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My TRT doc gave a me a LabCorp requisition number for bloodwork. Do I get to the see the results of the blood work or do they go directly to him first? Also can I see what will be checked with the bloodwork via the requisition before the blood is taken (I may want to add additional tests for my...

Do any providers still offer HCG or have they all switched to Gonadorelin? My provider switched to Gonadorelin from HCG and didn't give a reason.

For those who looking to have children soon is there a way to scale to HCG with TRT does? For example 250IU of HCG for every 50mg of test taken per week. Is there a max where anything above 2000IU HCG per week has no additional benefit regardless of TRT dose?

When is the is the best time to get your blood tested to check where TRT has your levels? Should one consider their own peaks and troughs? Currently on 2x "100mg Test C" & 2x "500IU HCG" a week for 4 months. Got my blood tested for the first time about 12hrs after my the most recent 100mg Text...

Been on 2x "100mg Test C" & 2x "500IU HCG" for nearly 4 months and really enjoying the results. About a month ago I noticed that acne on my back started showing up and is slowly getting worse. Is there something that's not harsh which I should start taking now before it turns to scar causing acne?

Currently injecting my test with a 1in long needle 23g intramuscularly. Thanks to Vince I'm doing this solely in the ventral glutes. I know IM tends to build up scar tissue over time. To lessen scar tissue would it be a good idea to switch to 1in or 1/2in long needles? I don't have much fat in...

Been on 2x "100mg Test C" & 2x "500IU HCG" for nearly 3 months and loving the results (mind, body, etc.). Due to Covid19 my lady and I are forced to move our first pregnancy forward to about 3 months from now. To prepare for this shall what protocol recommendations are recommended? Shall I cut...

In an attempt to limit oil wasted in the needle switchable syringes I tried injecting my 0.5mL Test C subcutaneously with an insulin syringe. In addition to taking over minute to push the 0.5mL through the 31 gauge needle, 24 hours later I notice a painful hard lump a short distance directly...

Whats the best protocol for HCG? My doc prescribed 500IU E3D but the study below seems to suggest 250IU EoD is better: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/m/pubmed/15713727/

It appears my vials don't last the full term. My prescription is 200mg/mL test C injected twice a week (0.5mL) and is supposed to last 5 weeks. Therefore the vial should include 5mL total. The vial only appears to last 8.5 out of 10 dosages and I wonder if this is due to some test C being left...

At what week does one reach TRT saturation (when your serum blood level doesn't increase from week to week)? Is it dose dependent? I ask not only because I'm curious but also this will help guide when to get my first TRT bloodwork.

From what I've gathered online, injected testosterone peaks 24hrs after injection. Additionally I've read natural testosterone peaks at 10AM. To minimize peaks and troughs does it make sense to inject at 10pm so the peak is exactly 24hrs later and 12hrs between both natural peaks?

What is a better starting does for Test C (administered 2x a week), 150mg or 200mg? I had thought staying with the 150mg and seeing where I am in 3 months is a good approach but the doc supplies enough for 200mg. The doc also prescribed 1000iu if hCG a week. In case composition matters I'm...

When is the best time of day to inject Test C or HCG? Natural testosterone is highest in the morning so it seems injecting Test in the evening is the best option? Don't have any idea when the best time to inject HCG is.

Some threads state some folks "aromatize a lot" or "aromatize a little". What does this mean? Is it related to SHBG?

Which is more effective; IM or SubQ? SubQ is definitely more comfortable. Doc currently has me administering Test C via IM and HCG via SubQ. Is IM better for oil based and SubQ better for water based?

How does one calculate the correct amount of HCG to combine with TRT to preserve sperm production? My doc prescribed 100IU a week to go with my 150mg of test C. However the study in the link below suggests 500IU every other day - that's quite a difference! How does one determine the correct...

After asking if the doc could split my dose into twice a week here is the protocol he recommended: Sunday evening: 75mg Test C taken intramuscularly Monday morning: .25mg HCG taken sub-Q Tuesday: 0.5mg Anastrozole Wednesday morning: 75mg Test C taken intramuscularly Thursday morning: .25mg HCG...

Due to very high SHBG and low Free T looking to start TRT. Have done multiple sperm and blood tests. Can I start TRT + HCG and if my sperm results are poor in 2 months can I hope off without any major consequence?

Are there any studies on the effects of TRT or exogenous testosterone on the likelihood of birth defects? I know TRT lowers spermatogenesis but don’t know of any impacts on child development.

Seems the standard protocol for TRT is to start at 100mg Test C per week. Should one consider a higher starting dose if they are: 1.) Larger (in my case 6'3", 200lbs, <10%bf) 2.) Have low total T of which a very high amount is SHBG My last test results are: Total test: 499 ng/dL SHBG: 55.1...

Starting TRT next Monday. Men’s health clinic nurse is recommending a starting dosage of 220mg of testosterone cypionate injected once a week. They will do the injections in their office. I’d rather do the injections at home but seemingly to have it covered by insurance they want to do it in...

What is the best starting protocol for a 34 y/o with total T between 300-500, high SHBG, and wanting to have kids within the next 1-3yrs? Background: 34 y/o, 6'3", 203lbs, <10%bf, workout a lot One doc recommend 50mg Clomid and HCG. After reading here it seems clomid isn't a great choice for...