I have reached the point where I feel I would like too try Clomid to see if it can help me. I have some Androgel that I never touched, still sitting in my closet. I’m too worried to take it, but I feel more comfortable trying Clomid. I would like to give it a try along with yocon. Has anybody tried Clomid with positive results. I know it may not be a cure, but maybe it can help me feel better. Tired of feeling this way, I’ve reached a point where I need to do something…anything, this crap placing such a negative cloud over my life.
I’ve only seen a couple cases where clomid helped. The user “Dury” comes to mind. It didnt work for me or most others. If you decide to just keep your expectations within reason.
Maybe get a 24 hr saliva and consult w/Jacobs. Would be good to see where your levels are before you start anything. I think that would be a more constructive use of time/$$. Just my .02 cents.
GL
When I first started having health issues last Sept, I didn’t know what was happening (i.e. that fin was the cause).
From what I read, it seemed that I had some sort of HPTA shutdown.
Based on that, I ordered some clomid as I read that the sooner it’s started, the better the chances of recovery.
Unfortunately, the shippers were unreliable and I ended up getting the stuff 2.5-3 months later!! (I ordered from 3 places and only 1 came through).
Long story short, my balls (which were very small then) increased in size, and ejaculate quality improved 60%.
It did nothing for my libido but at the time I can say I was happy with what clomid did for me.
so they effects did not last? did balls go back to smaller size again?
Yes, I guess I have no choice but to go see Jacobs and hope for the best. I was going to go see goldstein, but it was $2300, and that was just for the various testing they perform. I can not afford that. This problem is affecting my life and my marraige, and I am starting to feel desperate.
I had epididymitis which caused my left nut to grow too large. Once I got on antibiotics, the testicular pain subsided but the balls shrunk in size. I lived like this for a while. Then when the clomid came in (finally), I felt the balls increase in size. They didn’t match the pre fin size, but my berries turned to grapes, and that was encouraging not just physically but psychologically. I stayed on this stuff (clomid) for a good 6-7 weeks and the ball size stayed good (about 85% of normal). Thereafter the ball size stayed for at least 4 weeks without clomid, but i feel i may have to go back now (since balls gone from 85% to 70% now). I gave blood yesterday and I’m back on clomid now.
I have been taking Clomid for about a month now. I’ve been taking a low dosage of one, 50 mg, pill a week. I’m trying this because my testosterone and DHT are pretty low.
I definately know that this amount is to low to get any results. I take some new bloodwork soon. I plan on asking the doctor to bump me up to 25 mg every other day. So, that
will double my dosage.
I know there has been no long term studies on Clomid, so I only plan on being on it for 4-6 months ( after I find the right dosage ) It’s the doctors hope that my levels will stay maintained after coming off. I know it’s a long shot, but I’m willing to try.
Do you guys think 25mg every other week would be good next step in the dosage?
Also, lets say that clomid does help me feel a little better ( I hope it does ) after 4-6 months. If my test levels stop dropping again after the clomid…do you think the best next step woud be trt? Or do you think I should get back on Clomid? If trt would be a better step…what form of trt?
I know that the decision is ultimately mine to make, but I would appreciate hearing what others think to help me make a judgement. I don’t take any of this lightly. It took me long time beore I was even willing to try Clomid. Mew, I would appreciate hearing your opinion if possible.
Below is the results of my last blood test:
Ranges
Dihydrotestosterone 16 25-75 ng/dl
Free Testosterone 38 46-224
Total Testosterone 304 250-1100
bioavailable test 80.6 110-575
SHBG 33 8-48
Albumin, serum 4.6 3.6-5.1
Would it be stupid to take clomid without having hormonal tests?
Yes.
It would be stupid to take any such drug blindly.