36 Yr old male, 5' 10", 185 lbs, about 12% BF, exercise regularly. I've been on Test Cyp for 7 months now and liking the results but still feel like I can dial things in to get better results. Below is a rough timeline of my experience.
Feb 2018 - Initial Lab Results
Test - 233 ng/dL
Free T - 2.4 ng/dL
SHBG - 79 nmol/L
Estradiol - Not Tested
March 2018 - Began Test Cyp injections, 160mg one injection per week (No AI, no HCG)
Pros - Improved energy, strength, & erections/libido
Cons - Fairly constant ache in testicles and scrotum pulled up tight, oily skin increased back/shoulder acne
April 2018 - Lab Results with TRT
Test - 1417 ng/dL
Free T - 26.06 ng/dL
SHBG - 59 nmol/L
Estradiol - 48 pg/mL
Doctor was happy with these numbers and told me to continue as prescribed. When I brought up aching testicles he told me I was his first patient in 10 years that said anything about testicle discomfort (seems weird, a quick Google search brings up a lot of info on this).
May 2018 - Lowered dose to 120 mg once per week
I read several TRT books and lots of posts to gain as much insight as possible, decided my T was too high so I lowered the dosage.
Pros - Testicle discomfort gone for the most part
Cons - Libido/erections hit and miss (it was great the first 4-5 weeks on TRT then leveled off a bit), still oily skin & acne
July 2018 - Changed to 60mg E3.5 days
Most of what I read said a lower more frequent injection helps keeps things more stable so I thought I'd try it. I also started taking Calcium D Glucarate thinking my E2 was high... it seems to be helping, acne is less now but still more than I'd like. Also using Nizoral as bodywash which helps.
Pros - I feel a bit better overall on E3.5 day injections
Cons - Back acne & scrotum tightness is the main thing that bothers me
October 2018 - Changed to 50mg E3.5days
Still too soon to tell.
I've been using steriodcalc.com as a reference when adjusting my dosages, I know I should really be consulting with my Dr., but haven't yet...
My main reason for posting is to get some feedback from others with experience, what are you're thoughts? Am I heading in the right direction to get things dialed in?
I have a checkup with my Dr. in two weeks and am wanting to talk with him about possibly adding HCG and/or an AI. I don't really like the idea of adding more artificial substances to my body but if it helps with my overall well being I'll give it a try.
Thanks in advance!
Feb 2018 - Initial Lab Results
Test - 233 ng/dL
Free T - 2.4 ng/dL
SHBG - 79 nmol/L
Estradiol - Not Tested
March 2018 - Began Test Cyp injections, 160mg one injection per week (No AI, no HCG)
Pros - Improved energy, strength, & erections/libido
Cons - Fairly constant ache in testicles and scrotum pulled up tight, oily skin increased back/shoulder acne
April 2018 - Lab Results with TRT
Test - 1417 ng/dL
Free T - 26.06 ng/dL
SHBG - 59 nmol/L
Estradiol - 48 pg/mL
Doctor was happy with these numbers and told me to continue as prescribed. When I brought up aching testicles he told me I was his first patient in 10 years that said anything about testicle discomfort (seems weird, a quick Google search brings up a lot of info on this).
May 2018 - Lowered dose to 120 mg once per week
I read several TRT books and lots of posts to gain as much insight as possible, decided my T was too high so I lowered the dosage.
Pros - Testicle discomfort gone for the most part
Cons - Libido/erections hit and miss (it was great the first 4-5 weeks on TRT then leveled off a bit), still oily skin & acne
July 2018 - Changed to 60mg E3.5 days
Most of what I read said a lower more frequent injection helps keeps things more stable so I thought I'd try it. I also started taking Calcium D Glucarate thinking my E2 was high... it seems to be helping, acne is less now but still more than I'd like. Also using Nizoral as bodywash which helps.
Pros - I feel a bit better overall on E3.5 day injections
Cons - Back acne & scrotum tightness is the main thing that bothers me
October 2018 - Changed to 50mg E3.5days
Still too soon to tell.
I've been using steriodcalc.com as a reference when adjusting my dosages, I know I should really be consulting with my Dr., but haven't yet...
My main reason for posting is to get some feedback from others with experience, what are you're thoughts? Am I heading in the right direction to get things dialed in?
I have a checkup with my Dr. in two weeks and am wanting to talk with him about possibly adding HCG and/or an AI. I don't really like the idea of adding more artificial substances to my body but if it helps with my overall well being I'll give it a try.
Thanks in advance!