For those of you who desire to reduce your T levels without the introduction of E, please educate yourselves about the negative consequences to mind and body of dangerously low or depleted sex hormones.
First and foremost, depleting the male body of T does NOT "feminize" ones body! Sex hormones, Unlike Humans, do not exist on a "spectrum" with T on one end and E on the other, just push the lever one way or the other to obtain a male or female or some ratio there of.
Females tend to exist in a pretty well established average range for each phase of her cycle.
The natural average range of T for males varies much more wildly than females with some mens being vary high and others not so much.
HRT exist because menopause SUCKS! Trust me, I know from personal experience. I had effectively been menopausal since, at least 3 years ago.
I just switched to injectables, I'm starting to feel better. Its still too soon to tell with Labs if my level is right yet.
This last year has been especially upsetting. Hot flashes got so bad! I was waking up on average 4 or 5 times a night completely drenched, swimming in my own sweat, FREEZING MY ASS OFF! Throw in mood swings, depression, vomiting, temperature regulation issues, etc.
I'm not thrilled about giving myself shots every 2 weeks but its a small price to pay for my health and sanity!