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Testosterone Replacement, Low T, HCG, & Beyond
Blood Test Discussion
Quest Lab values from DiscountedLabs.com just not adding up
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<blockquote data-quote="drpub2112" data-source="post: 232084" data-attributes="member: 42634"><p>Hey, thanks for the info! I'm still very new to all of it so it's not like I've had done a lot of experimenting with the protocol. I have done lots of research prior to starting TRT though and for now I'm buying into the concept that daily injections more closely mimic a natural rhythm. I know a lot of people do great with the 2-3 d/wk and EOD protocols. Also, since I'm prone to gyno, I want to start out doing everything I can to prevent E2 spikes or the need for an AI.</p><p></p><p>I've calculated that it would probably only take an adjustment of ~2-4mg/d to my dose to get my fT into that ~25 ng/dL (250 pg/ml) area that people often cite as being where they feel better. I've been sick with low T symptoms for many years, so I'm definitely interested in achieving a therapeutic dose. But at the same time, I know it can take a long time to improve and I don't want to get too zealous too fast.</p><p></p><p>All lab tests and fT calculations always point to my fT percentage being very close to 2.2% with my SHGB level. That's the thing they all agree on, even if the reference ranges vary. So from now on, as long as my SHGB doesn't change, I'm just going to assume my fT is ~2.2% of my Total every time. I feel like it's the most educated guess I can make at this point. </p><p></p><p>So, at 2.2%, 1000 ng/dL will yield a fT of 22 ng/dL. Ultimately, I think that's going to be my target area, since my current protocol isn't really making me feel better yet. </p><p></p><p>Thanks for the reply! How is your HDL? So far, that's the only marker of mine that has really changed. It dropped to 39 from 50. Range is >=40.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="drpub2112, post: 232084, member: 42634"] Hey, thanks for the info! I'm still very new to all of it so it's not like I've had done a lot of experimenting with the protocol. I have done lots of research prior to starting TRT though and for now I'm buying into the concept that daily injections more closely mimic a natural rhythm. I know a lot of people do great with the 2-3 d/wk and EOD protocols. Also, since I'm prone to gyno, I want to start out doing everything I can to prevent E2 spikes or the need for an AI. I've calculated that it would probably only take an adjustment of ~2-4mg/d to my dose to get my fT into that ~25 ng/dL (250 pg/ml) area that people often cite as being where they feel better. I've been sick with low T symptoms for many years, so I'm definitely interested in achieving a therapeutic dose. But at the same time, I know it can take a long time to improve and I don't want to get too zealous too fast. All lab tests and fT calculations always point to my fT percentage being very close to 2.2% with my SHGB level. That's the thing they all agree on, even if the reference ranges vary. So from now on, as long as my SHGB doesn't change, I'm just going to assume my fT is ~2.2% of my Total every time. I feel like it's the most educated guess I can make at this point. So, at 2.2%, 1000 ng/dL will yield a fT of 22 ng/dL. Ultimately, I think that's going to be my target area, since my current protocol isn't really making me feel better yet. Thanks for the reply! How is your HDL? So far, that's the only marker of mine that has really changed. It dropped to 39 from 50. Range is >=40. [/QUOTE]
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