Pre Trt bloodwork, Advice Please.

I don't think you're a candidate for trt. I would consider cleaning up your diet and finding a good workout program. I think if you started injecting testosterone you'll be sadly disappointed in the results.
 
Your Total T is actually pretty good, but with the lower than mid-range LH I'm inclined to believe it possible SHBG is high and Free T low which is not uncommon. Total T isn't the free portion of testosterone, Free T is the stuff in circulation and is where the rubber meets the road.

If SHBG is on the higher end, Free T is more than likely suboptimal.
 
Heres another question. I got alot of blowback on reddit for waiting to raise my levels from 600 to 1200. I believed that being at a level of 1000-1200 was a safe level to be at with minimal/no side effects.
People said that I should either blast and cruise or take no exogenous test. This is making me lean towards blasting and cruising for life instead of TRT levels for life. Thoughts?
 
You list no symptoms of low T. only a number. And a cruising goal. If blasting and cursing is what your after. There is another website that will offer that. If you think you have low t. I would drop 20-30# clean up your diet. Quit drinking and see how you feel then.

I was 5 8 198 . I felt like shit. I Dropped weight. Exercised. Ate good and still felt like crap. Then asked my doctor for labs. T ranged from 240-305. If I hadn’t already optimized my life style. My doc would of never started me on testosterone.
 

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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.

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