Itching on HRT

[onefm]

Greetings guys. I haven't been here in a while, but am looking for any input. I went through a few years of bodybuilding with great results and no issues when I was in my 20s-30s. Now that I am in my 40s, I had decided to to just do basic HRT. I've been on 3 different programs with Test Cyp, and I find myself having random severe itching with my current program. I know its the Cyp solution because after 2 weeks of start, the itching begins, and after quitting for 2 weeks, it goes away. The itching gets worse when I work out. My doctor says it may be the carrier oil, but isn't sure. Here some things to consider about my hormone history.


Bodybuilding program: 6 years of cycles with Test E and rotating things like Winny and Tren . No considerable issues.

1st HRT program 3 years ago: Tes Cyp 200mgs a week (carrier oil unknown at this point). No issues

2nd HRT program 2 years ago: Test Cyp 200mgs a week "GS oil" (grapeseed oil?). Random severe itching

3rd HRT program and current: Test Cyp 200mgs a week "sesame seed oil'. Random severe itching.


I would like to know if anyone else has gone through something like this, and if they happen to pinpoint the issue and rectify it.

[Madcox]

Man, sorry you're having the itching... That sux! I would think it has to be some kind of allergy to Cyp or the oil... Maybe your Doc can prescribe Test E instead of Cyp? Let us know what you do and if you get this rectified!

[seeW]

could be related to your blood

high hematocrit can cause itching

could be that your hematocrit was lower with first protocol and not related to carrier oil

exogenous test can also change oil gland production in the skin

just a couple research ideas

[onefm]

Are you pinning IM or SubQ? How often?

Concur that it might just be a Cyp thing, since you had no issues with E.

Is this prescribed or UGL?

Edit: sorry, just saw that you are working with a Doc.

I was pinning IM. Strangely enough, I'm thinking about going UGL again. I may visit with an allergist before I do that though.

[onefm]

could be related to your blood

high hematocrit can cause itching

could be that your hematocrit was lower with first protocol and not related to carrier oil

exogenous test can also change oil gland production in the skin

just a couple research ideas

My hemo has been within normal ranges each time I blood test. I donate blood every few months when I'm on.

[onefm]

Man, sorry you're having the itching... That sux! I would think it has to be some kind of allergy to Cyp or the oil... Maybe your Doc can prescribe Test E instead of Cyp? Let us know what you do and if you get this rectified!

My rep says he's pretty sure it's not the ester. I'm just not sure man. I'd just like to get back to feeling sharp again.

[The Deadlifting Dog]

You say rep and you say doctor...
Is this doctor prescribed test from an actual pharmacy or is this UGL gear?
BYW: I have seen shady doctors use UGL.

So do you yourself get this gear at a pharmacy?

[onefm]

You say rep and you say doctor...
Is this doctor prescribed test from an actual pharmacy or is this UGL gear?
BYW: I have seen shady doctors use UGL.

So do you yourself get this gear at a pharmacy?

I do it all online with a rep and consult with a doctor through video when need be. The gear comes from a legit domestic pharmacy.

[onefm]

Something else I am considering. One of the lifestyle changes I also made around the time the itching started was quitting cigarettes and picking up vaping. I am finding that an allergy to propylene glycol is not uncommon. If I'm off gear, the itching still exists to minor extent randomly, and when I'm on gear it gets insane. There may be a connection. I may have to just go visit an allergists.