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Here's what I do to combat this problem. - Draw to desired mark on syringe - Remove syringe from the vial - With syringe inverted (needle up), draw a little air until it's right at the beginning of the "nose" or dead zone (I am to get it to the zero mark) - Now flip it over (needle down) and...

I also inject test cyp in quads, sub-q. 1 in 10 injections I get a wierd bump or itchy spot. Do you massage the area after injection? I take my alcohol pad and rub the area with my thumb or fingers applying pretty good pressure for 10-20 seconds. Usually when I get the bump, I've gotten lazy and...

In December SHGB was 24.2 nmol/L (range 16.5 - 55.9)

Not at the moment. My latest test results were total test 622 (range 348-1197), free test 20.4 (8.7-25.1), E2 39.3 (8.0-35.0). Blood draw was trough 2.5 days after last injection. Protocol at the time was test cyp. 32mg T-TH-SAT morning, and 200iu of hcg M-W-F. Note that this blood draw was...

Yes, I am being treated by Dr. Berger. I've gone to him for a couple other small issues outside of TRT as well, with equally good results. I do use insurance when it makes the most sense, and this is where his staff has been better than any doctor I have ever been to. With my insurance, some...

Things are going well. I did see Dr. Berger in August and started TRT right away. I added hcg in October and tweaked my protocol in January. My next appointment is in April. Dr. Berger and all of his staff really work WITH me. As far as my response to TRT, it's been very positive. A lot more...

I really only notice it when I'm done working out. Only way I can describe it is organic. First time I noticed it, it resembled broccoli, but I hadn't eaten any. Not a big deal, because again, I don't sweat more, or more often.

I noticed, almost immediately, when I started my trt in August that when I sweat it has a different odor to it than previously. I don't sweat more or more often, but when I do it smells different than pre-trt. I have never seen this mentioned anywhere else before. Anyone else experience this...

This is what and why I do it too. 250iu hcg M-W-F, 34mg test T-TH-SAT.

This isn't adding up to me. Was the (1ml) a typo? What strength vial are you using?

Why are the ranges all over the place for these test sometimes? I understand there are different units of measurement, but this top end range is 836, I've seen some over 1,200. In other words, if he got tested at a different lab with a top end of 1,100 would he still be at 949 and his doctor...

This is exactly why I wanted, and have, added it to my protocol. Don't care about fertility (had a vasectomy earlier this year), and the testicular shrinkage was a secondary concern. It's too early to report effects as I am in week 1 though.

My thought process is just not letting it bottom out all the way before getting on a more consistent schedule. Things are going to level out either way, but why sink to the bottom before you start to swim again. Giving it over a week should be a good starting point. Others (much more...

I'm very happy about this part. I was nervous because I had my own blood drawn prior to going. I wasn't sure if he would be ok or think I was trying to be the doctor. We had very good conversation and it seems like he appreciates the time I've put in to researching this. I figured he'd have...

If your new schedule is going to be Mon-Thurs, I would start the new protocol Thursday the 15th, no later than Monday the 19th. I would want to level things off before I bottomed out again.

I had a follow up with my doctor yesterday. Went very well and he was happy with my numbers. He agreed to add hcg to my protocol. He wanted to start me at a higher dose, but we comprised at 1,000iu per week. I will be doing 34mg test cyp 3x per week and 330iu hcg 3x a week on alternating days...

Also what I do. Tuesday is right leg, Friday left leg. Actual injection site is just the area I happen to find that I think will work that day.

Vince, the only thing I want to change is add hcg at 200iu to 250iu twice a week.

I watched the video this morning. Very informative. Thank you for taking the time to put this together. I did not realize there are LH receptors in other parts of the body. This adds to my reasoning of wanting to add hcg. Thanks again Nelson.

Eli, I don't have an IM comparison, but my pre-trt Total T was 334, sensitive E2=9. 5 weeks after 50mg test cyp subq in thigh 2x per week. Total T =955, sensitive E2=32.

I'll be reading the transcript once it's available. Will it be a file we can download and read at our leisure? Also, thank you Nelson for putting this together.

Congratulations Ryan! Best of luck to you and your expanding family.

Just received my sensitive E2 test results of 32.6 from discountedlabs. Again, this showas the difference in the sensitive vs non-sensitive test. Thank you Nelson for discountedlabs.com. I will be using them for all of my future blood work.

Short answer - better Long answer - Most of my low-T symptoms have improved some. Nothing major. Can't say I feel like a different man, but I wasn't expecting to either. I figured it would be a slow but steady improvement. Libido is up some, nighttime erections are increasing , focus and desire...

Below is my blood tests after 5 weeks of TRT. Current protocol is 50mg of test cyp subq twice a week (Tuesday am and Friday am). This blood was taken Saturday morning 36 hours after my last injection. I know this is a peak number, but I have a Dr. appointment next week the day before my...

Gene, would you expect to see much of an E2 rise from 200-250iu twice a week. I had blood drawn and am waiting on my current E2 level, but am hoping to add hcg in the next couple of weeks to my protocol.

175iu twice a week gets you 10 weeks. Why not try there with your 50mg of test. Then you could try to bring in some research for her and get a 10,000iu or 11,000iu vile. Wouldn't this be better than running out before you can get more?

Maybe I'm a slow responder, but I'm in my 4th week and haven't noticed anything major. Small changes in many areas, but nothing drastic by any means. Morning erections 1-2 a week, libido comes and goes, strength up slightly, I think muscle mass has improved but that may be wishful thinking. I...

I used the above too, but added the sensitive E2 test from discounted labs for $38. Same test was around $60 frome privatemdlabs. This will give me a comparison of the sensitive and non-sensitive tests. Both use the same Lab Corp near me. I'm going Saturday morning for the blood draws.

Vince, I have 27ga 1/2" right now. I tried the abdomen area to, but noticed the the itchiness as well. I thought I was imagining it, but felt it a few times. Thigh just seems to be less bothersome overall.

Basic question I haven't seen any actual guidance on. How long after you "pin" should you take to push the plunger and inject the test cyp. I'm doing 50mg (.25ml) subq injections, and all I see recommended is "slowly". I feel sometimes I am injecting too quick, as I do get a little nodule under...