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Sudden Weight Gain and Abnormally high levelsof Testosterone levels after 8 weeks

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Bingo24
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Hi - I am on 3 pumps of Oestrogel and have the Mirena coil. I have a testosterone test from Superdrug at the end of November and the result came back as 0.3. I was prescribed 0.35ml of testogel per day.

I had a retest and it came back with a testosterone level of 52!!

I have immediately stopped applying the testogel but have also noticed I have gained weight for no reason.

My diet hasn't changed and as a long distance runner I train 6-7 days a week and cover 50-70 miles. My diet is healthy but i have still put on 5lbs since the new year (so in 4 weeks).

Could the testogel be the cause? And will my weight return to normal now I have stopped taking it?

Any info about similar experiences would be appreciated!

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