New Member -- Will Take All the Advice I Can Get; Initial Questions re Dose

So far so good on 40mg 2x/week. I decided to test after a couple of weeks just to see what was happening. Morning of my shot (before the shot) I was at 745 TT and 26.8 E2, which I figure is pretty good. I feel fine. Had some fatigue when I first made the switch but things seem to be ok at this point. My official test ordered by my doc is in a couple of weeks. I may play some games with the timing just a bit to keep it low enough that he'll leave me alone, given that he wants me "in the 600s." Hopefully, I just get through it and then he puts me on a check in every several months plan and leaves me be.
 
Just in case this thread is helpful to others, a quick follow up. I underdosed a bit before my test, waited an extra day, and tested at the trough and came in a little over 600, which made my doctor happy. Low E2. So that buys me several months of insurance paid T before he makes me test again. I just added HCG and we'll see how that goes. I'll give it 6 weeks or so and re-test. I feel pretty good. I'm liking 2x a week. Hopefully, the HCG resolves some of the atrophy issues without spiking E2.
 

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Understanding Your Hormones

Estradiol (E2)

A form of estrogen produced from testosterone. Important for bone health, mood, and libido. Too high can cause side effects; too low can affect well-being.

DHT

Dihydrotestosterone is a potent androgen derived from testosterone. Affects hair growth, prostate health, and masculinization effects.

Free Testosterone

The biologically active form of testosterone not bound to proteins. Directly available for cellular uptake and biological effects.

Scientific Reference

Lakshman KM, Kaplan B, Travison TG, Basaria S, Knapp PE, Singh AB, LaValley MP, Mazer NA, Bhasin S. The effects of injected testosterone dose and age on the conversion of testosterone to estradiol and dihydrotestosterone in young and older men. J Clin Endocrinol Metab. 2010 Aug;95(8):3955-64.

DOI: 10.1210/jc.2010-0102 | PMID: 20534765 | PMCID: PMC2913038

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