I'm a fairly lean guy, and would like to try some other injections sites other than the glutes. Would a 5/8 insulin needle go deep enough to penetrate the muscle? Or would it likely be more of a subQ administration with such a short needle?
Recent bloodwork showed that my sensitive E2 level is at a 9 (3-70). Labs were drawn 5 days after my T injection. I was definitely taken aback by this, as most guys have the opposite problem while on TRT.
My protocol:
-100mg test cyp EW
-250iu hCG 2x/wk
I feel terrible. My T levels are...
I did some Googling and found conflicting opinions about this. Some say that a 1" needle isn't long enough to get deep into the muscle tissue and that some of medication will be poorly absorbed because of this. Others say that there is no issue using a 1" needle if you're a reasonably thin...
Predict estradiol, DHT, and free testosterone levels based on total testosterone
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Understanding Your Hormones
Estradiol (E2)
A form of estrogen produced from testosterone. Important for bone health, mood, and libido.
Too high can cause side effects; too low can affect well-being.
DHT
Dihydrotestosterone is a potent androgen derived from testosterone. Affects hair growth,
prostate health, and masculinization effects.
Free Testosterone
The biologically active form of testosterone not bound to proteins.
Directly available for cellular uptake and biological effects.
Scientific Reference
Lakshman KM, Kaplan B, Travison TG, Basaria S, Knapp PE, Singh AB, LaValley MP, Mazer NA, Bhasin S. The effects of injected testosterone dose and age on the conversion of testosterone to estradiol and dihydrotestosterone in young and older men. J Clin Endocrinol Metab. 2010 Aug;95(8):3955-64.
