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Just an update: I had cortisol rechecked and normal. 285 now vs 101 as above. Also ACTH was normal. Everything looks good. Thyroid, Cort, T, etc. BUT I still have many hypogonadal symptoms. Most of these started after Accutane (07-08). Does this mean, I avoid all...

Hi , just an update: My T is now higher for some reason, and LH alot higher, BUT my cortisol is below range now. Nothing was really changed, except I switched between nasal spray brands (done before) , was on low dose nootropic (nicergoline) but noticed no effects, and got a lot...

Thanks for the reply. I wasn't sure if my level was low enough , but your reply helps me a lot.. I will go to this different doc who is more open minded.

A 7 month course I believe , with 4 months at 80mg/day , and the rest , tapering up and tapering down. It did completely get rid of my acne.

Hi, Ill try to keep it as short as I can. I HUGELY appreciate any replies. I'm 32 . Years ago, I developed ED , lack of desire, and sense of muscle loss. Possibly triggered by an Accutane in 08, but no real way to prove the link. This drug has been studied and proven to lower most HPA...

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I've had libido and muscle wastage issues since 2008 after Accutane. I'm 32 now. Ive tried a lot of things and found only two things that worked somewhat- L dopa (caused insomnia so had to stop), and HCG at only 100 IU E3D. There is precedent for giving HCG purely for libido as well...

So , is there proper data showing normal T levels by age? I did find 2 studies and showed my doc once, but he said he was aware of them and they were of little value because they didn't contain any info on LH, etc. Kind of makes sense, and he is a weightlifter himself and reasonably clued...

Im from Aus...not sure I can help though depending on your question.

Make sure you take them in the morning or whenever you get up too. Preg is gaba antagonist.

Also, is the fact that both my FSH and LH are near the bottom of the range considered 'normal'? Thanks

No, that's ok..any response is what I wanted to hear. If I don't need TRT, it saves me a lot expensive / hassle. So it appears cortisol is my issue? I found some old bloods and from 08-10, my AM cortisol was near the top of the range. For a few years, its been near bottom...

Preg is good to 'backfill' the pathways when on TRT. HCG raises pregnenolone. What form of preg are you taking? Cap, troche, cream? Oral swallowed has the least bioavailability by far, but people can find it very stimulating. Dr Sahelian, who wrote a lot about preg, said...

Thanks for the response ! Being in Australia, I can't order or use a place like IMT sadly. I can get what I need here by seeing the right doc, or even order clomid myself (they let it in). However, my main issue was having two different opinions from docs and not knowing which way to...

Hi, Just looking for any insight. Ive had conflicting opinions from two 'anti ageing' doctors. 1st thought I had hypogonadism and low adrenals (don't see him now as I moved), and 2nd think only low adrenals and not a test. The second not only said level was fine, but assured me...