RS-Transderm Cycle Log

[Judo Tom]

thanks again for the updates!

 

[Mental Reps]

one thing I'm wondering about though how long before taking a shower or go swimming after applying the transderm ? right now I'm trying to apply it first thing in the morning and that's like 3 hours away from my swimming sessions so just wondering if that's an issue.

Just found this site, but I'm a pharma rep that promotes a topical testosterone and is now taking one. I'm a lifter looking to maximize my use. To answer you question, all FDA-approved topical gel testosterone products currently on the market list studies in their prescribing information showing that the patient gets nearly all of the dose in the first two hours post application. Maybe that is similar to your product?

But, only about 90% of the testosterone is ever absorbed through the skin, so PLEASE don't expose children through direct skin to skin contact as this can cause pubic hair growth, enlarged genitalia, etc. (Very frightening to see a 4-yr old with a full bush...) Also, the testosterone is active UNTIL YOU WASH IT OFF WITH SOAP AND WATER, no matter how long ago it was applied. It takes very little to affect a child, so be careful if you have kids in the house. Thanks for the log and good luck!

 

[kiai]

it really depends on the formula some are designed for time release specially patches some are just absorbed right after application given the conditions are right for it. as the case with any transdermal absorption is expected to be not 100%

 

[Mental Reps]

it really depends on the formula some are designed for time release specially patches some are just absorbed right after application given the conditions are right for it. as the case with any transdermal absorption is expected to be not 100%

Oh, my bad, I had it reversed. Actually the figure is that only 10% is absorbed through the skin in topical gels, leaving about 90% on the skin until washed off with soap and water. At least this is true with the 1% and 2% concentrations such as androgel, testim, axiron, and fortesta. Sorry for the confusion.

Do you see any benefit to timing the application so plasma concentration (Cmax) would be highest around the time of the post-workout meal?

Would there be any benefit to halving the daily dose and taking half in the morning and half at night before bed?

 

[kiai]

I only apply once in the morning after shower. I didn't try to split or apply in late afternoon hours because I got insomnia for the first 3 days I used it I really like my ZzZzzzz time.

 

[kiai]

back to swimming today can really notice a better stamina.

 

[kiai]

ok I got few zits not sure if it's related but it's cold right now and I rarely get any.

I'm not sure why I'm not getting hungry either I'm sure I felt something the first few days but now it's just normal.

 

[kiai]

hmmm I only notice few differences now:

- I've less sex drive.
- I've better mood.

 

[kiai]

I'm feeling slightly over trained and burned out so I will back off the next 2 days to recover I've been hitting it for almost 3 weeks now non stop with higher intensity than ever.

 

[kiai]

today is the second day I take off to recover since I felt I was over training I've increased my calories as well this seems to do the trick when over training sets in next week will be lighter as well.

but man I feel sore all around specially my legs, lats and tricips although I didn't train my legs for almost a week now.

I know it's time for pics but since I'm loading on carbs right now for recovery I'm bloated so I'll take the pics in a few days.