Injection frequency with now higher SHBG

Mike9876

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When I first started TRT around 10 months ago, my SHBG was around 21. Due to this, many on these forums recommended doing EOD injections, which is what I have been doing. I have noticed that over these past 10 months, my SHBG has been increasing slightly, with it being 30 on my most recent blood test about a week ago. With this in mind, would it be ok to switch to twice per week injections? Or would EOD injections still be recommended with an SHBG of 30?

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Yes I've been finding my current protocol to be working well. I just figured if I could cut back from 3.5 injections pw to 2, it would be more convenient.
 

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