re: Why isn't everyone on HRT?
Post by: theworm on February 05, 2016, 01:27:13 PM
200+ per week is not HRT. Actually most men do fine with 100 mg per week.

That's the real dose for HRT. On the net, HRT = 300 to 1000 mg per week, NOT prescribed by a doctor. Don't forget to jack up levels even further with concomitant HCG.

I've used TRT for fourteen years. First I used gels and for the past two years T cyp at 100 mg per week and now 1000 IU HCG three times per week for fertility, prescribed by a real doc.
I use a real doctor as well...
Title: Re: Why isn't everyone on HRT?
Post by: _aj_ on February 05, 2016, 01:31:40 PM
I use a real doctor as well...

BB's head just exploded.
Title: Re: Why isn't everyone on HRT?
Post by: The Abdominal Snoman on February 05, 2016, 01:59:14 PM
Even in 10 years, I'd still take the studies that come out with a grain of salt. Hospital doctors are only really starting to get into HRT. And many still wont touch it. Many are still not keeping Test levels steady throughout. If you go on HRT and get your total test levels up to say 800, how far are they dropping before the Dr. gives you another shot? They were shooting once a month. Which was retarded. Are now doing one every two weeks. Which is better but your levels are going to fall off a cliff at the 7 to 9 day mark in most cases with Cyp and Enth. I think the yoyoing of Test levels is where people are going to have problems. But Doctors will never admit to that. Very few are keeping levels the same or close to the same for years at a time. So these studies that will be coming out will not take that into consideration. On Hrt you need a min/ of a shot once a week with Cyp/Enth. Most Doctors aren't prescribing that way. And they certainly weren't 10 years ago when the studies began...And that is most likely the biggest problem...
Title: Re: Why isn't everyone on HRT?
Post by: deadz on February 05, 2016, 02:06:43 PM
200+ per week is not HRT. Actually most men do fine with 100 mg per week.

That's the real dose for HRT. On the net, HRT = 300 to 1000 mg per week, NOT prescribed by a doctor. Don't forget to jack up levels even further with concomitant HCG.

I've used TRT for fourteen years. First I used gels and for the past two years T cyp at 100 mg per week and now 1000 IU HCG three times per week for fertility, prescribed by a real doc.
If your fertility isn't going up, drop the test and use 2000iu 3x's a week, win.
Title: Re: Why isn't everyone on HRT?
Post by: _aj_ on February 05, 2016, 02:10:18 PM
If your fertility isn't going up, drop the test and use 2000iu 3x's a week, win.

2000 iu of what? Growth? HCG?
Title: Re: Why isn't everyone on HRT?
Post by: deadz on February 05, 2016, 02:13:46 PM
2000 iu of what? Growth? HCG?
HCG for fertility.
Title: Re: Why isn't everyone on HRT?
Post by: BBSSchlemiel on February 05, 2016, 02:35:13 PM
I use a real doctor as well...

Your doc, provided he is not a rogue, prescribes you upwards of 400 mg per week? Your levels can reach into the 4000's with that dose.
Title: Re: Why isn't everyone on HRT?
Post by: BBSSchlemiel on February 05, 2016, 02:38:03 PM
If your fertility isn't going up, drop the test and use 2000iu 3x's a week, win.

Thanks.

There has not been a need to drop the T and increase the HCG. My sperm count went from 700,000 on 500 IU twice a week, to 4.5 million with 1000 IU thrice per week. My last T level was 966 and E2 was 47, so I am feeling VERY good, emotionally, mentally, and physically. My fertility might even be better in a few months.

I first started out with HCG mono therapy for 3,000 thrice per week but that had my T value in the mid-300's and I felt VERY bad. TRT + HCG is where it's at for me!
Title: Re: Why isn't everyone on HRT?
Post by: shootfighter1 on February 05, 2016, 02:46:21 PM
Replacement dose is 80-150mg/wk for the most part. There are some variability between individuals. Levels best regulated with lower dose shot once/wk or even split twice weekly but usually not necessary.  Even every other week makes little sense based on half life of T.  Go to a doctor trained in this if you are 40 and up, there are things to watch and ways to keep risks minimal (less than most other prescriptions).  Most studies say there is a null effect on cardiovascular health, several show lower CVD risk (again this is medically monitored).  Only 2 studies showed a small risk but they used androgel and poor quality retrospective studies.  The one study was a VA study and subjects were old with lots of medical problems and androgel not very well regulated with subjects.  Very low testosterone and very high testosterone have both been shown to increase cardiovascular risk.  Don't risk going the illegal route, too much bad stuff out there, plus you have piece of mind your staying healthy and legal.  As you get older its most important to stay healthy.  

400mg/wk is definitely not medical dosing.
Title: Re: Why isn't everyone on HRT?
Post by: BigRo on February 05, 2016, 02:58:52 PM
I am off and will likely stay off. Feel pretty good, balls are very large... repping 140kg on bench, 180kg squats 200 + deadlifts, 100kg military press 18 plus stones body weight  :)
Title: Re: Why isn't everyone on HRT?
Post by: Radical Plato on February 05, 2016, 03:00:12 PM
I am off and will likely stay off. Feel pretty good, balls are very large... repping 140kg on bench, 180kg squats 200 + deadlifts, 100kg military press 18 plus stones body weight  :)
ROFL
Title: Re: Why isn't everyone on HRT?
Post by: BigRo on February 05, 2016, 03:05:26 PM
ah getbig never fails to deliver on fresh positivity!

I have more peace of mind without it.
Title: Re: Why isn't everyone on HRT?
Post by: Radical Plato on February 05, 2016, 03:07:18 PM
ah getbig never fails to deliver on fresh positivity!

I have more peace of mind without it.
How long you been off Ro?  And I noticed you said 'likely', just keeping a reservation in case.  Because you know you will be back on the sauce when the grind wears too thin.
Title: Re: Why isn't everyone on HRT?
Post by: _aj_ on February 05, 2016, 03:08:57 PM
ah getbig never fails to deliver on fresh positivity!

I have more peace of mind without it.

Do you think you'll be able to keep that strength and muscle natty or do you just want to let your size go down?
Title: Re: Why isn't everyone on HRT?
Post by: BigRo on February 05, 2016, 03:12:58 PM
a few months now, it was trt levels most of last year since around April.
Title: Re: Why isn't everyone on HRT?
Post by: BigRo on February 05, 2016, 03:16:16 PM
Do you think you'll be able to keep that strength and muscle natty or do you just want to let your size go down?

I think this is maintainable, the muscle volume is not the same but thats alright, I was never totally invested in being it.
Title: Re: Why isn't everyone on HRT?
Post by: _aj_ on February 05, 2016, 03:18:19 PM
I think this is maintainable, the muscle volume is not the same but thats alright, I was never totally invested in being it.

I really like you man. If you are able to stay at 250+ lean pounds with those kinds of lifts totally natty, you'll be my hero. Fingers crossed.
Title: Re: Why isn't everyone on HRT?
Post by: Grape Ape on February 05, 2016, 03:18:33 PM
I think this is maintainable, the muscle volume is not the same but thats alright, I was never totally invested in being it.

Good luck man.
Title: Re: Why isn't everyone on HRT?
Post by: BigRo on February 05, 2016, 03:40:44 PM
I really like you man. If you are able to stay at 250+ lean pounds with those kinds of lifts totally natty, you'll be my hero. Fingers crossed.

Good luck man.

sliante brethren!
Title: Re: Why isn't everyone on HRT?
Post by: Rhomboids on February 05, 2016, 03:57:19 PM
Guys I just turned 39. I've been a getbigger since forever. Natural in the sense I only took whatever was legal. And even then nothing that I ever saw amazing difference. I'm ducking ready to go now. I never got the trophy for training hard and being natural. So fuck this shit. All I have a messed up joints.

I'm taking dhea. But I wanna get on trt. How much dhea should I take to see something?  Currently taking 400mg but not too much in terms of big changes.
Title: Re: Why isn't everyone on HRT?
Post by: SF1900 on February 05, 2016, 03:59:34 PM
Because 'Murica.

American government has a war on PEDs.
Title: Re: Why isn't everyone on HRT?
Post by: _aj_ on February 05, 2016, 04:00:57 PM
Guys I just turned 39. I've been a getbigger since forever. Natural in the sense I only took whatever was legal. And even then nothing that I ever saw amazing difference. I'm ducking ready to go now. I never got the trophy for training hard and being natural. So fuck this shit. All I have a messed up joints.

I'm taking dhea. But I wanna get on trt. How much dhea should I take to see something?  Currently taking 400mg but not too much in terms of big changes.

Don't bother with DHEA. Go big or go home.
Title: Re: Why isn't everyone on HRT?
Post by: Rhomboids on February 05, 2016, 04:08:49 PM
Will do man. I'm tired of feeling tired.
Title: Re: Why isn't everyone on HRT?
Post by: BBSSchlemiel on February 05, 2016, 04:12:03 PM
Even in 10 years, I'd still take the studies that come out with a grain of salt. Hospital doctors are only really starting to get into HRT. And many still wont touch it. Many are still not keeping Test levels steady throughout. If you go on HRT and get your total test levels up to say 800, how far are they dropping before the Dr. gives you another shot? They were shooting once a month. Which was retarded. Are now doing one every two weeks. Which is better but your levels are going to fall off a cliff at the 7 to 9 day mark in most cases with Cyp and Enth. I think the yoyoing of Test levels is where people are going to have problems. But Doctors will never admit to that. Very few are keeping levels the same or close to the same for years at a time. So these studies that will be coming out will not take that into consideration. On Hrt you need a min/ of a shot once a week with Cyp/Enth. Most Doctors aren't prescribing that way. And they certainly weren't 10 years ago when the studies began...And that is most likely the biggest problem...

I have no idea what you are talking about. I have tested at 600 to 1000 for a decade with either 10 grams of gel a day or 100 mg T cyp. I even tested with cyp at 700s to 800s mid week with 100 mg T per week, sometimes at 600 by that time. Nothing bad happens if one stays between 500 to 1000, despite what people who like to turn this into a damn science experiment or Dr. Crisler say.
Title: Re: Why isn't everyone on HRT?
Post by: CalvinH on February 06, 2016, 05:39:20 AM
Fingers crossed.

Needles filled ;D
Title: Re: Why isn't everyone on HRT?
Post by: _aj_ on February 06, 2016, 05:48:50 AM
Needles filled ;D

Indeed, I take no chances.