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Testosterone Replacement, Low T, HCG, & Beyond
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Does time really tell with TRT blood work? (experience wanted)
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<blockquote data-quote="Ty1on73" data-source="post: 37781" data-attributes="member: 13241"><p>Question for the ole timers, those who have been on TRT for one plus (1+) years or who seem to have their numbers in check. </p><p> </p><p> I have been pondering the question of when to have blood drawn for testing and pros and cons for getting my levels where they need to be. Specifically, my doctor told me that he prefers that I get my blood drawn as soon as I can in the morning. This is due to Testosterone levels being higher in the morning and dropping, perhaps significantly, in the afternoon. </p><p> </p><p> My logic, and my question, is that this seems reasonable when taking your blood in the morning for testing pre-TRT but if I am trying to get my levels at the high end of the range, shouldn’t my doctor want to know what my levels are after the morning spike? It seems that these numbers would be the best to go off of for prescribing the Rx amount so that there is sufficient T in the system at all times during the day.</p><p></p><p> </p><p> I like to hear how others have established their levels (am or pm testing) and if it is known what the amount of level loss throughout a day. I realize these may change person to person but if it is significant across the board I don’t see how having a Total T level at 643 (my last) in the morning is beneficial if it is possibly ranging from 300-400 in the afternoon and evening.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Ty1on73, post: 37781, member: 13241"] Question for the ole timers, those who have been on TRT for one plus (1+) years or who seem to have their numbers in check. I have been pondering the question of when to have blood drawn for testing and pros and cons for getting my levels where they need to be. Specifically, my doctor told me that he prefers that I get my blood drawn as soon as I can in the morning. This is due to Testosterone levels being higher in the morning and dropping, perhaps significantly, in the afternoon. My logic, and my question, is that this seems reasonable when taking your blood in the morning for testing pre-TRT but if I am trying to get my levels at the high end of the range, shouldn’t my doctor want to know what my levels are after the morning spike? It seems that these numbers would be the best to go off of for prescribing the Rx amount so that there is sufficient T in the system at all times during the day. I like to hear how others have established their levels (am or pm testing) and if it is known what the amount of level loss throughout a day. I realize these may change person to person but if it is significant across the board I don’t see how having a Total T level at 643 (my last) in the morning is beneficial if it is possibly ranging from 300-400 in the afternoon and evening. [/QUOTE]
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