Test Implants...?

[Tigerlily01]

I just found out my testosterone level is 16ng/dl. My doc says that is very low even for a woman and wants to give my testosterone implants. These implants are very expensive and isn't covered by my insurance.

Is there another way I can get this form of testosterone? He says it's pure testosterone and not anabolic.

[Bonaparte]

Use test gel (Androgel) instead.

[sirupate]

While I am male, I just had the Testopel implants done about 6 weeks ago. My insurance mostly covered, but they were quite expensive to get. Results are good so far, but ask me in another 2 months. For a woman, I would suggest injections or gels/creams. You generally need far less test. than us males. Applying a small amount of gel or compounded cream seems like a good way to go.

You could also inject small amounts of test. cyp. once a week...it would not take very much to do the job and would be pretty inexpensive in comparison to anything else.

[magic32]

What were your estro levels?
How old are you?

Are you:

- Pre or post-menopausal?
- Healthy (eating, exercising, major surgeries, etc.)?
- Sleeping well?

There is limited data establishing normal androgen values for women of differing ages, so it's easy for a doc to erroneously cite androgen deficiency. A second opinion might be a good idea.

[Tigerlily01]

I'm 38 and in good health other than being hypothyroid and I do sleep well except for when my kids come jump in bed with me at 2am! LOL

I don't see any estrogen results.

My doc says I am in the "normal range" for my age group, but he would like to get me to the levels typical of a 20 y/o girl. He says that would be b/t 200-3--ng/dl

I'm getting ready to start a clen/T3 cycle for the first time, but I was also wanting to make sure all my other levels were good.

[Bonaparte]

I'm 38 and in good health other than being hypothyroid and I do sleep well except for when my kids come jump in bed with me at 2am! LOL

I don't see any estrogen results.

My doc says I am in the "normal range" for my age group, but he would like to get me to the levels typical of a 20 y/o girl. He says that would be b/t 200-3--ng/dl

I'm getting ready to start a clen/T3 cycle for the first time, but I was also wanting to make sure all my other levels were good.

200-300 ng/dl??!!! That is the low end of the spectrum for a man, and would cause you to grow a beard and back hair in no time.
Find a different doctor.

[Tigerlily01]

lol thanks

[Capebuffalo]

Women level is between 30-95 ng/dl

[Tigerlily01]

that's what I thought and he said that is a general level given for women my age, but that there is no reason I can't once again have the levels of a 20 y/o

[Bonaparte]

that's what I thought and he said that is a general level given for women my age, but that there is no reason I can't once again have the levels of a 20 y/o

No 20 year old woman has test levels of 300ng/dl. That would cause serious virilization (development of masculine features). Again, your doc is clueless and obviously used to working with men.

[Tigerlily01]

I'll have to tell my my friend, he just put the implants in her.

thanks

[Ashop]

I would try the inject if your doctor will allow.

[Tigerlily01]

he said he had a one a week injection but it hurt and wouldn't keep the levels up for an entire week. If that was the case I don't see why I couldn't break it up and do it multiple times during the week. I don't mind the pain, needles don't bother me.

[JohnnyVegas]

I wouldn't do injections for the dose of Test you need. My wife has high estrogen and low testosterone, progesterone and DHEA. She uses a compounded cream every morning it and it has done great things for her energy, emotional swings and libido. She is very happy.

Since you are talking about Test only, I don't think that won't effect your use of hormonal birth control but you might want to triple check.

[Bonaparte]

I wouldn't do injections for the dose of Test you need. My wife has high estrogen and low testosterone, progesterone and DHEA. She uses a compounded cream every morning it and it has done great things for her energy, emotional swings and libido. She is very happy.

Since you are talking about Test only, I don't think that won't effect your use of hormonal birth control but you might want to triple check.

If a true HRT, I don't think it would affect her menstrual cycle.
But the dose that her doc suggested would probably stop down her menstrual cycle entirely (as is commonplace for women using male hormones).

[Tigerlily01]

Since I've had my tubes tied, not having a period would be okay with me! LOL

I thought about the creams, but read most of it turns to estrogen as it is absorbed through the fat layer.
I'm wanting to take var in a few weeks, wouldn't that just solve my problem?

[Bonaparte]

Since I've had my tubes tied, not having a period would be okay with me! LOL

I thought about the creams, but read most of it turns to estrogen as it is absorbed through the fat layer.
I'm wanting to take var in a few weeks, wouldn't that just solve my problem?

Actually, gels have a higher conversion to DHT vs estrogen than injectables (in men, at least), as the 5a-reductase enzyme is concentrated in your skin. And you apply the gel to a lean area, like the inside of your wrist. And yeah, Var would solve your problem temporarily.

[Tigerlily01]

thanks

[JohnnyVegas]

But the dose that her doc suggested would probably stop down her menstrual cycle entirely (as is commonplace for women using male hormones).

Jeez, I didn't notice the doctor's goal until I saw your comment and scrolled up to reread.

My wife's levels were in the teens as well, but the doctor wants her around 100 max. Not hijacking, just comparing notes.

[Tigerlily01]

Thanks, it's always nice to hear from ppl that have been through it and those that are knowledgeable about it.