14 weeks in / first lab results

[kevt100]

Please help review my first set of lab results after 14 weeks of TRT treatment. I would really appreciate it. Protocol: 200mg of test cyp split twice per week. 500mg HCG twice per week the day after each pin along with .50 Armidex. I feel ok but a do get some brain fog and slight fatigue. Libido and erections have improved but still not the best. Here are my results:

• atelet
  WBC 4.9
  RBC 5.56
  Hemoglobin 16.8
  Hematocrit 51.1
  MCV 92
  MCH 30.2
  MCHC 32.9
  RDW 12.91
  Platelets 232
  Neutrophils 49
  Lymphs 30
  Monocytes 7
  Eos 12
  Basos 2
  Neutrophils (Absolute) 2.4
  Lymphs (Absolute) 1.4
  Monocytes(Absolute) 0.3
  Eos (Absolute) 0.6
  Baso (Absolute) 0.1
  Immature Granulocytes 0
  Immature Grans (Abs) 0.0
  Comp. Metabolic Panel (14)
  Glucose 112
  BUN 13
  Creatinine 1.33
  eGFR If NonAfricn Am 66
  eGFR If Africn Am 77
  BUN/Creatinine Ratio 10
  Sodium 139
  Potassium 4.9
  Chloride 100
  Carbon Dioxide, Total 25
  Calcium 9.7
  Protein, Total 6.8
  Albumin 4.5
  Globulin, Total 2.3
  A/G Ratio 2.0
  Bilirubin, Total 0.5
  Alkaline Phosphatase 50
  AST (SGOT) 19
  ALT (SGPT) 26
  Testosterone, Free+Total LC/MS
  Testosterone, Total, LC/MS 1082.5
  Free Testosterone(Direct) 24.7
  Estradiol, Sensitive 23.7

Do you think t and free t is too high. I was at 350 prior to treatment. Thanks.

 

[Systemlord]

You're missing the most important test of all of them,, you're missing SHBG. This will is key to getting injection frequency right for you, if you're not injecting frequently enough libido will be elusive.

My SHBG is lower and if I don't inject my doses EOD, there's no libido and absolutely no erections taking place. I don't even feel as if I'm on TRT injecting twice-weekly.

It's going to take at least 6-12 months for libido and erections to fully resolve.

 

[kevt100]

Thanks! I paid $200 for a test that didn’t even give me the most important aspect. Crap. I will get that tested ASAP. I appreciate it.

 

[fifty]

$5 says his shbg is above the normal range

 

[Systemlord]

$5 says his shbg is above the normal range

His SHBG is between 39-40, I'll take that $5 dollars now. I'll PM you my Paypal.

Two injections a week is optimal, I would be proud of those numbers. The real proof will be how he feels in the months to come.

 

[fifty]

His SHBG is between 39-40, I'll take that $5 dollars now. I'll PM you my Paypal.

Two injections a week is optimal, I would be proud of those numbers. The real proof will be how he feels in the months to come.

Oh you’re right. Someone can’t use a calculator (me). I guess what I’m saying is, can’t you just calculate it?

 

[Vince]

The only opinion I have is you may want to cut your Armidex dose in half and consider getting a complete thyroid panel TSH, free T4, free T3, reverse T3 and antibodies. Just to make sure your thyroid is in top shape.

 

[kevt100]

Thanks fellas. I will get that tested on the next go round. Based on the numbers do you see any risks cutting out armidex completely?