Just started TRT and looking for advice on next steps

[Dunc]

Hi folks,



Been reading the Excel forum for the last few months whilst progressing my TRT journey (started 18m ago). Last Friday I started my programme, 125mg (0.5ml) of Sustanon250 E5D. I'm doing IM into the glute and the first jab went well.



I had all the usual symptoms: poor erections, terrible brain fog, anxiety and zero progress in the gym even though my diet and training seemed to be on point. Pretty much hit rock bottom. I’m UK based, 37yrs old, 6ft, 186lb and 18% BF (taken from scales). Looking at pictures of myself I’m confident that my BF is actually closer to 25% and scales are being generous or broken.



I think I'm doing all the right things, i'm prepared for the fact that the next 3-6 weeks may be rough and like a rollercoaster. I'm worried about testicular atrophy but I want to have at least 6 weeks or longer to see what happens before I think about HCG, especially as my oestradiol has been very low on all my tests over the last 18months.



What should I watch out for, what else can I do? Whilst i think i have everything under control my anxiety is through the roof as this is all the unknown. I possibly just need someone to reassure me that I have the major elements under control?



Bloods:

Test	Result	Measure
FSH	1.8	IU/L
LH	3.5	IU/L
Oestradiol	45	pmol/l
Testosterone	10.1	pmol/l
SHBG	23	pmol/l
Free T	0.226	pmol/l
Prolactin	146	mU/L
DHEA-Sulphate	6.32	umol/L
Cortisol	414	pmol/l
Progesterone	0.4	pmol/l

Vitamins:

morning: B12, Vit D, Creatine, Coq-10

Night - ZMA



TIA



Dunc

 

[Vince]

Not much you need to do. Just follow up protocol for 6-12 weeks and have labs. It’s pretty simple.

I think it’s better to wait 12 weeks, for 1st set of labs and then every six months after that.

 

[Dunc]

Not much you need to do. Just follow up protocol for 6-12 weeks and have labs. It’s pretty simple.

I think it’s better to wait 12 weeks, for 1st set of labs and then every six months after that.

Thanks for responding Vince. Schedule from Dr is 6 weeks then next one is 6 months. Think I'll do my own labs every 3 months for first year for reassurance.

 

[Vince]

You’re just wasting

Thanks for responding Vince. Schedule from Dr is 6 weeks then next one is 6 months. Think I'll do my own labs every 3 months for first year for reassurance.

You’re just wasting your time and money. Relax and enjoy the ride. Don’t look for any issues that’s not there.