Hey Stonetiger...so I've been on Androgel for many years (off an on 7 years) and as a low dose testosterone replacement therapy, it ha been beneficial to me. My test is low likely from being in my 40's, not sure what your history is. It certainly provides me higher energy levels, rock hard lasting boners and increases my labido to slightly above what I remember having in my 20's. So all this is definitely a plus because hot sex rocks. My nuts havent shrunk, which I read about over and over again from various internet discussions and you will notice a slight inrease in lean muscle mass over time...likely because the low test levels have been holding you back. However, you cannot cycle this stuff, it just doesn't work that way because of its dailiy low dose properties...you would probably have to stockpile it for a year then lather yourself head to toe to acheive an equivalent effect (and this is me being funny, it won't work). If your doctor is truly cool, you can ask him to prescribe the 10 mg daily dose which will keep your test levels well above normal and you will notice a greater anabolic effect at the gym and you will definitely be hornier all the time. I do believe over time it does diminish your bodys ability to produce adequate amounts of test but I have gone off it for long periods of time and my test levels are below normal, but very detectable. I like the Androgel because it keeps me consistently charged. If you are looking to cycle, I would ask a doctor for advice. Good luck.
