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LiberalArkie

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27. I hope some good data will come out from the testing of such a large group of men.

Reply to highplainsdem (Original post)

Thu Jul 16, 2026, 06:34 PM

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Research data badly needed.

I have my testosterone tested twice a year. My last result was a free level of 2.1. (normal 30-135), which is low for even a 9 year old girl.
And a total of 18 (normal 250-1100).

I stopped taking my shots for 2 months to get a baseline level of what my body was making. I will never do that again. I gained 25 pounds in 2 months and the depression was unbearable.

I have never had normal except when I am getting the shots.. I wish it had been available for me as a teen, but my family would not have been able to afford it any way..

So I am interested in a large scale tests of a large number of men just to see if it is a new normal..

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