The good, bad, and ugly of Testosterone - Ask the Doc

We start this episode of Ask the Doc off RIGHT AWAY with a serious question about gynocomastia. He then moves on to how to stack certain steroids together for optimal performance, and to get the most out of them. He also takes some time to discuss erectile disfunction, and what the optimal doses of particular steroids are for what you want.
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INFORMATION IN THIS VIDEO PRESENTATION IS PROVIDED FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY AND IS NOT INTENDED AS A SUBSTITUTE FOR THE ADVICE PROVIDED BY YOUR PHYSICIAN OR OTHER HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONAL. YOU SHOULD NOT USE THE INFORMATION IN THIS VIDEO PRESENTATION FOR DIAGNOSING OR TREATING A HEALTH PROBLEM OR DISEASE, OR PRESCRIBING ANY MEDICATION OR OTHER TREATMENT.

[@Jazzhands1337]

No Doctor, it's never too technical. If you bust out the whiteboard we're cool with that. Someone with your expertise and impartiality rarely talks about this topic.

[@mauiciogonzalez5623]

I was on 3 different anti-depressants at one point. On TRT I take NO anti-depressants. And I am happy happy happy :)

[@trickcyclist1]

wow! what does ? and only test or you take others things like hcg ?

[@Soldado70785]

@@lordnelsonmc.billionberg9166 not funny! Why don't you!

[@lordnelsonmc.billionberg9166]

@@Soldado70785 ok srt

[@garysimone4977]

Mauico ya still happy. So the. TRT cured your depression??

[@SupaHoon]

Try helps heaps but still need antidepressants

[@multidiagnostics]

if only the Doc would post every week.. Every video he does is the best quality content

[@hex40apy71]

I love this series, all the right info with the science to back it up.

[@Ivanleinster]

best guy on the net. proper legit. thanks for the videos

[@primatesrusb.p4823]

If this was my doctor all my health concern questions would be satisfied. It's hard to find a good doctor that you can be so candid with.

[@oliveirainvestments2884]

Brilliant.... Great Topic and great knowledge!!! Best Regards Pablo De Oliveira

[@Carefaceeeee]

This is great,so much good information for people. Just stumbled on this and had to say thanks.

[@FenerAttack]

incredible doctor thank you for the uploads and your time!!!

[@peterjensen7533]

Great content, thank you making this available!

[@n8strength]

Great video here. I love this channel!

[@dobermanxxxl]

Now THIS GUY is a "steroid expert," NOT Jason Blaha

[@spool29k97]

But jason was a cia agent/astronaut/powerlifter/model

[@soviet_genetics]

model lol

[@CbarMiiXaaS]

Also not fat or bald i'll have you know.

[@markseven6046]

Kapparino definitely not bald

[@JonathanJoestarJuicefest]

Blowhole is the creature known only as the Estrogen Monster, stay as far away as possible.

[@robchang4410]

great channel, great video. but please use a tripod when shooting your free hand shooting is good,but still bouncy

[@fastingfrugivore]

Dr Rand is always on point ✅

[@jjjuhg]

this doctor would be great for Ric's Corner!

[@scottculli7851]

Very helpful. Thanks

[@DBZbraidZ44]

Love this doctor

[@kraigbutler5584]

you seem less concerned about over suppressed estrogen for men then other docs. I have read elsewhere that if you go too low for estrogen then it is a terrible 2 months before you can get the estrogen back up. Can you address this and the markers to look out for of low versus high estrogen and how to juggle your does to get the sweet spot?

[@aqualane1]

Thin healthy 52 yo here. TRT gave me chest pain and road rage. Was hoping to gain muscle

[@brobdingnagianone900]

I've been on TRT therapy for 7 yrs. I'm 53. Recently my hemocratin was 17 and my doc asked me to back off from 1mL every 2 weeks to .75mL. I did .5 mL the first month. Now at .75 mL. I wanted to do a cycle of nandrolone for the 1st time but wonder if it's too risky if my hemocratin level is on the high side. Any advice is welcome.

[@ryanmoore9877]

every other week creates big peaks and valleys in your levels,mosy docs that have a clue will do weekly and some do every 3-4 days...but the 3-4 days is rare....

[@confirm1022]

The D.O. Is on point .

[@kevinbraden798]

SSRI can cause Gyno, I have seen it first hand with a family member. He had been an athlete all through High School, and was put on an SSRI. In 1 month he developed breast tissue. My best friends son gained 50 pounds of fat along with gyno, when he was put on an SSRI.

[@HammerLeaf]

Check your audio levels, good video!

[@mannyavilapca]

I'm 42 and being on TRT for 6 week using 1/2 a CC of Test-Cyp and I just developed hives on my chest and shoulders and I am also itchy, has anyone experience this issue?

[@Vuhjayjay68]

I’m 37 and have some small injuries I heard some of these can help in my recovery plus I want some more muscle sooooooooooooo WHAT DO I TAKE and how to take it ??

[@scottbivens3101]

wow,awesome q and a channel..my question is why would my body continue to have ongoing gynecomastia after stopping testosterone years ago. i have been checked and no doctors can tell me why.i am 49 and my recent lab results were 650 for a testosterone level. i used to do 250ml a week seven years ago .i wonder if i damaged something lol. thanks and great show fellas

[@jdtown6585]

Quick aside; your testosterone level is solid especially considering you were on trt for six years.

[@billytheweasel]

gyno must be surgically removed. if caught initially maybe tamoxifen can halt it. you will get gyno if taking t and no ai. do research first!!!

[@DiMiTri-ys7ei]

you start the trt cycle with arimidex at the beginning without any reason? I thought arimidex is worse than the test?

[@peterjensen7533]

As I understand the term "Estrogen", it does not refer to a certain specific hormone, it is collective term that refer to estradiol, estrone, estriol and others. Please, anybody, let me know if I am wrong.

[@billytheweasel]

Estradiol is what is usually referred to in this topic, E2. See @ 7:00

[@jamessethmoore]

Hyperprolactinemia can play a role in low libido in users of exogenous testosterone. Cabergoline at 1mg divided twice weekly can be incredibly effective.

[@billytheweasel]

prolactinomas are a possibility. Not cancerous, but tumors in the pituitary. Surgery not effective in one study I read, but bromocriptine seemed effective in another study, aside from caber.

[@truckandtea]

I have run 2 simple cycles so far and every time I'm on steroid I feel hard to breath and got me shorten breath. I have used test/ deca btw. Any advice ? Thanks

[@jdtown6585]

I'd stop using and try a peptide or a sarm.

[@moopius]

How do I get to ask a question.....

[@michaelgugliotta7935]

I’m 18 do you think I can do a low test cycle at this age or will I get fucked up

[@jasaircraft]

If test would promote and enlarge prostate, should this enlargement cause ED?

[@edwinar7076]

Should you eat more foods that block estrogen aturally (broccoli, cauliflower, turnups, etc) when taking testosterone /hcg/estrogen blocker pill?

[@billytheweasel]

Can't hurt and may help. I avoid soy though that's uncertain, but soy is generally rife with glyphosate so a no-brainer. I always want to take less AI.

[@letsgowow5449]

I get chills and cold like symptoms after injections for a couple days is this normal?

[@tasmlmbell1126]

I Can Listen to this Guy!! All Day!!!! Out of Respect!!! Dr. He's in the 50k.Club🏋️‍♂️ My Age Group!! I'm 3 yrs.Older 55!!!

[@scottw6375]

I would like to work in the office next to the doc and come into his office everyday and question the hell out of him about everything. He probably has the answer to any question you throw at him.

[@stanleybrown1151]

Hey Doc, are you taking new patients? I need help

[@dementediablo666]

Hi my name Daniel Latouche 42 years old , my diagnose: i was diagnose when i was 12 years old with gynocomastia and hypogonadism and after that i got a surgery and i was treat back them now with my 40 years my breast gone big again and i need to check my T levels. what i do?

[@bharatgill5318]

Hi Daniel, extra estrogen that can cause gynocomastia. Supplements like DIM and I3C can help with if excess estrogen is the culprit.

[@adamcmaylott3640]

What’s the proper dose for L-Citrilline

[@lavarsballs5549]

So I love this doc, but one thing I am confused on is he prescribes Anastrozole side by side these TRT doses in the few hundred range. I mean even Aromasin (Exemestane) would be more sufficient to treat mild estrogen IF IT WERE TO arise. I mean people up to 700-800mg of test per week don't even need estrogen blockers. Anyone know why? Everything he says seems on point COMPLETE truth but I'm a little confused on this point.

[@zaneorton9843]

Some people just dont aromatase test as much as others. I need a shit ton of anti-e on cycle. My buddy uses nothing. I just have shitty luck.

[@apostleandrew1]

Hi doc, I’m using sus and winstro cycles for my past 2 years and with the pct accordingly to the schedule. The problem that i found out that my sperm count is O% when i go to the hospital to check my semen analysis results.. it’s was shocking me.. what can i do now and what should i do.. please help.

[@Helios601]

It wasn't the Sustanon. Hernia operations when young can cause it also as well as other reasons.

[@DanielFenandes]

This doc looks just like those guys from the army you see in American movies

[@caseyh1113]

I've personally experienced an ssri and got gyno took only two weeks and I threw that shit out the window luckly it went away completely.Ive done multiple steroid cycle's and haven't had to take an ai. Ssri I did not react to well at all. Horrible experience it was for depression and growing tits will make u not a happy person lol horrible stuff for me.

[@igi123]

hello,I am TRT Nebido.This is low nothing.I need 1200ng/dl fulltime every day 30years for my health original life and my bodybuilding.Please advice what use.Please easy,I am crying my english language,thanks

[@johnkevinsawler]

A lot of interesting info. Generally, it’s a good idea to learn about proper diet, supplementation, and healthy lifestyle before you consider TRT. Too many people look at TRT as a one stop solution. It is not. It’s the clinical part of the solution.

[@justthink2827]

I only get depressed when I run out of money 😅

[@juliebryant3968]

Love it..me too.

[@juancarrera657]

I need the video where is talking About HGH and a natural way to raise it up 86% in the morning I need that video

[@kevinandshannonberlied9962]

juan Carrera ..... you can raise your HGH 1000% by working out in a fasted state.

[@ericsmith8961]

How can you be my last two doctors sucked. First one get 200mg every other week which was a roller coaster. Next doctor did 200mg every week then cut me off at when my total test was 802 and my free test was 26. I need a good doctor any info?

[@Jay0321]

Yours is almost the same as my experience and history EXCEPT, mine freaked out when I hit 755... he had his nurse call me in and sounded like it was an ultra urgent matter, "come in immediately, there is something too high". I thought I had some bad cholesterol reading or high red blood cell count or something. ------- He pulled out a chart that gave a "normal range" by age group. I'm 48 so my group said 200 - 700. I was "55" over and he acted like I could drop at any minute and said there are instances of sudden death. He wanted to drop me down to 100 every week, I suggested 200 every 10 days, luckily he went with that ------ That was 3 months ago... I just LITERALLY got out of the office 2 hours ago and took another blood draw/physical. I'll find out the numbers in another week or so. ------ If he tries dropping me down more, I will be trying to find another doctor who knows more about this. I am literally ONLY taking Test Cypionate... no aromatase inhibitors, nothing else. Of course my diet and protein powders, occasional pre workout drinks, multivitamin and fish oil.

[@Helios601]

@@Jay0321 How did you get on? At your age, do you bother with any pct?

[@lucentindex4048]

I am not looking to add size as such. I am aiming to reduce body fat and strengthen lean muscle mass. I am 40 years old, strength training three times per week and diagnosed with low test back in March 2015. My doctor refuses to prescribe any trt. I am based in the UK.. I have good natural strength but about 20/25% body fat and eat clean 90% of the week. My issues are loosing body fat - it takes forever to see any change on the scales and around the bellie specifically and after reading about the health disadvantages linked to low testosterone I'm considering self administration but not 100% sure on how to start or where to buy from 🙈 What I'm hoping to achieve is the following Reduced body fat More definition and lean look not six pack chasing at all Stronger, energy levels better, confidence boosting, life loving. I love my training but it leaves me feeling knackered if I'm honest and my recovery can take 3 / 4 days

[@lucentindex4048]

+Mark Richardson my t levels are at 6, my GP dismissed is as age related and just to diet to lose weight.. Hello Iv been dieting for years with little effect!!!!

[@lucentindex4048]

+Mark Richardson 100% the old fossil sure is but so is the Uk NHS as a whole unless you private and pay thousands. They don't see it as a necessity for Heath and wellbeing

[@richardpatterson4312]

The God i agree with the God HOWEVER, I would lean towards getting a good doctor first to lead you, if you can't find one do as suggested and tell the doc straight up "I'm doing it one way or the other". best of luck, and don't take ANY shut from the doctor!

[@MAUROtele]

the volume is too low

[@pbufh]

Then turn it up.

[@markseven6046]

Dave needs to right down his questions before he stumbles through them on camera

[@filipkliba1079]

Hello Doc, I'm fairly strong, have lot of muscle mass and pretty lean considering i weigh 113kg (249lbs). I'm 194cm tall (6,4foot) and never in my life touched any performance enhancing drugs. I just fell tired most of the time and I have those black spots under the eyes, and the real question is this. I feel kinda FOGGY like my vision is a little bit impaired and like i have a bit problems with concentration. I don't know how to describe it because it's really suptle. From what I understood here is, that I'm just overtrained?? Could that be possible? I don't believe this will get answered but anyway, thank you in advance... Filip

[@robby12320]

See a doctor man.

[@Ivanleinster]

tudumtudum tshhhhh

[@lokfrok]

thosa are all symptoms of male pattern gaynes, you should try a heavy cycle of trenbolone and synthol it should clear it out

[@YZFMANIAC08]

Sounds like adrenal fatigue to me

[@Jdub2012eas]

1 mg EOD of anastrozole for 90 days? That will F you up. I took 1 mg of anastrozole EOD 3 times due to elevated E2 (58 pg/dl) on 200mg a week of Test Cyp and it wiped my E2 out completely. It took over two weeks for my E2 to rebound back to normal ranges (16 pg/dl to 20 pg/dl) is my "sweet spot". I now take .25 mg of anastrozole 24 hours post injection. (it takes about 24 hours for your body to metabolize the Testosterone) I inject 100mg Test Cyp every 3 1/2 days (Monday mornings and Thursday nights) I would suggest this dosage as a good starting point for anyone on TRT that is estrogen sensitive. It may take couple of weeks for your levels to normalize but be patient, it beats the hell out of wiping your levels out too low.

[@jonlanier_]

I've been on TRT for 7weeks. 200ml every two weeks. I've noticed a nice change for about 8 or 9 days and then I feel like I'm crashed out until the next shot on day 14. Is this normal when first starting?

[@ryanmoore9877]

Jon Lanier split your does into 100mg every week instead of 200 once every 2 weeks

[@jonlanier_]

Ryan Moore Im going to follow drs. orders until I see him again and see the numbers. I imagine spliting it will crash me early each week. Won't be enough. I thought I read this just built up over time... wondering if was normal.

[@jjjuhg]

Jon Lanier after a week you have only half of it in your blood, which is not enough. normal should be 200 mg a week ( 1 ml) obviously your doc is afraid of side effects. see in this video, for 200 a week, he recommends 1 mg of arimidex every other day to block the conversion of a percentage of testosterone in estrogen - you'll have more testosterone to use for muscle and libido than being converted into estrogen.

[@jonlanier_]

creative media Thanks for the info. Actually I think the dr is just starting me out of what he sees as norm. Then the next visit (i'm hoping) he'll adjust things. I'll see him the first of Jan. I'm thinking either 150 or 200 a week? Just need to see the numbers. But either way, I'm going to highly suggest a shot a week.

[@jjjuhg]

Jon Lanier another important thing- the needle must be small. 25 g is the best. some use insulin needles, but it's too small...25 g goes deep enough but is between long and short, the advantage is that is very thin and you won't feel anything. for building muscle the 600 mg per week is best, see other videos from this channel. this will bring your levels of testosterone over 700 nanograms per deciliter - a must to be able to build muscle. repetitions - between 20 and 30. forget about the stupid advice: go from 12 reps to 6 reps. it only makes you stronger, not enough stimulation, repetitions and pump. Cheers! ( 2 or 3 sets like that and you will grow. if the set is painful, no need for more )

[@user-gd7mr5bx1l]

4:46

[@lokfrok]

No heart issues assosiated with AAS ??

[@doubledoubleandfries]

Krixx Oberschnauffen think I heard less issues for people who blast and cruise vs those always on

[@RockstahRolln]

What is this Doctor's name?

[@ep8959]

Rand McClain I think.

[@weedseeds5211]

Could you ask him if steroids permanently close growth plates?

[@HammerLeaf]

Growth plates close at 25 irregardless of wheather you take steroids, as does lifting weights in general before you're roughly 21. Everyone is different but if you lift weights before you fully develop you're stunting your growth.

[@jdtown6585]

@@HammerLeaf that's why he's asking, so those under 25 aren't partaking. As far as lifting causing growth plates to prematurely close, that's a complete myth that has never been proven. Feel free to cite your reference.

[@cautarepvp2079]

@@HammerLeaf dafuw growth plates close at 25? What are you smoking? After age 19-20 most guys will never grow an inch taller, what are you talking about?

[@YZFMANIAC08]

The heart gets under serious strain when you're packing 30/40 kilos of musclemass which need to be supplied with blood, human heart is designed that way

[@williamcreech1505]

You are a doctor the carbohydrates is what creates the heart

[@ryanmoore9877]

it doesn't...your taking 200 once every 2 weeks so your peaks and valleys are much bigger than the guy who takes 100 every week...the 100 a week keeps your body at a more stable level...I've been doing hrt for several years and I did the 200 every 2 weeks and I know your crash...I feel much better on 100 a week..

[@willman43]

Ryan Moore Doc used to have me on 200 every two weeks. I talked to him about the peaks and valleys and I'm now on 200 every ten days and I feel great and it's a world of a difference.

[@dutchsilver7661]

100 is to low. Im at 1cc a week 🤣🤣

[@carl111658]

Doc..... do you have patients on HRT?

[@iNoXpLodE]

Obviously..... what kind of stupid comment is this

[@joefarrow3358]

Ali- 34 years old. Hi, I’m looking for help! I have had my first steroid cycle 8 months ago. I was on test eq 500ml weekly along with nandrolone 5. I did take pct as advised in previous videos. Tried to follow everything Except blood work as I don’t understand it. My issue I’m having is BAD DIGESTION, lower left stomach pain, intolerant to fatty foods, can’t handle any SODA at all or any sugar. Get serious stiffness in the neck with a bad migraine. Been to hospital and docs many times and they say I have nothing to worry about. All is clear but I feel like shit!! I won’t do steroids again, please help so I can be normal again. Food does not digest! Lost more than I put on, fasting because food is causing me issues. And yeah my sex drive goes from good to bad and vice versa Any help will be appreciated Thanks God bless

[@snailnslug3]

male menopause. you need to eat clean , exercise and only water. Take metamucil as instructed.

[@razor_5521]

Damn fools asking for medical advice through KZbin, might as well hang it all up. Though this is great info, you still need real test, blood work, etc to figure out anything. Lastly, if you lack sleep, I promise it's at least half of your problems. Anyways appreciate these videos.

[@jrush5907]

Brandon Hudgins talking shit and yet you obviously watched the video yourself. Go sit down somewhere

[@spartysmile5243]

68 year old Masters o-lifter, natural. Doc says, ".....keep the estrogen under control so that doesn't spoil the party". Boy sounds complicated probably expensive too. There's a sign at my gym that says, "Simple wins". After 37 years as a competing powerlifter and 8 more as an o-lifter I believe that.

[@cautarepvp2079]

because sleep reduces alot i guesd

[@resovoirdog100]

1 mg of anastrozol every other day sounds like a lot..no?

[@fabAB912]

phoenix lights I've heard people taking 500mg/wk of test using only .5mg anastrozole eod.

[@alexanderthompson3785]

it is absolutely absurd and dangerous. a lot of guys will not even be able to function on that.

[@shinfujiwara]

Exactly. I find it too much. Weird answer he gave.

[@zaneorton9843]

I struggle with aromatase and my oestrogen spikes easily. So I use higher doses arimidex and nolvadex to control it.

[@AyyRalphy]

It is. I’m on 70ml of test every monday and Thursday and even with .25 of arimidex, it will drop my estrogen to the near 20’s ughhhh has to be below

[@johnslugger]

*When a 21 year old male has Testosterone levels of 900 (I did) or more why do they have great heads of hair? Why can 21 year old men pee 7 feet on demand with Testosterone levels of 900? It's not effecting their prostate either! There is a LOT more going on than just high Testosterone levels. Can anyone tell me the WHOLE hormone story of what is going on in a younger males blood? There MUST be a reason these SOARING high testosterone levels make hair grow fast and shrink the prostate in the younger male population. In fact my hair fell out and my prostate grew by 60% in the 5 year period from ages 31 to 36 EXACTLY when my Testosterone levels dropped by 70%. I went to the Dr. ever year and have my full hormone history in writing from ages 21 to 58 - What am I missing here??? It seems to me young men should not have any hair and their prostates should be ready to explode so it can't be JUST the Testosterone since those levels PEAK from 18 to 28 years of age. What and I missing?*

[@tylerklein4405]

I think I have low testosterone 😱

[@quidproquo82]

this interviewer.... ugh.

[@AyyRalphy]

Exactly so fucking annoying

[@jdtown6585]

Your brain can't handle all that knowledge? Lol

[@PatrickBateman191]

Something fishy about this guy. I can't put my finger on it. At his age he should take it easy with Stanozolol. Also lots of people on the web swear he is a scammer.

[@gothops2632]

This doctor looks mean, aggressive and dangerous!

[@stoneeh]

You're just hiding your homosexual attraction.

[@scottbivens3101]

wow,awesome q and a channel..my question is why would my body continue to have ongoing gynecomastia after stopping testosterone years ago. i have been checked and no doctors can tell me why.i am 49 and my recent lab results were 650 for a testosterone level. i used to do 250ml a week seven years ago .i wonder if i damaged something lol. thanks and great show fellas

[@cryptoconan]

scott bivens you may be more prone to gn than others. symptom of not cycling off correctly. the short answer is no reversal. surgery can remove the glands responsible .