I got your email:<P>Was not sure if I should reply...or post here.<P>I'll assume you're taking methyl-testosterone (MT) Brand name: Estratest HS - I think...<P>Things should be quite similar to other forms of T. Yet, MT can act more quickly and more dramatically. <P>I'd be careful to watch for signs of androgen excess. (Excessive hair growth, serious acne, lowered voice etc.) You shouldn't see these issues under a provider who manages things well, but there are more than a few who don't.<P>I'll see if I can dig up a post or two for you that I've done in the past that explains some issues about MT. <P>In essence, it doesn't bind to SHBG - thus all added MT becomes Free T. (This isn't true of bio-identical T.)<P>It drives down the production of SHBG - perhaps more greatly than bio-identical T. This means that more of your body produced T, more will be Free T.<P>The basic premise is: All MT is Free, and also greater bio Free T. These two factors may cause higher magnitude effects.<P>Finally, in the long run, if MT works given an appropriate length of time for a trial, I'd consider moving to a bio-identical form of T.<P>There's a thread here that covers this...<BR><A HREF="
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www.newshe.com/ubb/Forum1/HTML/000831.html</A><P>(There's also a whole lot of agitation on that thread. Read the posts from "Tootie" - you might even post a follow-up request. She might occasionally come by and would respond to a post.)<P>Best,<BR>Greg<P>------------------<BR>See the icons at the top of this post for my profile and more information.<BR>Also note, I am *not* a doctor, and this is not intended as medical advice - Please talk to your doctor about your concerns.
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