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Testosterone Transdermal Patch

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Fred Morenber #1 / 8	Testosterone Transdermal Patch When males with low T levels use the Testosterone 5mg transdermal patch, their T goes to the mid point of the normal range. However, since almost all values associated with T levels change according to age, it is not clear to me what "normal" means. Do physicians ever prescribe a 5mg patch, plus a 2.5mg patch? If so, what is the effect, both physically and emotionally? Does anyone know of any studies in which participants were given above standard amounts of T via patch? When using a 5mg patch, does a males normal production of T stop? Does there exist a table of normal levels of T, FT, BT, DHT and Estradiol broken down by {filter} ages. i.e., 30, 40, 50, 60, 70 etc, years old? FRED
Tue, 23 Oct 2001 03:00:00 GMT

Verle #2 / 8	Testosterone Transdermal Patch Quote: >When males with low T levels use the Testosterone 5mg transdermal patch, >their T goes to the mid point of the normal range. However, since almost >all values associated with T levels change according to age, it is not >clear to me what "normal" means. "Normal ranges" vary by laboratory, but are based on average levels of the assays the labs perform. Sometimes they will be broken out by age. I think all current T patches are approved for men roughly 18-65 and probably haven't been tested extensively in older men. Quote: >Do physicians ever prescribe a 5mg patch, plus a 2.5mg patch? If so, >what is the effect, both physically and emotionally? Some menhave probably tried 7.5 mg dose. A physicain might prescribe it if a man hasn't responded adequately to a 5 mg dose. Anyone have any experience with >5 mg dose? Quote: >Does anyone know of any studies in which participants were given above >standard amounts of T via patch? I don't. Quote: >When using a 5mg patch, does a males normal production of T stop? It is suppressed. Quote: >Does there exist a table of normal levels of T, FT, BT, DHT and >Estradiol broken down by {filter} ages. i.e., 30, 40, 50, 60, 70 etc, >years old? Specific labs may do so, but I think it's unlikely. More likely would be: Pre-pubertal, 15-20, 20-65, >65. Normal range for men 20-65 is quite variable, most normal ranges for these ages are around 300 - 1000 ng/dl. VM Quote: >FRED
Sat, 27 Oct 2001 03:00:00 GMT

Mykst #3 / 8	Testosterone Transdermal Patch The company claims that because the dosage wanes during its 23 hour useage, your own production doesn't shut down, producing a true "augmentation". I would take this with a grain of salt. I used the 5mg patch for about 8 months, and my T. level actually dropped way down even further. I've been on shots 2x/month and am much happier.
Sun, 28 Oct 2001 03:00:00 GMT

perr #4 / 8	Testosterone Transdermal Patch Were you supposed to go off of it after several weeks for a period of time? Is that only meant for weightlifters? Quote: > The company claims that because the dosage wanes during its 23 hour useage, > your own production doesn't shut down, producing a true "augmentation". I would Quote: > take this with a grain of salt. I used the 5mg patch for about 8 months, and my > T. level actually dropped way down even further. I've been on shots 2x/month > and am much happier. --== Sent via Deja.com http://www.deja.com/ ==-- ---Share what you know. Learn what you don't.---
Mon, 29 Oct 2001 03:00:00 GMT

Mykst #5 / 8	Testosterone Transdermal Patch I never heard of such a thing as going off of it for awhile. It is not meant for weightlifters. The dosage is meant to bring one's level into a very normal/average range, not the high range that bodybuilders seek.
Mon, 29 Oct 2001 03:00:00 GMT

WP #6 / 8	Testosterone Transdermal Patch Quote: >The company claims that because the dosage wanes during its 23 hour useage, >your own production doesn't shut down, producing a true "augmentation". I would >take this with a grain of salt. I used the 5mg patch for about 8 months, and my >T. level actually dropped way down even further. I've been on shots 2x/month >and am much happier. The "company" does not claim (anywhere that I've seen) that your production is not shut down. In fact it is a known and described fact that testosterone supplementation will supress endogenous production. After using 5 mg/day for 8 months it would be expected that your own production would be supressed ("dropped way down even further"). A more appropriate measure is to have a testosterone measurement within a few hours after applying the patch to see what your levels are when supplemented. VM
Sat, 03 Nov 2001 03:00:00 GMT

Mykst #7 / 8	Testosterone Transdermal Patch Thank you, but I beg to differ. Perhaps they have gotten off that kick as of late, but several years ago, that is what was at least implied to doctors.. and passed on to me. Who are you? Someone with Alza Pharm.? If not, why so indignant?
Sun, 04 Nov 2001 03:00:00 GMT

Verle #8 / 8	Testosterone Transdermal Patch Quote: >Thank you, but I beg to differ. Perhaps they have gotten off that kick as of >late, but several years ago, that is what was at least implied to doctors.. and >passed on to me. Just seems highly doubtful to me. Who are you? Someone with Alza Pharm.? No I don't work for Alza. I would just prefer to not see misinformation posted here.
Tue, 06 Nov 2001 03:00:00 GMT

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