Doc Prescribed HRT - Other's Experience?

bjj · Jun 18, 2008

I have been on HRT for about 7 years (chalk me up to a dumbass AAS user in my early - mid 20s... no PCT, WAY too much Test, etc...HPTA crashed permanently). My doc has prescribed Andriol (oral Test-Undecanoate) and I question whether the stuff even works... especially over the course of several years. With Andriol, I only feel the "test" effects for about the first week on it and then basically nothing. If Andriol were truly effective in getting the test into the bloodstream (I understand they claim it is done via the lymph system) wouldn't everyone be using it? There have to be some downsides to it and I think the absorption (or lack thereof) has to be one.
I want to ask my doc to switch to an injectable test for HRT. I've seen several threads suggesting anywhere between 100 and 300 mg/wk. I know everyone is different but any suggestions for what I should be asking for? (dosage, which ester or blend, ???). I'm taking 160mg / day of andriol and my test levels have been around 10 mmol/l (normal being 8-38). I'm 6'2" 240, about 15% and 36yrs.
Anyone elses advice or experiences greatly appreciated. Also, any arguments or articles supporting injectable over oral test would be great.

phatkid77 · Jun 18, 2008

you need to take 20gm fat with the pills for absorbtion, that crucial.... injections are best in my opinion

phats

bjj · Jun 20, 2008

I did know that you needed to take it with food to "ensure absorption" but I didn't realize you needed that much fat... thanks for the insight

phatkid77 · Jun 20, 2008

no prob.. i tokd a do-worker that, as he said, i felt gr8 the first couple days, then it wore off....told him about the fat (reminded him actually...he went to my urologist)... 3 days later he said he felt better..

phats

Blenderate · Aug 9, 2008

finny · Aug 9, 2008

I've tried andriol and it did not work for me. The doc should determine whether it's working or not through tests. Yes, some peope don't absorb them well.

I got switched to injections on my recommendation and we have played with 160-200mg/ e2wks.

I don't think too many docs will go for ewk injections as it is too many injections in their opinion.

I wouldn't play with tests just to get more prescribed. First, no one will put you on 250mg/wk injection - it's just not going to happen no matter how low your test is. Second, I take you want to get better physically, why play around with that? If you want to do some cycles in between, it's up to you, but I would get setup for the right amount.