My latest testosterone panel from 3-21-16

[Vince]

Total Testosterone, Serum 1042 ng/dL 348 - 1197
Free Testosterone(Direct) 23.0 High pg/mL 6.6 - 18.1

DHEA-Sulfate 305.4 ug/dL 48.9 - 344.2
Estradiol, Sensitive 28.2 pg/mL 8.0 - 35.0
I'm injecting 90 mg of T and 500 iu of HCG every 3 1/2 days also taking 25 mg of dhea every morning

 

[CoastWatcher]

Vince, This is consistent with your earlier lab results, isn't it? Has your Free T changed much?

 

[Vince]

Coast, I posted this on 9-22-15
My latest testosterone panel I use 80mg of testosterone cypionate and 500iu of hcg every 3 1/2 days - no AI


testosterone, serum 1059ng/dl 348-1197
free testosterone direct 28.9 pg/mL 6.6-18.1
dhea-sulate 214.9 ug/dL 48.9-344.2
estradiol, seneitive 27.3 pg/mL 8.0-35.0

 

[Vince Carter]

You upped 10mgs yet your TT stayed about the same and your Free T went, down?

 

[Vince]

You upped 10mgs yet your TT stayed about the same and your Free T went, down?

I was surprised to see that. Maybe the labs are not 100% accurate, or the testosterone varies in strength?

 

[Vince]

Here's my basic Lipid Panel from 3-21-16
Cholesterol, Total 135 mg/dL 100 - 199
Triglycerides 58 mg/dL 0 - 149
HDL Cholesterol 76 mg/dL >39
LDL Cholesterol Calc 47 mg/dL 0 - 99
VLDL Cholesterol Cal 12 mg/dL 5 - 40
T. Chol/HDL Ratio 1.8 ratio units 0.0 - 5.0

I will have a more complete one in April

 

[PAUL-E]

I was surprised to see that. Maybe the labs are not 100% accurate, or the testosterone varies in strength?

Still some good numbers though.

 

[Vince]

Sportsfan, I found this post. So you can read it.

 

[sportsfan8724]

Thanks Vince! How far from the injections were both test done? And you are taking zinc balance twice a day for a total of 30 mgs daily of zinc still correct?

 

[Vince]

Thanks Vince! How far from the injections were both test done? And you are taking zinc balance twice a day for a total of 30 mgs daily of zinc still correct?

Labs were taken three and a half days after I injected then right before I inject it again. Yes I'm still using the same amount of zinc balance.

 

[Vince]

I had my consultation with Jill at Defy Medical, everything looks good. I did get the okay to increase my testosterone to 100mg twice a week.

 

[Fireproof]

I had my consultation with Jill at Defy Medical, everything looks good. I did get the okay to increase my testosterone to 100mg twice a week.

What is the reason for the increase? I thought your numbers looked great...Total and Free T both top of range. (free actually above the range).

 

[CoastWatcher]

What is the reason for the increase? I thought your numbers looked great...Total and Free T both top of range. (free actually above the range).

I had the same question.

 

[Vince]

I personally just like the higher levels of testosterone, I feel so good, clear mind and strong libido. I'm not having any bad symptoms and I finally have a nice set of biceps.

 

[GA8314]

I've been bringing my dose down for the past few weeks. Was doing 100 mg T cyp Q3.5d with HCG 500 iU as well. Trough day was TT 1050 and fT substantially over the normal mark.... I'm targeting 80mg Q3.5d and changing to SQ versus IM. We'll see. I THINK I feel a bit more mellow....... Not as wound up..... We'll see and I'll post labs in 5-6 wks.

My big goal is to drop the AI (was at 0.5 mg Q3.5d and now at 0.25mg). E2 Sensitive on former dosing regiment was at 28 so I needed the AI on the higher dose.

It's interesting how 1) different guys feel differently on 750-950 versus 1000-1200 and 2) how guys achieve different T levels based on some very different dosing regimens...

Some guys like TT 800 over 1100 and others it's the opposite. Sometimes this is a strong preference... Some guys need 100 mg Q3.5d to achieve 1100 TT whereas others are getting those same levels at rather surprising low doses....

It's so true that taking time to dial yourself in and being willing to "experiment" a bit is necessary to find your sweet spot.

Keep it up guys (pun intended)..... haha

 

[T4 Life]

Vince,
How are you able to maintain your E2 levels in the ranges you posted even when you are dosing 80 and 90 mgs of T twice a week?

Estradiol, Sensitive 28.2 pg/mL 8.0 - 35.0
Estradiol, sensitive 27.3 pg/mL 8.0-35.0

 

[Vince]

Vince,
How are you able to maintain your E2 levels in the ranges you posted even when you are dosing 80 and 90 mgs of T twice a week?

Estradiol, Sensitive 28.2 pg/mL 8.0 - 35.0
Estradiol, sensitive 27.3 pg/mL 8.0-35.0

Yes, I have no problem retaining my good E2 levels. I've never used an AI.