Recent content by TheMiko1976

Did you notice a drop in levels when you switched to SubQ? My levels dropped in half. I've heard a higher dose is usually needed for SubQ to reach desired levels & it takes longer. I've been doing IM and it's been a chore keeping HCT on the lower end.

Yes I've always done daily injections. I switched from IM as a way to hopefully slow the rise in hematocrit etc. I heard that was possible that way. I knew there would be a drop in testosterone, bit not by that degree. Back to IM as of this morning. I had my E2 measures in November of last...

This kept me up all night lol. But I'm grateful for your help. So, how's a guy supposed to get an accurate account regarding T levels? Is there a specific test? Also makes me wonder about the accuracy of other lab results. It's quite frustrating. As an anecdote, I was misdiagnosed with...

Interesting. Looks like I'm going back to IM. That said, my labs from November were from my doctors office. Seems they use the Labcorp scale. You'd think they have this standardized by now. Thanks for that clarification.

Definitely a thought. Just curious why/how my free T would rise nearly 5x or more in such a short time. I've heard this is a benefit to SubQ

I've heard this also. But I like to play it safe and keep things withing range, or as close as possible

Would the lower total T help to control hematocrit? Or is it a combination of the 2?

My dose is still 140mg per week, just injected SubQ now

Hi all. Was wondering which is more "important". Free testosterone or total. I had my annual bloodwork done required by my provider in November of last year. Total testosterone was 1100 ng/dl. Free test was 20.8 pg/mL. E2 was 34 pg/mL. SHBG was 36 nmol/L. I was injecting IM. I switched...