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<blockquote data-quote="madman" data-source="post: 278986" data-attributes="member: 13851"><p>Common starting dose is 100 mg T/week or better yet 100 mg T split into twice-weekly injections (50 mg every 3.5 days).</p><p></p><p>Most men on TTh are injecting 100-200 mg/week whether once weekly, twice-weekly (every 3.5 days), M/W/F, EOD or daily.</p><p></p><p>Even then the majority of men can easily hit a healthy/high trough FT injecting 100-150 mg T/week especially when split into more frequent injections.</p><p></p><p>Yes there are some outliers who may need the higher-end dose 200 mg T/week but again it is far from common as in rare!</p><p></p><p>Unfortunately too many are overmedicated from the get-go!</p><p></p><p>When it comes to injection frequency whether once weekly, twice-weekly, M/W/F, EOD or daily no form of exogenous esterified T is going to mimic the 24hr natural circadian rhythm of a healthy young male.</p><p></p><p>Again the only formulation which would most closely mimic this is the T-patch (Androderm).</p><p></p><p>Forget worrying about this.</p><p></p><p>The main difference between injecting once weekly vs more frequently is the peak--->trough and how stable your blood levels remain throughout the week.</p><p></p><p>Injecting more frequently will clip the peak--->trough and blood levels will be more stable throughout the week.</p><p></p><p>Keep in mind there is a significant difference between someone hitting a high/very high trough FT injecting once weekly vs EOD or daily!</p><p></p><p>No one can say what injection frequency let alone trough FT level will suite you best.</p><p></p><p>Trial and error.</p><p></p><p>Only time will tell.</p><p></p><p>Start low and go slow on a T-only protocol.</p><p></p><p>There will be lots of time to increase your dose if need be or add in an ancillary such as hCG.</p><p></p><p>Patience is key.</p><p></p><p>There is no quick fix here.</p><p></p><p>Have realistic expectations.</p><p></p><p>As I have stated numerous times over the years the goal of TTh is to replace physiological levels through the use of exogenous T which results in relief/improvement of low-T symptoms and increased overall well-being while at the same time avoiding/minimizing any potential side-effects and keeping blood markers healthy long-term.</p><p></p><p>Yes some will need to run higher-end trough levels within reason to experience the beneficial effects of having a healthy FT level.</p><p></p><p>The majority of men would be on a protocol that would result in having healthy TT/FT levels throughout the week by keeping T levels stable and avoiding too low of a trough.</p><p></p><p>Maintaining stable levels and minimizing the peak---> to trough can have a big impact on the overall effectiveness.</p><p></p><p>A large percentage of men are using intramuscular/subcutaneous injections using various injection protocols (once weekly, twice weekly, M/W/F, EOD, daily) and feel great.</p><p></p><p>Yes, there are many men who do well injecting once weekly and fair better with the larger swing in the peak--->troughs.</p><p></p><p>Unfortunately, many others will struggle with energy, mood, libido, erectile function, and recovery due to the rollercoaster effect.</p><p></p><p>Key here is to find a protocol (dose/injection frequency) that works best for you and not overshooting when it comes to your trough FT!</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="madman, post: 278986, member: 13851"] Common starting dose is 100 mg T/week or better yet 100 mg T split into twice-weekly injections (50 mg every 3.5 days). Most men on TTh are injecting 100-200 mg/week whether once weekly, twice-weekly (every 3.5 days), M/W/F, EOD or daily. Even then the majority of men can easily hit a healthy/high trough FT injecting 100-150 mg T/week especially when split into more frequent injections. Yes there are some outliers who may need the higher-end dose 200 mg T/week but again it is far from common as in rare! Unfortunately too many are overmedicated from the get-go! When it comes to injection frequency whether once weekly, twice-weekly, M/W/F, EOD or daily no form of exogenous esterified T is going to mimic the 24hr natural circadian rhythm of a healthy young male. Again the only formulation which would most closely mimic this is the T-patch (Androderm). Forget worrying about this. The main difference between injecting once weekly vs more frequently is the peak--->trough and how stable your blood levels remain throughout the week. Injecting more frequently will clip the peak--->trough and blood levels will be more stable throughout the week. Keep in mind there is a significant difference between someone hitting a high/very high trough FT injecting once weekly vs EOD or daily! No one can say what injection frequency let alone trough FT level will suite you best. Trial and error. Only time will tell. Start low and go slow on a T-only protocol. There will be lots of time to increase your dose if need be or add in an ancillary such as hCG. Patience is key. There is no quick fix here. Have realistic expectations. As I have stated numerous times over the years the goal of TTh is to replace physiological levels through the use of exogenous T which results in relief/improvement of low-T symptoms and increased overall well-being while at the same time avoiding/minimizing any potential side-effects and keeping blood markers healthy long-term. Yes some will need to run higher-end trough levels within reason to experience the beneficial effects of having a healthy FT level. The majority of men would be on a protocol that would result in having healthy TT/FT levels throughout the week by keeping T levels stable and avoiding too low of a trough. Maintaining stable levels and minimizing the peak---> to trough can have a big impact on the overall effectiveness. A large percentage of men are using intramuscular/subcutaneous injections using various injection protocols (once weekly, twice weekly, M/W/F, EOD, daily) and feel great. Yes, there are many men who do well injecting once weekly and fair better with the larger swing in the peak--->troughs. Unfortunately, many others will struggle with energy, mood, libido, erectile function, and recovery due to the rollercoaster effect. Key here is to find a protocol (dose/injection frequency) that works best for you and not overshooting when it comes to your trough FT! [/QUOTE]
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