I quit Fin about a week or so ago now. My Dr. told me I could either quite cold turkey or ween off it. I felt I wanted it out of my system ASAP. He’s got me on a testosterone topical which I think is helping. I’m not really sure if I’ve “crashed”. After a good 5 days or so I felt more focused and had GOOD sex with my gf for the first time since Nov. I had no issues getting an erection and all that. Today I woke up feeling kinda ho hum and a little “crusty” as my gf calls it where I’m irritable. Is this crashing? I’ve been studying for a test that I have tomorrow and I feel I’m retaining the info alright but not as well as last week. I dunno if it was a placebo effect last week or what. I’m taking Maca which is a supplement that is supposed to help with libido but I dunno how much I need it. I heard Saw Palmetto is supposed to help with libido as well as do wonders for hair but I’m just worried it will impact me the same way propecia did. I understand we’re not supposed to talk about hair growing products but I’m more curious if it helps libido. Any comments???
Saw palmetto is just as bad as propecia when it comes to side effects. Do not take it. Also, the majority of people recover within a month of stopping fin - So if your just a week off, do not worry.
I would not be taking any Testosterone Replacement Therapy at this stage, just see how your body reacts to coming off Finasteride, most likely things will improve in coming weeks.
TRT is often a lifelong commitment, will shutdown your own Tesotsterone production, and prevent spermatogenesis.
Why did your doctor give you TRT at this stage and why did you decide to take it? It’s usually a last resort for ex-Fin users when they’ve exhausted all other avenues.
As you know Mew, HCG should be taken with TRT to prevent the cessation of spermatogenesis.
May I add that I believe HCG to be VITAL to TRT. Having used it for last 5 years, and having experimented thoroughly with my body, I can safely say I FEEL MUCH BETTER with HCG in my system.
If I do not take HCG, I will feel tetchy after 5 days or so. Upon taking it, I will feel relaxed and happy within 2 hours.
JN
Hi JN
what do you think can you live on HCG alone? do you feel any water retention from HCG?
thanx
Sufferer2001,
Are you the one that was taking Synthetic Growth Hormone? I can’t remember if it was you or someon else. My GH is also pretty badly messed up. Are you still taking the GH?
Guys helps me out with some of these. HCG?
I dunno how I’m doing anymore. My dr. said to take it to help get my levels back up and then stop taking it say after a month. I honestly dunno what to do. I was alright a few weeks ago but I think I’m crashing. I’m irritiable, having trouble focusing in school, feeling lazy and I’m worries that if I take the topical I might be ruining myself but if I dont take it I may do the same. I honestly am out of ideas and dunno who to believe anymore.