 the male dancer
written by Dancing Fool               on 17.08. at 07:40:36 - as answer to: Re: Steroids (androgen) by AppollAppollon, at 50 you may indeed have reduced testosterone ouput. Whether this is so, and if so, whether it warrants supplementation, can only be determined by a doctor. Any such supplementation will likely take the form of the "ultimate" steroid, testosterone itself. This is available by injection, by patch (like a nicotine patch) or now by a topical gel, which is how I take it. The oral form is not well-tolerated by the body, and can lead to liver disease. >While I appreciate the advice of physicians I think the FDA/MD establishment is a bit if a protection racket. Anything that really works will become prescription-only. That Androgen is becoming "federally-controlled" tells me that the government is realizing what I already know - it works. Testosterone is indeed available by prescription only. It can be dangerous in the hands of the unwitting. For instance, women or girls (you said you have a wife and two daughters) who are exposed to it will masculinize - grow beards, voices will deepen, etc. >Not everything is for everybody. I think a dancer (all people) should become sensitive to their bodies. Our bodies tell us a lot if only we would listen.>Dancers, of all people, are by nature and training sensitive to their bodies. If testosterone can give your kick that extra "kick," go for it! But be wary - there can be side effects, so these must be balanced against any gains you may achieve from the hormone. (NB: Also, supplementation can be rather expensive.) Answers to this message: |
