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Timing bloodwork with ED injections?

Hey all. I have been taking 15mg Test E per day, and ~150iU of HCG Monday and Thursday (this is as frequent as I can inject without experience a ton of high E2 sides like acne, water retention, etc.). The HCG has helped with penile sensitivity, but my libido and erections are still not where I...
- northjerseyguy91
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- Dec 5, 2023
- blood analysis hcg timing
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- Forum: Questions for Specific Doctors & Experts
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Timing of injection and labs

First off, thank you all for making this place such a great place for information. Long time reader here but first time posting. Right to business....43 yr old male here, been taking TRT and thyroid replacement therapy for 10 yrs. Moved to Houston from North Carolina 4 yrs ago and my doctor...
- TK777
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- Jul 10, 2020
- blood testosterone cypionate timing
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- Forum: Testosterone Basics & Questions
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Peak & trough timing on daily subq injections?

I'm on daily subcutaneous testosterone cypionate injections and my doctor always has me do my labs in a 4-5 hour window post injection. I know T levels are pretty stable on daily injections but does anyone know the timing of the peak and trough for daily subq cypionate injections? I just want...
- Vman
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- Oct 6, 2019
- bloodwork cypionate daily injections labs peak testosterone timing trough
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- Forum: Testosterone Basics & Questions
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Time of day to do the blood work when on trt

Hi. Does the time of day when you do the blood work matters at all when you're on TRT? I am injecting e3d somewhere around 8 p.m, so to see me at my worst i should do the blood work somewhere around that hour which is pretty late. So, the question is, can i do the blood work of testosterone...
- Royal244
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- Jul 22, 2018
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- Forum: Testosterone Basics & Questions
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Arimidex Dose and Timing

Got my blood work back and wanted some input. Currently on Test C 100 mg/ml a week taken every third day with 250 iu HCG. I have been taking Arimidex .5 mg EOD. Got my blood work back. Timing as follows: Tuesday Took 50ml Test C 250 iu HCG .5 Adex Thursday .5 Adex 5 am Blood draw...
- meelord
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- Mar 22, 2017
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- Forum: Testosterone Side Effect Management
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Optimal time of day for hCG or Testosterone injections?

Hello! I could not find the answer, so sorry if this has been answered already buried in another post! BACKGROUND: I am on the following schedule for months now and have pretty stable levels - better than when I started T shots once every 10 days (with T alone), then every 7 days, then...
- TheyCallMeTrinity
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- Oct 19, 2015
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- Forum: Testosterone Basics & Questions

TRT Hormone Predictor Widget

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.

DOI: 10.1210/jc.2010-0102 | PMID: 20534765 | PMCID: PMC2913038