So without dragging this on and boring everyone too much after 4 years of suffering I’ve looked into so many avenues , drs and remedies.
Within my first year I probably was very similar to many of you reading this where I thought my issue was due to a testosterone issue, and for some I’m sure it is.
Following this I went down the rabbit hole of prolactin , again after Tren decca etc it’s not unusual to see increased prolactin and again this could be the issue for some of you.
So the blood tests I recommended for a good starting point:
Total test
Free test
FSH
LH
SHBG
E2
DHEA
Androstenedione
TSH
FT3
FT4
Prolactin
Cortisol
Progesterone
The systems at work are so complex and interact in many different processes, as a result it’s hard to understand what starting a negative feedback loop or what is an impact of a negative feedback loop.
So what did I start taking first to fix my issue and how well did it work.
(The boost testosterone stage)
Clomid and tamoxifen - 2/10 ramped up my test but almost little to no effect on libido / Tren dick
(The fix the reward system stage I.e. dopamine)
Uridine monophosphate (trying to up-regulate d2 receptors)
Sam - E ( helps produce brain chemicals e.g dopamine serotonin)
Choline CDP ( increase d2 receptor dentistry)
- 5/10 had good improvements in this stage less so with the Tren dick but more with my general mental health which had unfortunately taken a battering due to the issue. Be warned I rushed into taking these supplements which are powerful, they caused me many light headed dizzy spells after a while and also muscle twitches which made me concerned I had MS
Next well being supplement stage:
Vitamin E 400iu
P5P 200mg
Glucosamine (G), calcium (Ca) & Chondroitin (Ch) (stared this week).
G 384mg
Ca. 100mg
Ch. 36mg
Methyl folate. 400ug
Omega 3. 1200mg providing 720mg omega 3 fatty acid of which 240mg DHA and 360mg EPA
ZMA - zinc 10mg Magnesium 150mg & vit b6 3.5mg
Issue is it’s hard to know what was working and wasn’t. 5/10 it boosts overall health and libido would come in waves but it wasn’t tailored to me it was just me guessing and researching.
Next probiotics
6/10 massive improvements on health and well being. Please note most probiotics are duds, by this I mean they just don’t offer what they say they do. Better to spend a little more here.
Hcg - 6/10 improvements HCG doesn’t just increase LH and therefore testosterone it had effects on the brain and has been heavily researched by those in the post finastride syndrome community who we share many symptoms from.
Cialis - 6/10 it won’t improve libido as such. Well not from a chemical stand point but it will help you maintain a better erection and this psychologically helped me want sex. This also ensure my penis received blood supply especially during nocturnal erections helping to maintain its function until this is fixed
Next was tailored naturopathic drugs. (I’ll edit this when home to add it in)
Things I’ve investigated and the hormones associated thyroid, adrenal , pituarity, testicles.
Brain - dopamine, serotonin
Gut microbe
Nerves.
Post finasteride syndrome
Sleep hygiene
Even sexual health.
Please also do you’re own research I can offer advice on any of these subjects above but it’s exactly that just advice so please also seek medical experts in the area. I’m happy to really deep dive into the supplements I took above. Overall in last 4 years I’ve had some good gains in my health and general well being. I’ve gone from suicidal to much more positive I still have my down days but not as many.
Drs who are often consulted in this area :
Dr o Connor
Dr Mariano
Dr Chrysler
Dr Robert Stevens (UK based - brilliant YouTube channel)
Dr Paula Rochelle