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[Lori Dee]

I use finasteride.  It seems to be quite helpful for my hair.

Chrissy

My scalp hair has started to regrow, too, since starting the Casodex. Since it blocks androgen receptors, that includes those in the scalp that are sensitive to DHT, the most potent form of testosterone. YMMV, so go with what works and what you can afford.

[Devlyn]

Well Devlyn, I can see why you are exhausted. You took out a pot roast, potatoes, corn, a full milk jug, pickles, and a half a countertop of assorted other condiments and foods during those four times. 

Just kidding.

I hope you are liking Spain.


Chrissy

I sure am. My tomatoes and peppers all over wintered.

[ChrissyRyan]

I sure am. My tomatoes and peppers all over wintered.

I will be planting likely early next month.
This girl is ready for my fresh grown food!

Chrissy

[Devlyn]

We had potatoes grown on the balcony today. 

[ChrissyRyan]

We had potatoes grown on the balcony today. 

Good for you.  I heard that they are fairly easy to grow.
Maybe I will try some of mine that are past their prime and try to grow new ones from them.
You think that would work?

I made a lot of sweet potatoes last year. 

Chrissy

[Devlyn]

As long as they're forming eyes you can plant them. Some potatoes are treated to prevent sprouting,  those wouldn't work, or they might struggle if they did grow.

[ChrissyRyan]

As long as they're forming eyes you can plant them. Some potatoes are treated to prevent sprouting,  those wouldn't work, or they might struggle if they did grow.

I will research growing potatoes.  Would I just put them in compost and good soil but leave the eye sprouts on them?  Should I cut each sprouting potato in half?  I will look into this.

[Annaliese]

It may not be available in the U.S., but I don't know that for certain.

I tried Spiro and Finasteride, but they were ineffective and interfered with my other hormones. They work by affecting the 5a reductase enzyme, which affects testosterone, estrogen, progesterone, and other hormones. Instead, they switched me to Eligard (leuprolide), which is an injection I get once every 90 days. It blocks testosterone production at the source. I also take Casodex (bicalutamide) tablets once per day. That does not interfere with any hormones but blocks androgen receptors, so any testosterone in the system will have no effect.

The body needs testosterone, not just for sexual function, but to be converted into other things the body needs. I think cholesterol is one of those. When you block testosterone, the body will convert a small amount of estrogen to testosterone, then to whatever it needs it for. By blocking the androgen receptors instead of attacking the hormone levels directly, the testosterone has no effect and can be converted to something else as needed.

I have found that it is a much better protocol and has been used for a long time as a form of chemical castration. Its primary use to to treat various cancers that target testosterone, so it has been proven effective.

The biggest obstacle is cost. Many providers will not prescribe it because it is expensive, and they know that a patient is less likely to follow a protocol if they can't afford it. My prescriptions are provided through the Veterans Administration, so they cost me nothing. If your insurance covers it, I would highly recommend it.

I will look into this as an option.  I currently have medicare and tricare for life. They cover most Anti Androgens,  but I have not checked that one. Thank you.

[Devlyn]

I will research growing potatoes.  Would I just put them in compost and good soil but leave the eye sprouts on them?  Should I cut each sprouting potato in half?  I will look into this.

No need to cut, and you want the eyes. It's best to let the potatoes have light so the eyes turn into sprouts. Like this:

[ChrissyRyan]

No need to cut, and you want the eyes. It's best to let the potatoes have light so the eyes turn into sprouts. Like this:

Okay.  Thank you!

[Devlyn]

Light skinned. They came in a steamer bag you pop right in the microwave.

[ChrissyRyan]

Light skinned. They came in a steamer bag you pop right in the microwave.

I never heard of buying potatoes in a steamer bag.  Interesting, that is.

Thank you!

[Annaliese]

It may not be available in the U.S., but I don't know that for certain.

I tried Spiro and Finasteride, but they were ineffective and interfered with my other hormones. They work by affecting the 5a reductase enzyme, which affects testosterone, estrogen, progesterone, and other hormones. Instead, they switched me to Eligard (leuprolide), which is an injection I get once every 90 days. It blocks testosterone production at the source. I also take Casodex (bicalutamide) tablets once per day. That does not interfere with any hormones but blocks androgen receptors, so any testosterone in the system will have no effect.

The body needs testosterone, not just for sexual function, but to be converted into other things the body needs. I think cholesterol is one of those. When you block testosterone, the body will convert a small amount of estrogen to testosterone, then to whatever it needs it for. By blocking the androgen receptors instead of attacking the hormone levels directly, the testosterone has no effect and can be converted to something else as needed.

I have found that it is a much better protocol and has been used for a long time as a form of chemical castration. Its primary use to to treat various cancers that target testosterone, so it has been proven effective.

The biggest obstacle is cost. Many providers will not prescribe it because it is expensive, and they know that a patient is less likely to follow a protocol if they can't afford it. My prescriptions are provided through the Veterans Administration, so they cost me nothing. If your insurance covers it, I would highly recommend it.

I looks like my insurance does cover both of these.  Kust have to have another prior authorization done. I will look into these as well so I am better informed when I have my meeting with my provider next month. I knew about finasteride, spiro, and progesterone but now I have a couple of option. 🤗

[Devlyn]

This is a great thread. We got riddles! We got HRT! We got gardening! 

[ChrissyRyan]

This is a great thread. We got riddles! We got HRT! We got gardening! 

Yes, quite eclectic it is.

[Annaliese]

Yes, quite eclectic it is.

Get those melons growing.

[ChrissyRyan]

This is a great thread. We got riddles! We got HRT! We got gardening! 

Devlyn,

We could reminisce about being 22.  Have not done that here yet.

On the second hand, Nah!

[ChrissyRyan]

Then there is Taylor Swift's song named 22. 

[Devlyn]

Get those melons growing.

Speaking of that, I  was quite ill the other night, and my wife went to the pharmacy to get some medicine. They sent her home with domperidone for me.

There, I'm officially in all three (current) conversations now! 

[Annaliese]

Speaking of that, I  was quite ill the other night, and my wife went to the pharmacy to get some medicine. They sent her home with domperidone for me.

There, I'm officially in all three (current) conversations now! 

Just need to nip them buds before the sprout