39/M - Pre-TRT bloods. I'd appreciated a second set of eyes. Thanks in advance!!

[trravis]

Hey all -

39/m looking to optimize T on my own and doing my best to go about it the right way.

Attached are pre-TRT bloods:
Total T - 425
Free T - 62
E2 - 16
SHBG - 30
HDL and LDL are elevated

Those are the numbers that I looked at but if anyone can spare a few minutes, I'd love for someone with some more expertise to give em a quick look.

Aside from HDL and LDL, I'm seeing everything else in range and feel ready to move forward. My plan is 100/mg week/EOD/SubQ for 3 months and see how things feel. Possible small adjustment up to 125 mg/week for the next 3 months and then bloods again at 6 months.

Thanks in advance for taking a look and I'd appreciate any feedback on the bloods or protocol.

And a big thank you to ALL in the community here...this site has been a huge resource.

Cheers!

 

[Systemlord]

The estrogen isn't in range for an adult male, the normal ranges are 20-35 pg/mL.

 

[trravis]

@Systemlord - thanks for your sharing your time and expertise!

What sort of consideration should I be taking regarding low estrogen?

My first thought is that the addition of more T to my system will also probably bring my estrogen levels into range? Start the protocol and keep an eye on estrogen levels at 6 month check up?

Is there anything else I should be doing or something else I should be taking into account?

 

[Systemlord]

What sort of consideration should I be taking regarding low estrogen?

More T will give you more E2. If there are no issues early on after starting TRT, do labs at 3 months.

 

[Vince]

Hey all -

39/m looking to optimize T on my own and doing my best to go about it the right way.

Attached are pre-TRT bloods:
Total T - 425
Free T - 62
E2 - 16
SHBG - 30
HDL and LDL are elevated

Those are the numbers that I looked at but if anyone can spare a few minutes, I'd love for someone with some more expertise to give em a quick look.

Aside from HDL and LDL, I'm seeing everything else in range and feel ready to move forward. My plan is 100/mg week/EOD/SubQ for 3 months and see how things feel. Possible small adjustment up to 125 mg/week for the next 3 months and then bloods again at 6 months.

Thanks in advance for taking a look and I'd appreciate any feedback on the bloods or protocol.

And a big thank you to ALL in the community here...this site has been a huge resource.

Cheers!

Before starting testosterone, you may want to look into enclomiphene. It will bring your levels up into a good range hopefully. Some men do feel good on it.