I wouldn't worry too much about at the age of 20 regarding longevity. The cost effectiveness of all those supplements may be better served elsewhere. The best thing you can do to retard aging is to keep carbs and insulin sensitivity in check. Go moderate to low carb.
It's cost effective...
It sounds like you may benefit from TRT based on your symptoms, and lack of beard growth. Although the beard growth isn't completely indicitive.
I'd suggest getting some blood work, then go from there. If your numbers are and your doctor is uncooperative, then I'd get a second opinion.
Good...
The use of dopamine agonists like Mirapex to increase GH has been getting a lot of press lately. Typical dosages of 0.25-0.5mg per day are yielding 3-4x increases in GH. It's a more indirect way to boost GH while getting the benefits of lowered prolactin (motivation, libido, glucose control...
Unfortunately doctors aren't required to do any research. The only "research" they get, are from drug reps pushing an agenda, or what they may have learned from med school, however many years ago.
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Testosterone Replacement...
True. Cialis will do nothing for your libido only the quality/hardness of your erection. It won't make you want to have sex, only the ability to have sex.
Optimizing your testosterone will be probably be your best bet.
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Libido...
I would start with 0.25mg of Arimidex every other day. That's a general starting dosage. Many guys have to play around with the dosage however since everyone acts differantly.
What were you going to use the Deca for? Joint relief? If it was just for anabolic purposes I wouldn' bother...
Testosterone isn't really all that an effect birth control agent, which is why it was rejected by the World Health Organizaton as an option. On the other hand, progestins like Deca are much more effective in lowering sperm count.
This is why the new formulations of male birth control pills...
Started at age 30. Am on 200mg test per week, plus 100mg Deca.
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Male Hormone Replacement, Hormone Optimization for Better Health.
Arimidex reduces the conversion of testosterone to estrogen. Estrogen can get too high with testosterone replacement sometimes.
EOD = every other day
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Male Hormone Replacement, Hormone Optimization for Better Health.
It should be fine to wait a week or two. It's probably best you get proper bloodwork done, and go from there. It's a tough call... if your doctor is completely clueless, you may have to take matters in to your own hands eventually...
I agree, you should be on a AI like Arimidex 0.25mg, every other day or so. Those symptoms will not go away over time. Is it more expensive to pay for the meds or get gyno surgery later on? :)
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Male Hormone Replacement, Hormone...
The usual dose is 100mg per week of testosterone enanthate, with 0.25mg of Arimidex every other day, and HCG 250IU every other day. This is common practice. Things can be adjusted if need be from there.
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Male Hormone Replacement...
Many people on HRT need an AI when on 100mg per week. 0.25mg Arimidex every other day is a common starting point. Most doctors don't like prescribing over 100mg per week. Although, some people need much higher dosages in order to feel "normal". I personally think it's better to treat the...