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I wanted to check my test levels today, but forgot and took my usual 75mg dose 2 hours ago How quick will Test E effect blood levels? Is it pointless now (I wanted to test the trough) Not a big deal, it was more out of curiosity and bloodwork is cheap here. Thanks

Hey @at15 I ended up switching to a TRT clinic in Bangkok for a few reasons. Main one being I want legit scripts for HCG/Ai's as needed and I need my medical history for TRT documented if I move back to Aus so I don't have a hard time getting proper TRT prescribed there. This place was...

@johndoesmith All good, I can see it might be kind of a grey area in terms of what this forum is intended for. I've never seen the level of intelligent discussion that I've read here in any other forum so I would like to ask here. I think I've gotten my answers..... higher T dose generally =...

@johndoesmith for what exactly? I'm discussing trying a higher end TRT dose and whether the side effects are worth the reward. If a mod feels this crosses a line then feel free to close it. Madman mentioned side effects from higher doses and I was asking if he had experience with them, as...

Thanks for the responses everyone. @madman Yes I've been pleasantly surprised at the muscle/strength increase I've gotten off a relatively normal TRT dose, and my side effects are very mild / non existent at this level. I guess I'm just inpatient, after 31 years of low T levels and having...

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I use 1ml insulin syringes with detachable needles - 18 gauge to draw and 25 or 27 gauge to inject. Never get much pain and rarely see any blood at all. I find it impossible to draw with a 25/27 from an ampoule - is anyone here who draws with a small needle drawing it from an ampoule, Or does...

What J4ever said - New Trt Doc was commenting on previous Dr's protocol of 250mg once every 14 days with no Ai/HCG @ Johndoe - Yes, USA trained Dr. now living in Thailand. He seemed very knowledgable and discussed HCG and AI options, optimal dosing schedules for stable blood levels and...

Hi Excel I recently changed to a clinic that specialises in TRT specifically. I live in Thailand and it's a US Doctor who has a long background in treating athletes and steroid users in the USA. Their marketing seems aimed heavily towards athletes / bodybuilders. TRT is the clinic's main...

I've only been on TRT for 7 weeks but I had a similar experience to you. I'm 31 and had T levels around 200ng/dl Total test. I was prescribed 250mg once every 2 weeks by my GP - Felt great initially: high libido, increased strength, better erections. At about the end of week 3 I wasn't feeling...

Hi Excel, I've been on TRT for about 7 weeks total so far, however the first 4 weeks was on a bad protocol of 250mg, once every 2 weeks which resulted in lower T levels after the 14 days. I've recently found a TRT Clinic here in Thailand and switched as my original doctor wasn't familiar with...

Hi CoastWatcher, appreciate your input as always. I honestly had no idea what to expect from my labs, I knew my T levels were certainly dropped from the peak but didn't expect them to be lower than when I started within 2 weeks. I'm actually glad I got to experience first hand what a 2 week...

@johndoesmith Yep I've been considering that, or possibly Nelson's health coaching. It makes a bit more sense now that I have total control over my TRT schedule and can make the recommended changes. Have you always used Defy?

Jay I really appreciate your reply - it's actually taken a lot of worry out of my head regarding the Lipids issue. I think it's very likely my diet. I had started eating strict Keto a month before I got the initial test showing bad cholesterol and was very surprised. I've always had a big...

Your confusion is warranted, yes this is after 4 weeks on a bad protocol the morning before injection, 14 days since last my dose of test. I felt it almost amusing that this caused lower levels of test if it wasn't so sad - this is an extremely standard starting trt protocol in a lot of...

Thanks for the reccomendations Coastwatcher, have gotten all three. It seems Nelson reccomends a very different injecting protocal now on the forums than when that book was written? 23 gauge in glutes once a week vs 27-29 gauge twice a week.

Hi Guys, My intro thread is here for some more background. I'm 31 years old, 5'11, 175lbs, Fairly healthy lifestyle, Gym 3-4 times a week, I eat a Ketogenic diet (very low carb, moderate protein, high in fat), very rarely drink alcohol. Besides the gym I am fairly sedentary though. Anyway -...

Why is a grass fed Whey protein assumed to be better than the alternatives? I eat grass fed beef for the higher ratio of Omega 3 fatty Acids. Most whey protein has negligible levels of fat, so the benefits of being grass fed are largely missing in whey (but not the high price tag). I realise...

HI Ero, Pre-filling was one option - although from searching online there is divided opinion on it regarding storing testosterone in a plastic syringe that it may not be safe due to leaching / the plastic effecting the testosterone somehow. It is currently my best option though.

@johndoesmith and @Coastwatcher I have just got blood pulled and added to above list: Prolactin DHEA A1C Thyroid profIle included "TSH, T3, T4 and Free T3, FreeT4" There was no rT3 test available. Is there other names it goes by? DHT test was available but with a 30 day wait, will get it...

@johndoesmith - That E2 test I got on it's own from memory. My Dr. did suggest getting E2 retested. Will a regular E2 (not sensitive) test give any useful information? I've heard they are usually higher than what a sensitive test will show. It's 4 weeks since I began TRT so am getting most of...

Thanks for all the replies guys - appreciate it. @Vince My labs are about 15 pages long as I've requested various tests at different times when I began to investigate TRT. Is there a preferred way to format these in a post? I only have physical copies. From my other Intro Thread: Total T...

Hi Guys, I've had what I think is mild Gyno since 13yo. I've always been 'skinny fat' and have never gotten to a super low bodyfat level - so unsure what it would look like at a lower bf% I got down to 15%bf at 85kg working with a good physique coach last year pre TRT (I was at 28%bf before)...

Hi Excel, How long did it take you to find your optimal TRT protocol as far as dosing, schedule, ancillaries from when you first: A) Initially sought help from a Doctor B) Began a testosterone therapy Or is it a never ending process? are you still adjusting according to bloodwork/symptoms...

@CoastWatcher Thanks - great to know, I hadn't heard that before. Are there any books/resources on TRT besides this forum you recommend reading?

Hope this isn't a silly question. Assuming your natural Test is shut down due to TRT and you are reliant on injections. Do environmental and lifestyle factors that typically lower testosterone still have as much as an effect? Or will your T levels just run out at the same rate regardless...

@Vince Carter - sorry for the confusion - those labs were all pre TRT - just the E2 was done after I had began. How does SHGB levels influence how often one should inject? @Coastwatcher - Didn't discuss HCG with doctor, although I had done some reading beforehand on my own. I guess progressive...

Hey Guys, I currently receive my injections from my prescribing Dr - but will soon change to self administer it. My only issue is I only have access to 250mg amps of Test E in this country. At the moment I am getting one 250mg injection every 2 weeks but will change it very soon to at least...

Hi There, I've recently started TRT at 33 years of age after noticing low Test levels from a general health checkup of 267 ng/dl. I went to a GP for a second blood test and my free testosterone came back with 4.92 ng/dl and 217 ng/dl Total test - so she was open to treat it with TRT. My doc...