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So I had a Medichecks full male hormone panel done prior to self administering TRT 4 weeks ago

I had SHGB, total test, LSH, FSH, albumin, estradiol, prolactin checked

What should I be getting checked after my first 6 weeks of taking testosterone? Any more than those?

I hear of things like DHT, IGF1 too, kinda don’t want to scrimp on it and want to test as much as possible

I’m in the UK, does anywhere offer specific individual testing for things or am I stuck with a general off the shelf test kit that tests XYZ only?

Thanks

Really curious, and I’m contemplating hopping on test

When people say it shuts you down and you’ll be pinning for life, do they actually mean for life?

Or is there any age when you think you’d stop pinning?

Are people really expected to still be pinning at 80?

What would someone’s natural T look like at 60/70/80 being natural?

I don’t want to be pinning as an OAP 😂

How can one source this and make sure it’s not clomid?

Keep hearing stories of people getting the wrong thing which have bad sides

I’m UK 👍🏻

How can one source this and make sure it’s not clomid?

Keep hearing stories of people getting the wrong thing which have bad sides

I’m UK 👍🏻

How can one source this and make sure it’s not clomid?

Keep hearing stories of people getting the wrong thing which have bad sides

I’m UK 👍🏻

Hey guys, I’ve summarised my recent blood work / symptoms I’ve been facing for the last couple of years now, the doctor put me on Cialis but it’s not really done much for me, and I suspect it’s my hormones, please can anyone give me their input?

I don’t want to wreck my hormones by taking gear, could I maybe do a short cycle of TRT via UGLs to assess how I feel and go from there? I feel like some results are high and some are low…

Age: 40

Symptoms:
- Complete loss of morning erections
- Marked drop in libido (normally very high)
- Ongoing erectile dysfunction
- Random low mood episodes
- Can get an erection with stimulation, but it quickly fades if stimulation stops, even with Viagra but not as bad

Blood Results (Morning - repeated twice, similar results)

Additional info:
- Two separate morning testosterone tests with similar results
- Thyroid function normal
- No sleep apnea
- Blood pressure normal
- Cholesterol normal
- Not taking finasteride/dutasteride
- Looking for opinions on whether high-normal SHBG and low-normal free testosterone could explain my symptoms despite a normal total testosterone.
- Works out 3-4 times per week, strength training

Hey guys, I’ve summarised my recent blood work / symptoms I’ve been facing for the last couple of years now, the doctor put me on Cialis but it’s not really done much for me, and I suspect it’s my hormones, please can anyone give me their input?

I don’t want to wreck my hormones by taking gear, could I maybe do a short cycle of TRT via UGLs to assess how I feel and go from there? I feel like some results are high and some are low…

Age: 40

Symptoms:
- Complete loss of morning erections
- Marked drop in libido (normally very high)
- Ongoing erectile dysfunction
- Random low mood episodes
- Can get an erection with stimulation, but it quickly fades if stimulation stops, even with Viagra but not as bad

Blood Results (Morning - repeated twice, similar results)

| Test | Result | Reference Range |
|-----------------------------|------------:|----------------:|
| Total Testosterone | 20.0 nmol/L | 12.0 – 30.0 |
| Free Testosterone (Calc.) | 0.309 nmol/L| 0.200 – 0.620 |
| SHBG | 53 nmol/L | 18.3 – 54.1 |
| Albumin | 45 g/L | 35 – 50 |
| Free Androgen Index | 38.1 | 24 – 104 |
| LH | 5.5 IU/L | 1.7 – 8.6 |
| FSH | 2.4 IU/L | 1.5 – 12.4 |
| Estradiol | 125 pmol/L | 41 – 159 |
| Prolactin | 85 mIU/L | 86 – 324 |
| DHEA-S | 9.03 µmol/L | 2.41 – 11.6 |

Additional info:
- Two separate morning testosterone tests with similar results
- Thyroid function normal
- No sleep apnea
- Blood pressure normal
- Cholesterol normal
- Not taking finasteride/dutasteride
- Looking for opinions on whether high-normal SHBG and low-normal free testosterone could explain my symptoms despite a normal total testosterone.
- Works out 3-4 times per week, strength training

Been using Google Photos for years now and I like it, but find it a real pain having to ensure it’s backed up, and having to clear pics off iPhone etc

Also need iCloud for things like WhatsApp backup etc so thinking of just going full iCloud

Has anyone experience with switching and will it be better overall?

I have lots of collections with pics added to these albums, would this move over ok?

Have lots of treasured family pics I need to keep safe / organised as they are

Thanks

All started when I couldn’t find loads of songs to add to my reels, I had to change from professional to creator / personal

Somehow I removed the link between my accounts and now I’ve re-linked them it only lets me share my Instagram reels to my personal Facebook account, not my business Facebook page (which is linked via my personal page)

I can open Instagram and Facebook and both accounts show as linked, but when I go to share a reel it shows my personal name Facebook account and no longer shares the reels to my business Facebook page. I’ve removed the link and have redone it all but the fault persists

Anyone had this?

Thanks

Started low on 0.5 weekly and last 3 weeks have been 1mg weekly

Not drank much alcohol if any throughout most of being on Reta, but 3 days ago I drank quite a lot on holiday one day and I’ve felt sick every day since

Wondering if it’s due to being on Reta, I’ve maybe eaten something bad, or is it just kicking in more now I’ve been on it 6 weeks 🤷🏻‍♂️

Any insights welcome 👍🏻