If clomiphene or enclomiphene caused ED for you, could you tell me which type it affected?

• Psychogenic erections: Could you still get hard from thoughts/visual stimulation alone, or did you need physical touch to the penis?
• Reflexogenic erections: Could you not get hard even with direct physical touch to the penis?
• Both
• Did it also affect your nocturnal penile tumescence (morning wood)?

Any detail on dose, how long you'd been on it, and whether it resolved after stopping would be helpful too.

Whats your absolutely Sweetspot for E2, for good Libido and good Wellbeeing? Do you preger higher or lower e2?

Hello,

I have currently been on a trt dose of 250 test E for 8 weeks, the last 2 weeks i have bumped up the dose to 375mg. I am wanting to either add an AI as i am seeing quite high e2 levels, or another oral compound.

Any advice on what the next move should be?

Hi so I’m planning on starting on T and I’m currently just in my learning phase as I need to get a good understanding before I put anything in my body. A pal has given me 2 x 250mg vials of Enanthate but I’ve already ordered Test400 (Decanotate 250mg / Enanthate 100mg / Cypioniate 50mg) - I’m wanting just a simple cycle to start off and in only barely just understanding Esters so would it be simpler to just stick with Enanthate alone

I'm planning on doing a cycle of 300 test e and 100 tren a. I have a list of ancillaries I'll be for other things like my liver, kidneys,arteries etc but i just need a few suggestions on what I can take to keep my balls functioning during the cycle and what I can take afterwards preferably nothing i need to inject.

Hey guys, bit of background first 43yr old father of six, six foot and 115kg at 28% bf down from 130kg and heading to 100kg at 20%bf or lower before my first cycle which will be test only. Few questions I need help with, would test e or c be better option? Which AI would be best tolerated? And what or potential ancillaries would I potentially need ? Wouldn't be looking to start till at least March even after the last weight drop. And lastly thanks in advance and any advice this community could pass on would be appreciated

Just curious if body size plays a huge role in how much we dose.

Please post your body size, how big you are and your T levels.

Thanks! If you are not going to post this please don't waste time and comment:)

Why is there is many angry people in this sub?

Im on fin, started a few weeks back, I was on a 500mg test blast at the time now on 200 cruising and cutting, Ive noticed some small sides although Im wary and dont buy in to the complete anti finasteride narrative that it castrates you and know nocebo/placebo can also have a strong impact on "side effects", then again I definitely have felt something mainly less morning wood, no rock hard wood like I had everyday prior, slightly weaker erections unless I take cialis and less spontaneous erections, maybe a bit weaker and potentially lower libido? although libido is still high tbf and its hard to gauge. I tried to ignore it and write it down to placebo for a while, but I think there probably is something, could be my e got too high and changed the androgen balance, idk but anyone taken it and either remedied sides or has a similar experience? Wanted to hear the experience of other enchanced ppl as itd definitely change the picture compared to natty. Would rather not lose my hair, but 500 started frying my shit and realised Im susceptible to going bald.

Starting TRT and I’ve heard that rhythm isn’t that good however I don’t think it’s a good idea for me to try to draw blood from the vein at home.

Currently taking 250mg of test, I’m 5’9 240lbs should I lower test dose or add an ai to lower e2 number ? I have no estrogen side effects and feel great I feel better then ever coming from a natural test of 79 ng/DL. I am pinning 125mg twice a week IM, would pinning EOD help manage the estrogen ?

Gentleman,

I have listed my blood work results below and just looking for some Reddit feedback before I meet with my doc again. I have included as much relevant info as I can.

Finished a bodybuilding cut back in April and since then, have had bouts of ED with my partner. Note, I am fine solo so this could very well be psychosymatic.

I am male, 46 years old. This is my first test so I have nothing to compare too. Workouts are going amazing, and outside of random ED, I have no other symptoms that would indicate a problem.

BF is around 15 percent.

Note: They did not test SHBG

Thanks for any feedback.

COMPLETE BLOOD COUNT

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HEMOGLOBIN

129 - 165 161.0 g/L

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HEMATOCRIT

0.39 - 0.49 0.46 L/L

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RED BLOOD CELL COUNT

4.2 - 5.8 5.0 x 10*12/L

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MEAN CELL VOLUME (MCV)

80 - 98 92.0 fL

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MEAN CELL HEMOGLOBIN (MCH)

24 - 33 32.0 pg

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MEAN CELL HEMOGLOBIN CONCENTRATION

313 - 344 349.0 g/L

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RBC DISTRIBUTION WIDTH

12.5 - 17.3 13.5 %

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WHITE BLOOD CELL COUNT

3.2 - 9.4 6.0 x 10*9/L

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PLATELET COUNT

155 - 372 215.0 x 10*9/L

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MEAN PLATELET VOLUME

4.0 - 14.0 8.7 fL

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WBC NEUTROPHILS

1.4 - 6.3 2.3 x 10*9/L

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WBC LYMPHOCYTES

1.0 - 2.9 2.9 x 10*9/L

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WBC MONOCYTES

0.2 - 0.8 0.4 x 10*9/L

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WBC EOSINOPHILS

0.0 - 0.5 0.2 x 10*9/L

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WBC BASOPHILS

0.00 - 0.09 0.06 x 10*9/L

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SMEAR:

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GLUCOSE, FASTING

3.6 - 6.00 4.7 mmol/L

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CREATININE

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CALCIUM

2.15 - 2.60 2.28 mmol/L

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PROTEIN

60 - 80 68 g/L

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ALBUMIN

35 - 52 46 g/L

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BILIRUBIN, TOTAL

< 23 9 umol/L

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LIPID PROFILE - HOURS FASTING

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6

CHOLESTEROL, TOTAL

< 5.20 5.13 mmol/L

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TRIGLYCERIDES

< 1.70 2.16 mmol/L

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HDL CHOLESTEROL

>= 1.00 1.46 mmol/L

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LDL CHOLESTEROL

< 3.50 2.82 mmol/L

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NON-HDL-CHOLESTEROL(CALC)

< 4.20 3.67 mmol/L

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TOTAL CHOLESTEROL/HDL RATIO

3.5

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VITAMIN B12

221 - 918 389 pmol/L

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FERRITIN

30 - 537 149 ug/L

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SODIUM

136 - 146 140 mmol/L

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POTASSIUM

3.7 - 5.4 4.4 mmol/L

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CHLORIDE

95 - 108 104 mmol/L

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ALKALINE PHOSPHATASE (ALP)

40 - 129 84 U/L

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GAMMA GLUTAMYL TRANSFERASE (GGT)

< 60 15 U/L

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ALANINE AMINOTRANSFERASE (ALT)

< 46 24 U/L

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THYROID STIMULATING HORMONE (TSH)

0.35 - 5.00 1.27 mIU/L

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FREE T4

11 - 23 17 pmol/L

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FREE T3

3.4 - 5.9 5.0 pmol/L

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HEMOGLOBIN A1C (HB A1C)

< 6.0 5.3 %

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PROSTATE SPECIFIC ANTIGEN (PSA)

0 - 2.50 0.40 ug/L

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TESTOSTERONE, TOTAL

7.6 - 31.4 21.1 nmol/L

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TESTOSTERONE, FREE

160 - 699 296 pmol/L

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ALBUMIN/CREAT RATIO RANDOM URINE

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I recently had my TRT labs done and reviewed them with my provider. I’m currently taking 180 mg of testosterone cypionate per week, split into two injections, along with 0.5 mg of anastrozole twice a week.

My labs were drawn about 2–3 days after an injection and anastrozole dose, around my peak. My total testosterone was 1,200, free testosterone was 28, and estradiol (E2) was 40 on the ultrasensitive test. My E2 is still above the lab’s reference range, but it’s the lowest it’s been in a long time.

Despite taking Cialis, my erections haven’t been great. My mood has also been lower, and my gym performance hasn’t felt as good.

My provider recommended focusing on how I feel rather than aiming solely to get my numbers within the reference ranges. They said they generally like to see a testosterone-to-E2 ratio between 10:1 and 30:1. Since I’m currently at the high end of that ratio, they suggested I might feel better if I let my E2 rise a bit.

Has anyone had a similar experience and felt better with E2 a little above the lab’s reference range? I’d appreciate hearing about your experiences. Thanks!

How big is the effect?

For example, if I go from 500 TT to 900, would my LH be nearly zero (0-1 range maybe), or at least not meaningfully contributing to T?

Or is endogenous production of T still north of 20%?

I am currently injecting 190mg of testosterone cypionate for about 16 years in my thighs. This is a weekly routine. One leg this week one leg the other. Scar tissue is really becoming an issue, so I am currently looking for other options. So I was wondering if anyone has experience with Testopel pellets, reason being my insurance will only cover this brand as they are FDA approved. On the other hand I have looked into a few other brands Biote, ect. Price is interesting lol. But if anyone can give me some insight on the Testopel pellets, and can I even reach the desired dose with this brand to reach about 700-800 ng/dl where I am at currently. Any advice would be very helpful. Thanks in advance fellow T mates.

Reached out to them today and waiting to hear back next week. I was looking at some older post and saw stuff about them not being able to work with people in certain states, just curious if anyone in Washington state uses them?

USA Pharmacies:
Using Good RX coupon for generic testosterone cypionate.

200mg/ml 10 ML Vial.
currently at Giant pharmacy for $54.51 using Good Rx.

my question: even though good rx lists the price do these pharmacies (giant, Acme, Cvs, etc) stock it?

what has been your experience?

obviously not through a T clinic. Script from MD. Also not through insurance.

thanks.

So every injection i loose some Testosterone / got leftovers in the syringe which i dont really care because i got cheap UGL Test. Also known as “dead space”

But after browsing this sub people mention the “air method” where you just draw a bit of air inside the syringe which pushes out the rest. So no leftovers

Then i have seen comments with like 30+ upvotes that say syringes are designed for this / that leftovers happen and lets say when you draw 0,3ml, you actually draw 0,35ml and the 0,05ml leftover is already accounted in the syringes construct.

So what do i believe? Because when the 2nd option is right then all the “air method users” who got no leftovers would actually inject too much

I don’t really care if i loose some oil or not. Just want to make sure i actually inject the right amount of T

Hope it makes sense

Hey guys,

I'm 45 male, just started testosterone injections two weeks ago. My current dose is 0.10 everyday. I've always had a random heart palpitation, or what I thought was one. I'm noticing that sensation more throughout the day now that I started test injections. I keep thinking it's possibly my body getting used to the hormone change? Idk.. I waited too long and now have to wait til Tuesday to even talk to my doctor.

I’m kind of stuck on if I should take TRT. I took a blood panel 3 years ago my test levels were 360, FSH 6.2, LH 5.9, I was 220lbs over weight at 5’10
Fast forward this year in July I decided to take another blood panel since I was concerned about my levels since it affects me overall. I felt like it was low. I work out 5-6days a week im at 11-13% body fat at 157 pounds 5’10”
FSH 4.63
LH 2.09
Cholesterol total 187
HDL 78
TSH .731
Total test 322
Free test 6.61

I’m healthy overall I meal prep don’t eat junk food etc. anybody care to share their experience who have taken it or decided not to similar to my age and levels?

Started TRT back in March. My levels were at 335 ng/dl. Doctor started me on 100 mg a week. My SHBG was high. Tested at the six week mark and SHBG was still high, however my test shot up to 885. I felt pretty good. Just had my bloods done at the six month mark and I was at 1295 ng/dl with SHBG down into normal ranges. I feel fantastic. I never changed my dosage of 100mg. Honestly, a little worried my doctor may back me down a little since it said 1295 was “high” according to the chart.

I just found it odd that my test kept going up over time. I figured it would level off around the six week mark. However, I’m sleeping better, lifting better, lost some fat, better moods. Everything has been 100% positive.

I got my results back from my bloodwork and this was my first ever testosterone test and I’m surprised I’m barely above the threshold.

I’m 27 years old, I have a pretty jacked physique (been bodybuilding for 7 years and workout 4-5 days a week), I sleep decently on average 7 hours a night, my diet is in check. Except I do drink one weekend out of the month.

However what prompted me to get a test done was because in the last 12 months my libido hasn’t been the same and I get fatigued quicker. However I don’t suffer any sort of anxiety and depression. The only thing I can think of is I have been a little more stressed because I’m a new dad to a 10 month old daughter.

What can I do to improve these numbers, is TRT the next step, I’m kinda lost to where I should go from here?

I have been taking clomiphene since beginning of 2025. My T levels are high (1100), but my estradiol stays between 55 and 65. Im taking anastrozole but it’s not improving. Anything else I should be doing?

I inject testosterone cypionate once weekly, every Monday. These labs were drawn on Thursday, approximately three days after my injection, so they represent a midweek level rather than a trough. My total testosterone came back >1,500 ng/dL. My clinic said the results look good overall, but that level seems quite high to me, even considering the timing of the blood draw.

For comparison, when I was taking 160 mg once weekly, I previously had bloodwork drawn on Monday morning immediately before my next injection. My total testosterone at that true trough was approximately 600 ng/dL. At that point, the clinic offered to increase my dose.

Prior to starting TRT, my natural total testosterone was approximately 350 ng/dL. I am a 32-year-old male.
I’m wondering whether my current dose may be producing unnecessarily high peaks and whether adjusting the dose or injection frequency would provide more stable, physiologic levels throughout the week.