Comlicated question, any insight would be appriciated.

[lock_it_up]

So, I have been getting tests run on me for about 3 months now, and low and behold it was found out that my body makes an absurdly low amount of testosterone for my age (21), and the cause is idiopathic (Medical science can't explain why). My levels at the highest level were 230...which is the level of an 80 year old man.

For me this is unacceptable, and I told my endocrinologist that I have been researching AAS since I have been in high school, and now I am just going to start taking test, without his prescription. He urged me to try a testosterone "patch" first. Now, I have heard these things really don't work all that well, and I would be better off just injecting test at a moderate dose to start (Probably 250mgs a week).

Here's the quesiton:

If I get this prescription for this patch, but decide I still want to just inject my test and start my journey into AAS, do you think I can get any use out of the patch? Anyone have any experience with this? I don't want to tell my doc that I will use test without his prescription, as I do want the script for the patch.

So, how should I go about using the patch, if at all, when cycling test?

Sorry for the long writeup, but I figured I would give it a shot.

[phatkid77]

not sure aobut the patch..the gel is suppose to be pretty good....but i told my doctor why i DIDNT WANT THE GEL.....
can sweat or shower soon after application, cross contaimination (wife and kid) ect ect....
tell him you could be more regular with the once a week injects and more likely to stick to the regime....

phats

[Fluid Karma]

What he said....

Fuk da patch. It would be like wearing a Kotex on your arm!

[lock_it_up]

not sure aobut the patch..the gel is suppose to be pretty good....but i told my doctor why i DIDNT WANT THE GEL.....
can sweat or shower soon after application, cross contaimination (wife and kid) ect ect....
tell him you could be more regular with the once a week injects and more likely to stick to the regime....

phats

I told him I would prefer injects, but he told me they no longer prescribe injects as HRT and this is the new "thing". He said it is quite similar to what women wear to manage menopause, as it secretes test all day at steady levels.

[Fluid Karma]

Yeah "They" no longer prescrib injects but other places do. Patches have been around for a while. He's BS you, thinking you don't know better!

I got a doc for you PM if you need one!

[lock_it_up]

Yeah "They" no longer prescrib injects but other places do. Patches have been around for a while. He's BS you, thinking you don't know better!

I got a doc for you PM if you need one!

I might have to take you up on that, thanks.

But, still my question stands...any place for this patch if I am taking test already? Like, would it be a good idea to use it as a sort of bridge when I am done with my cycle? Or is it just going to be completely useless?

EDIT: And I just noticed I misspelled complicated as the thread title...nice.

[dbow196]

Get a second opinion from another Doctor.

[bad rad]

Get copies of your medical record and find a HRT specialist. There are plenty around, I used on out of FL with fantastic results. The patches do produce fairly even blood levels but injections have a better likelyhood of getting to high normal Test levels.

[Fluid Karma]

Get copies of your medical record and find a HRT specialist. There are plenty around, I used on out of FL with fantastic results. The patches do produce fairly even blood levels but injections have a better likelyhood of getting to high normal Test levels.

Thats what I have...most of do!

[CallofDuty4]

my Doc had me on AndroGel to pumps daily did nothing for me, his response was "wow it always works for my other patients", then promptly gave me his Endo buddy. needless to say I'm still searching for an Endo.

[SuperSnake]

Stick the patch to your gooch where you won't have any contact with the wife or kids.