Guest guest Posted April 30, 2004 Report Share Posted April 30, 2004 my adivce: don't bother. there are way better, more effective, and less expensive methods of TRT. > Has anyone tried these? Results, thoughts, etc? > > Do these interfere with sexual activity? > > I read something in the aace guidelines about " dry-shaving " the > scrotum - how exactly would you go about that without hurting > yourself? > > Thanks, > Mark Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 30, 2004 Report Share Posted April 30, 2004 What do you think about Androderm patches? My doc wants to put me on those. Judging from the info on this site, Androgel is a better choice (and same cost) and Testim is better yet. I compared prices at Drugstore.com > > Has anyone tried these? Results, thoughts, etc? > > > > Do these interfere with sexual activity? > > > > I read something in the aace guidelines about " dry-shaving " the > > scrotum - how exactly would you go about that without hurting > > yourself? > > > > Thanks, > > Mark Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 30, 2004 Report Share Posted April 30, 2004 Softy, I tried them for a couple of years. In my case I couldn't get serum T above 273 ng/dL Others seem to have had better results. I did slightly better on Androgel, 344 ng/dL using 2 packets/day (not cheap!). I hope yout doc plans to include E2 to labwork, & be willing to do something if it gets too high. Bruce > > > Has anyone tried these? Results, thoughts, etc? > > > > > > Do these interfere with sexual activity? > > > > > > I read something in the aace guidelines about " dry-shaving " the > > > scrotum - how exactly would you go about that without hurting > > > yourself? > > > > > > Thanks, > > > Mark Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 1, 2004 Report Share Posted May 1, 2004 On Fri, 30 Apr 2004 23:23:58 -0000, you wrote: >What do you think about Androderm patches? My doc wants to put me on >those. Judging from the info on this site, Androgel is a better >choice (and same cost) and Testim is better yet. I compared prices >at Drugstore.com Androderm converts less to E2. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 1, 2004 Report Share Posted May 1, 2004 Androderm patches didn't work at all for me - my recent level of 117 total T was while on androderm. Neither did androgel. But from what I understand they are effective for most men. My body is just difficult Either I have a problem absorbing through the skin, or my liver metabolized it. Mark > > > Has anyone tried these? Results, thoughts, etc? > > > > > > Do these interfere with sexual activity? > > > > > > I read something in the aace guidelines about " dry-shaving " the > > > scrotum - how exactly would you go about that without hurting > > > yourself? > > > > > > Thanks, > > > Mark Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 1, 2004 Report Share Posted May 1, 2004 Phil (and others), Do you find the testim scrotal patches easier or harder than the shots? More effective or less effective? Also, since I'm planning on starting HCG in a couple months, do I need to be concerned about the testosterone going directly through the scrotum and hurting potential fertility? Thanks! Mark Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 2, 2004 Report Share Posted May 2, 2004 Doesn't matter where or how you get TRT, you will become infertile with consistent use. Your options are: 1) get sperm frozen now. (talk to your doc about this option) 2) take HCG instead, or in addition to, TRT > Phil (and others), > > Do you find the testim scrotal patches easier or harder than the > shots? More effective or less effective? > > Also, since I'm planning on starting HCG in a couple months, do I > need to be concerned about the testosterone going directly through > the scrotum and hurting potential fertility? > > Thanks! > Mark Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 2, 2004 Report Share Posted May 2, 2004 Armyguy, Right now the plan is to take TRT shots for a couple months and then start the HCG. Considering that I've had no luck with the patches or gels, I think the scrotal patches will probably be a waste of time too. Thanks, Mark > Doesn't matter where or how you get TRT, you will become infertile > with consistent use. > > Your options are: 1) get sperm frozen now. (talk to your doc about > this option) > 2) take HCG instead, or in addition to, TRT > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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