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Testosterone Replacement, Low T, HCG, & Beyond
Blood Test Discussion
First labs since starting TRT - very surprised by results!
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<blockquote data-quote="madman" data-source="post: 188236" data-attributes="member: 13851"><p>You need to understand that when starting trt not only will the hpta shutdown (2-6weeks depending on dose T) but more importantly hormones will be in FLUX during the weeks leading up until blood levels stabilize (4-6 weeks).</p><p></p><p>During this transition, some may experience what we call the honeymoon phase and notice a euphoric feeling along with an increase in libido due to increased dopamine/rising androgen levels but it is short-lived and temporary as the body adjusts and others may notice ups/downs (mood/energy/libido/erectile function/recovery).</p><p></p><p>Even then once blood levels stabilize it will take 2-3 months for the body to adapt and during this time is when one should gauge how they truly feel overall on such protocol (dose T/injection frequency) regarding relief/improvement of low-t symptoms and overall well-being.</p><p></p><p>Too many make the mistake of gauging how they feel during the first 6 weeks on such protocol as again the hpta will be shutting down and hormones will be in FLUX leading up until blood levels stabilize.</p><p></p><p>The best piece of advice is to start low and go slow than have blood work done at 6 weeks to see where such protocol (dose T/injection frequency) has your trough TT/FT/e2 levels let alone blood markers such as RBCs/hemoglobin/hematocrit.</p><p></p><p>Even if you do not feel great after 6 weeks and blood levels of TT/FT are in a healthy range then no need to jump the gun and increase the dose as your body will need time (2-3 months) to adapt let alone experience the full beneficial effects of having healthy T levels.</p><p></p><p>If by some chance your trough TT/FT levels are indeed still too low than a slight dose increase will be needed and in some cases leaving the weekly overall dose the same and increasing injection frequency may be all that is needed.</p><p></p><p>You are only injecting once weekly and your trough TT is in the high-end and more importantly, FT is very high (7 days post-injection) which would have your peak TT/FT/e2 levels much higher earlier in the week.</p><p></p><p>Although some men may do well injecting higher doses once weekly the downfall of such is that peak TT/FT/e2 levels will be very high post-injection (8-12 hrs) and elevated the first few days only to be followed by much lower levels come weeks end (trough) which in most cases can have a yo-yo effect on mood/energy/libido/erectile function/ recovery throughout the week.</p><p></p><p>Far from ideal, I would say and if anything seeing as your trough TT/FT levels is still high then you would most likely do better keeping your T dose 100 mg/week the same and splitting it up into twice-weekly injections (50 mg every 3.5 days) before making any dose adjustments.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="madman, post: 188236, member: 13851"] You need to understand that when starting trt not only will the hpta shutdown (2-6weeks depending on dose T) but more importantly hormones will be in FLUX during the weeks leading up until blood levels stabilize (4-6 weeks). During this transition, some may experience what we call the honeymoon phase and notice a euphoric feeling along with an increase in libido due to increased dopamine/rising androgen levels but it is short-lived and temporary as the body adjusts and others may notice ups/downs (mood/energy/libido/erectile function/recovery). Even then once blood levels stabilize it will take 2-3 months for the body to adapt and during this time is when one should gauge how they truly feel overall on such protocol (dose T/injection frequency) regarding relief/improvement of low-t symptoms and overall well-being. Too many make the mistake of gauging how they feel during the first 6 weeks on such protocol as again the hpta will be shutting down and hormones will be in FLUX leading up until blood levels stabilize. The best piece of advice is to start low and go slow than have blood work done at 6 weeks to see where such protocol (dose T/injection frequency) has your trough TT/FT/e2 levels let alone blood markers such as RBCs/hemoglobin/hematocrit. Even if you do not feel great after 6 weeks and blood levels of TT/FT are in a healthy range then no need to jump the gun and increase the dose as your body will need time (2-3 months) to adapt let alone experience the full beneficial effects of having healthy T levels. If by some chance your trough TT/FT levels are indeed still too low than a slight dose increase will be needed and in some cases leaving the weekly overall dose the same and increasing injection frequency may be all that is needed. You are only injecting once weekly and your trough TT is in the high-end and more importantly, FT is very high (7 days post-injection) which would have your peak TT/FT/e2 levels much higher earlier in the week. Although some men may do well injecting higher doses once weekly the downfall of such is that peak TT/FT/e2 levels will be very high post-injection (8-12 hrs) and elevated the first few days only to be followed by much lower levels come weeks end (trough) which in most cases can have a yo-yo effect on mood/energy/libido/erectile function/ recovery throughout the week. Far from ideal, I would say and if anything seeing as your trough TT/FT levels is still high then you would most likely do better keeping your T dose 100 mg/week the same and splitting it up into twice-weekly injections (50 mg every 3.5 days) before making any dose adjustments. [/QUOTE]
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