Hello good people, here are my lab results.

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HRTStudent,


Obviously i realize its all $$$ to her, she has to push AndroDerm/AndroGel on me. I think more than anything as far as gyno goes, i think my nipples just puff up randomly, i don't understand why. Does it still mean i have gyno?

So E2 is Estradiol, correct?


Why do i need HCG, well, as i understand it will make sure that my pituitary gland will send message to my testies to tell them that they need to work and produce testosterone, so that my system doesn't shut down. Correct?

I am not planning on having another kid yet, but if i change my mind i want to have that option, why not.

Here is my latest Vit D test.

Vitamin D, 25-Hydroxy 31.4

I have all my blood work online in the Medical Portal so if you need me to tell you anything i have it on-hand.


again, thanks so much for the info

[HRTstudent]

HRTStudent,


Obviously i realize its all $$$ to her, she has to push AndroDerm/AndroGel on me. I think more than anything as far as gyno goes, i think my nipples just puff up randomly, i don't understand why. Does it still mean i have gyno?

Sounds like it could be gyno or water retention. My nipples get puffy when my e2 gets too high but there is NO mistaking that its not water retention. I also get itchiness. if you have itchiness or pain its a good sign that that is gyno starting.

So E2 is Estradiol, correct?

yes, its just a shorthand.... there is e1 estrone, e2 estradiol ad e3 estriol. but estradiol is the most potent of the 3 and, as far as i know, in males on trt the only one of concern.

Why do i need HCG, well, as i understand it will make sure that my pituitary gland will send message to my testies to tell them that they need to work and produce testosterone, so that my system doesn't shut down. Correct?

thats basically the theory... but is this necessary? not based on our clinical knowledge and experience over years. remember that testosterone has been used for decades now, without hcg. Does that mean HCG is worthless? Not at all, but it is not "necessary".

I am not planning on having another kid yet, but if i change my mind i want to have that option, why not.

Well this is most important when kids are in the near future, like 1-2 years. HCG might make this transition from TRT to "maximum" fertility easier and/or quicker.

Here is my latest Vit D test.

Vitamin D, 25-Hydroxy 31.4

What is the range on this test? We generally like to be in the upper quartile for vitamin D. Thats really just a rough guideline. There is probably nothing wrong with going lightly above range even.