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<blockquote data-quote="Rdum12" data-source="post: 125206" data-attributes="member: 29215"><p>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.</p><p></p><p><strong>Feb 2018</strong> - Initial Lab Results</p><p>Test - 233 ng/dL</p><p>Free T - 2.4 ng/dL</p><p>SHBG - 79 nmol/L</p><p>Estradiol - Not Tested</p><p></p><p><strong>March 2018</strong> - Began Test Cyp injections, 160mg one injection per week (No AI, no HCG)</p><p>Pros - Improved energy, strength, & erections/libido</p><p>Cons - Fairly constant ache in testicles and scrotum pulled up tight, oily skin increased back/shoulder acne</p><p></p><p><strong>April 2018 </strong>- Lab Results with TRT</p><p>Test - 1417 ng/dL</p><p>Free T - 26.06 ng/dL</p><p>SHBG - 59 nmol/L</p><p>Estradiol - 48 pg/mL</p><p>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).</p><p></p><p><strong>May 2018 </strong>- Lowered dose to 120 mg once per week </p><p>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.</p><p>Pros - Testicle discomfort gone for the most part</p><p>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</p><p></p><p><strong>July 2018 </strong>- Changed to 60mg E3.5 days</p><p>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.</p><p>Pros - I feel a bit better overall on E3.5 day injections</p><p>Cons - Back acne & scrotum tightness is the main thing that bothers me</p><p><strong></strong></p><p><strong>October 2018</strong> - Changed to 50mg E3.5days</p><p>Still too soon to tell.</p><p></p><p>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...</p><p></p><p>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?</p><p></p><p>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.</p><p></p><p>Thanks in advance!</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Rdum12, post: 125206, member: 29215"] 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. [B]Feb 2018[/B] - Initial Lab Results Test - 233 ng/dL Free T - 2.4 ng/dL SHBG - 79 nmol/L Estradiol - Not Tested [B]March 2018[/B] - 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 [B]April 2018 [/B]- 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). [B]May 2018 [/B]- 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 [B]July 2018 [/B]- 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 [B] October 2018[/B] - 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! [/QUOTE]
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