My 2018 Androcur journal & experience

[daifu-orchid (imported)]

I'm only mildly curious, but what is the preferred technique of measurement?

"A mathematician named Hall

Had a hexahedronical ball.

The cube of its weight

Plus his pecker plus eight

Was four fifths of seven eighths of f***-all."

(excuse me.)

[WannaBeSmall (imported)]

Week 5

Still nothing "major" to report, which I guess is neither positive or negative! I'm not sure if it's related, but I unexpectedly dropped 5.2lbs to 129lbs over the week (and my diet/activities haven't changed from my normal schedule). I'm hoping it's not muscle loss.. I'm assuming it's a bit early for that... plus I don't look physically much different.

I've continued the 100mg daily dose, partly because I'm not 100% sure where my levels are... so I really need to get my act together and get my levels checked!

I've started waking up at around 6am and then being a bit restless until about 8am. I'm wondering if that's related to the fact that for the past few days, i've been taking all my pills in one go, instead of twice during the day. Either way, I'm not noticing any horrible side effects.

As for my balls, I'm 80% sure they're quite a bit smaller. The smaller of the two is DEFINITELY around 40-50% smaller :O

Onwards to week 6!

(I'll get my levels checked soon I swear)

[Zebedeee (imported)]

Glad it’s still going so well for you, and it’s interesting that you’ve also lost some weight (I’m VERY jealous at your 129lbs though!!). Has your appetite changed? Mine’s definitely down a little.

I think that I may have lost some muscle mass as my arms look thinner and when I was cutting a hedge yesterday I was having real trouble with the weight of the electric hedge trimmer.

I still really can’t see much difference to the size of my genitals. It would be nice if they shrank, but it’s not my top priority. But I am totally delighted that I seem to be growing at least a little hair back, which I really didn’t think I’d be lucky enough for that to happen. Though I had read somewhere that it was possible, but quite rare.

I’ve just ordered some Biotin from Amazon in the hope that it can encourage more hair to grow, as it would appear to be receptive to my change in hormones.

[notsomanly (imported)]

I'm only mildly curious, but what is the preferred technique of measurement?

"A mathematician named Hall

Had a hexahedronical ball.

The cube of its weight

Plus his pecker plus eight

Was four fifths of seven eighths of f***-all."

(excuse me.)

I follow the formula(s) described in https://ijpeonline.biomedcentral.com/ar ... 017-0053-y

This article goes into great detail on how to compensate for scrotal skin, etc. But as long as one uses the same formula, changes over time become quite obvious and unmistakable.

[notsomanly (imported)]

Week 5

Still nothing "major" to report, which I guess is neither positive or negative! I'm not sure if it's related, but I unexpectedly dropped 5.2lbs to 129lbs over the week (and my diet/activities haven't changed from my normal schedule). I'm hoping it's not muscle loss.. I'm assuming it's a bit early for that... plus I don't look physically much different.

I've continued the 100mg daily dose, partly because I'm not 100% sure where my levels are... so I really need to get my act together and get my levels checked!

I've started waking up at around 6am and then being a bit restless until about 8am. I'm wondering if that's related to the fact that for the past few days, i've been taking all my pills in one go, instead of twice during the day. Either way, I'm not noticing any horrible side effects.

As for my balls, I'm 80% sure they're quite a bit smaller. The smaller of the two is DEFINITELY around 40-50% smaller :O

Onwards to week 6!

(I'll get my levels checked soon I swear)

The shrinkage you've seen is really good evidence that the drug is working. You could probably drop the dose. Complete shut down will likely be maintained, possibly even for doses as small as 25 mg/day.

[daifu-orchid (imported)]

Please pardon the doggerel above, but congratulations on a successful beginning!

[WannaBeSmall (imported)]

Week 6

Another mostly boring update :p

Nothing too different to report regarding side effects and changes, although I am finding that I'm constitently waking up at around 3am every morning.... despite my daily routine not changing at all!

I think I'm also noticing that I get tired quicker (I was starting to breathe heavily after doing some cleaning around the house)

Testosterone test should arrive today, so I should get the results back next week sometime I hope. Anyone wanna place a wager on what my level will be?

Glad it’s still going so well for you, and it’s interesting that you’ve also lost some weight (I’m VERY jealous at your 129lbs though!!). Has your appetite changed? Mine’s definitely down a little.

I think that I may have lost some muscle mass as my arms look thinner and when I was cutting a hedge yesterday I was having real trouble with the weight of the electric hedge trimmer.

I still really can’t see much difference to the size of my genitals. It would be nice if they shrank, but it’s not my top priority. But I am totally delighted that I seem to be growing at least a little hair back, which I really didn’t think I’d be lucky enough for that to happen. Though I had read somewhere that it was possible, but quite rare.

I’ve just ordered some Biotin from Amazon in the hope that it can encourage more hair to grow, as it would appear to be receptive to my change in hormones.

Sorry, totally missed your reply! If anything, my appetite seems to have increased! But I do make a point of eating decent meals with lots of veggies in the week (I'm so angelic!) lol

Im hoping the loss isn't mostly muscle... I've not really noticed any difference in my physique (not that I'm muscly anyway...)

[erikboy (imported)]

Loss of deep sleep, waking up too early and not having enough sleep is a result of testosterone deprivation. I think it is partly the result of sudden T loss as sleep should get better as your body adjusts to no T. Many have reported this side effect, myself among them. You should pay drastically more attention on your sleep quality and time. You need more time for sleep. Otherwise sleep deprivation would add to your T loss induced tiredness. And inability to concentrate on work.

As for loss of testicular size, I did notice too very rapid size reduction in just 2 weeks. As I measured it before, my visual observation was supported by measurement. From 5,5cm it was reduced to 4,5cm. It is not a measurement error range.

[WannaBeSmall (imported)]

Loss of deep sleep, waking up too early and not having enough sleep is a result of testosterone deprivation. I think it is partly the result of sudden T loss as sleep should get better as your body adjusts to no T. Many have reported this side effect, myself among them. You should pay drastically more attention on your sleep quality and time. You need more time for sleep. Otherwise sleep deprivation would add to your T loss induced tiredness.

Ahh. Well hopefully dropping down to 50mg a day should also help with that (assuming my levels are okay)

[Zebedeee (imported)]

I must admit that after a couple of months of getting amazing sleep, things have deteriorated a bit. I’m waking up needing a pee at least once more nights than not, and sometimes just waking up for no apparent reason.

It’s irritating and I miss sleeping for eight or nine uninterrupted hours, but I’m coping okay and not letting it get to me. Hopefully it’s just a stage that will pass.

I’ve bought some mild herbal sleeping pills, after taking the first one last night I’ve just had quite a good sleep.