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How Safe Is The Testosterone Replacement Therapy?

Hello, I am a soon to be 38 year old male on testosterone replacement therapy. I have been a juvenile diabetic since 15 and have had a lumbar lamenectimoy at L5/S1 at 34 years of age. I have nerve damage to both sciatic nerves and as a result, I take about 1/2 a mg per day of Suboxone and about 3.2-4 grams per day of Gabapentin and about 15 units of HcG. Why does Test Cypionate(1ML per week) seem ineffective? I am still a coach potato and have a puffy face....doctor prescribed Arimidex, but I take a natural supplement instead called Formadex! Also, I am 6 ft in height.
Mon, 20 Apr 2015
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hi.
Consider other reasons for symptoms attributable to low testosterone, like fatigue, low sex drive, and others. The problem may really be lack of a balanced, nutritious diet, regular exercise, and good sleep; depression; or relationship issues.
Get an accurate measure of testosterone. This hormone should be measured between 7 am and 10 am, when it’s at its peak. Confirm a low reading with a second test on a different day. Consider getting a second opinion from an endocrinologist.
Men at high risk should approach testosterone therapy with extra caution. This includes men at high risk for prostate cancer; those with severe urinary symptoms from prostate enlargement; heart attack survivors; and those diagnosed with heart disease or multiple risk factors for it.
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How Safe Is The Testosterone Replacement Therapy?

hi. Consider other reasons for symptoms attributable to low testosterone, like fatigue, low sex drive, and others. The problem may really be lack of a balanced, nutritious diet, regular exercise, and good sleep; depression; or relationship issues. Get an accurate measure of testosterone. This hormone should be measured between 7 am and 10 am, when it’s at its peak. Confirm a low reading with a second test on a different day. Consider getting a second opinion from an endocrinologist. Men at high risk should approach testosterone therapy with extra caution. This includes men at high risk for prostate cancer; those with severe urinary symptoms from prostate enlargement; heart attack survivors; and those diagnosed with heart disease or multiple risk factors for it. thank you...