These medications continue to be used in the US, especially in private clinics which specialize in countering or mitigating the effects of aging in Men. While both HGH and Testoterone therapy is available under medical supervision, the use of these medications remains somwhat controversial here.

http://elitemensguide.com/human-growth-hormone-hgh-therapy/

http://fusion.net/story/42619/why-testosterone-is-the-drug-of-the-future/

Certain hormones and in particular steroids (or their dosage) might be a problem with liver damage. I believe it was primarily a steroid amongst some lesser drugs which was largely responsible for my post coma/ICU decompensation – thereby eliminating my option in 2011 for interferon treatment. I had to wait till 2015 for non inf treatment which might have been a blessing were it not for the unfortunate emergence, meanwhile, of HCC. I would advise – caution & scrupulous investigation before proceeding with such powerful ingredients.
cheers archer

Hi Woobia, I am sorry to read of your health situation.

I would be extremely wary of steroids in your situation.

This said from experience of someone I knew.

Please think very carefully about taking this path.

Good to hear you’re feeling more engaged in life, My very best wishes to you. Keep the faith.

THE EFFECT OF TESTOSTERONE THERAPY ON MUSCLE MASS, BONE MASS AND HAEMOGLOBIN IN HYPOGONADAL MEN WITH CIRRHOSIS

M. Sinclair1,2, P. Gow1,2, M. Grossmann2,3, R. Hoermann2,
T. Scodellaro2, P. Angus1,2. 1Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Austin
Health; 2Medicine, The University of Melbourne; 3Endocrinology, Austin
Health, Melbourne, Australia

Background and Aims:

Low testosterone and sarcopenia are common in men with cirrhosis and both are associated with adverse outcome. The effect of testosterone therapy on body composition has not previously been investigated in this population.

Methods: We conducted a 12 month double-blinded, randomised, placebo-controlled trial of intramuscular testosterone decanoate in 101 men with established cirrhosis and low serum testosterone (total testosterone <12 nmol/L or free testosterone <230 pmol/L). Total body composition was quantified using dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry.

Results: Appendicular lean muscle mass was significantly higher in the active group compared to placebo at 12 months (mean adjusted
difference (MAD) 1.69 kg, CI 0.40–2.97 kg, p = 0.021). Total lean mass was similarly higher in the active group (MAD 4.74 kg, CI 1.75– 7.74 kg, p = 0.00. Fat mass was lower in the actively treated group (MAD−4.34 kg, CI−2.04 to −6.64 kg, p < 0.001). Bone mineral density was significantly higher at the femoral neck and total bone mass were both significantly higher in the active group (MAD in T score 0.287 points, CI 0.140–0.4340.140–0.434, p < 0.001; (MAD in bone mass 0.08 kg, CI 0.01–0.15 kg, p = 0.009). Haemoglobin was significantly higher in actively treated patients (MAD 10.2 g/L, CI 1.50–18.9 g/L, p = 0.041) and HbA1cwas lower (MAD −0.35%, CI −0.05 to −0.54, p = 0.02. No serious adverse effects were reported. There were more deaths on placebo (25.5%) than active treatment (16%) but this was not significant (p = 0.352).

Conclusions: Testosterone therapy in men with cirrhosis and low baseline testosterone levels safely improves muscle mass, bone mass and haemoglobin, and reduces fat mass and HbA1c. This is a promising new therapy for systemic complications of cirrhosis that targets a specific hormonal imbalance in men with cirrhosis.

Journal of Hepatology 2016 vol. 64 | S133–S158

Since I did peg interferon ribavirin in 2003, I’ve suffered from low testosterone levels.
My endocrinologist put me on testosterone injections ( Reandron 1000mg undecanoate )
These injections last from 3mths to 6mths when my testosterone levels go below 5.
I’ve more then likely had HCV since 1970.
My viral load got to 2million just before starting the DAA’s .
Not sure if there’s been any more damage to my liver using testosterone therapy.
Without these injections I couldn’t function .

I have been self administering Delatestryl (Testosterone Enanthate) 50 18mg X 2 per week to offset a very low T score <3 . I keep it at an average of 14 and it is monitored by my FD every 2 months. I take 50 mg of zinc to offset the E2 excess and have been doing this for 11 years. Before I start on this I had one incident where I was unable to bring a table up 2 flights of stairs and was in a very bad place mentally because of chronic insomnia and constant joint pain. Sex was out of the question as I would look at women then the same way you would look at a really nice power tool or a Harley parked outside , just there and good looking and that was it.

I tested positive for HCV antibodies last week and just had my RNA test this morning so am at the start of the learning curve. The suspected date of infection was about 25 years ago and I have had about 5 months of increasing fatigue and joint stiffness. I am open to any of the Redemption paks and will wait for the RNA to come back and my doctor to decide which is best for a hopeful cure. Would this regime harm my chances at recovery or is this ok? Without test I am a mess and quite honestly was borderline depressed before I started. I use it only to maintain a decent life standard and not for any body building. The frequent smaller doses are used to offset the peaks and valleys that I felt with the larger bimonthly doses. I take HCH 4 times per year to stop my HPA axis from flatlining (FSH is < 1 for example)

Welcome to the forum SHarmon,

You can keep taking your testosterone while being treated.

Men not on testosterone treatment make it themselves and at the average age of 55 have about the 15 units in their system. That’s no different to you other than the fact we make it in a factory and you inject it.