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Testosterone and long-standing hunger or appetite problems during transition
I'm literally at the upper TRT limit of 250mg. My bloodwork is supraphysiological though. Stop jumping to conclusions just because it fits …
Jul 24
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Testosterone and long-standing hunger or appetite problems during transition
Thanks!
Jul 24
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Testosterone and long-standing hunger or appetite problems during transition
Additional ADHD support is under consideration after four years without regular medication.
Jul 24
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Testosterone and long-standing hunger or appetite problems during transition
Mentioning androgens was probably a mistake as it immediately draws assumptions of causation despite evidence to the contrary. No metabolic…
Jul 24
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Testosterone and long-standing hunger or appetite problems during transition
Many here use these compounds for major health improvements, whereas the goal is preserving current health and avoiding decline. Self-aware…
Jul 24
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Testosterone and long-standing hunger or appetite problems during transition
Does a study actually document this?
Jul 24
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Testosterone and long-standing hunger or appetite problems during transition
The comment purpose is unclear given the stated TDEE of roughly 2600. Sustained 6000-8000 calorie intake over ten-plus days would produce a…
Jul 24
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Testosterone and long-standing hunger or appetite problems during transition
That was not the intended meaning. Current weight is not low; the goal is maintaining athletic condition without constant food preoccupatio…
Jul 24
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Testosterone and long-standing hunger or appetite problems during transition
Baseline labs were done before starting, with follow-ups at week six and planned every three months unless compounds change. Ongoing educat…
Jul 24
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Testosterone and long-standing hunger or appetite problems during transition
Appetite effects were not the initial focus because all GLP-1 agents were assumed to act similarly through the same receptor. The potential…
Jul 24
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Testosterone and long-standing hunger or appetite problems during transition
Every approach has already been attempted.
Jul 23
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Testosterone and long-standing hunger or appetite problems during transition
I believe the issue is being read differently than intended. The aim is to regain normal eating patterns so hunger does not persist after a…
Jul 23
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Testosterone and long-standing hunger or appetite problems during transition
Jumping from 73 kg to 80 kg in just days from intense binge episodes leaves anyone miserable. Weeks or months of gains vanish and the climb…
Jul 23
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Testosterone and long-standing hunger or appetite problems during transition
Some respond strongly even at low amounts while others notice almost nothing.
Jul 23
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Testosterone and long-standing hunger or appetite problems during transition
Most reports favor tirzepatide for appetite effects, so I am likely to lower the reta dose and add tirz.
Jul 23
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Testosterone and long-standing hunger or appetite problems during transition
The comments seem to assume a low-testosterone situation, unlike mine. I am at the high end of TRT and slightly above normal range. These h…
Jul 23
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Testosterone and long-standing hunger or appetite problems during transition
I have never placed much stock in therapy for my own case and doubt I could talk myself into pursuing it. Still, thanks for the links, I wi…
Jul 23
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Testosterone and long-standing hunger or appetite problems during transition
An influencer documented a tesofensine trial and reported no appetite effect. The problem is viewed as largely dopamine-related, so SSRIs a…
Jul 22
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Testosterone and long-standing hunger or appetite problems during transition
Has retatrutide been used, and how does its appetite suppression compare with tirzepatide?
Jul 22
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Testosterone and long-standing hunger or appetite problems during transition
Testosterone has not increased appetite; the compound has been used only twelve weeks while the hunger problem existed long before. IGF-1 l…
Jul 22