Recent Lab work after switching to EOD injections and trying to dial in E2

[Vince Carter]

You're going to struggle without a SHBG test. It's just as important as TT/FT/E2. I'd bet ya a $1 that's why you're FT is low (17.2) and your TT is off the charts on just 112mg a week. You need your SHBG to tell you how your body is handling things. You're just shooting in the dark otherwise.

 

[Dr Justin Saya MD]

I planned on getting my SHGB tested when I felt closer to being dialed in/finding my sweet spot. These tests even with the discount through this site is $67 or so. I've paid that 2-3 times over the past 6-8 weeks, and I'll be paying that again probably twice over the next month.

I see this often in well-intentioned guys who are monitoring their levels frequently, but unfortunately often get stuck "chasing their tail" and end up spending MUCH more money on monitoring and adjusting in the long run. A consult with an expert (whether it be us or elsewhere), may be an expense on the front end (and yes, likely some more testing)...but may in fact save you money (and stress/hassle) on the back end.

 

[HoustonTX]

You're going to struggle without a SHBG test. It's just as important as TT/FT/E2. I'd bet ya a $1 that's why you're FT is low (17.2) and your TT is off the charts on just 112mg a week. You need your SHBG to tell you how your body is handling things. You're just shooting in the dark otherwise.

I got recent bloodwork and have some of the results back. My test came back at 1206. It's 7 weeks into things, so it looks like Icvl was correct. My test is VERY slowly settling down. My Shbg is 26.1. I'll be interested to see what my estradiol comes back as

The good news is I felt the best I have in a long time yesterday when I got the blood work done. I woke up with Morningwood, and it wasn't just any Morningwood it was Hickory strength morning wood. My sex drive was crazy, and erectile quality throughout the day was great. Had sex with my girlfriend that night with no cialis. Erection during sex wasn't lead pipe quality the entire time during sex like it is with Cialis, but it was normal hard with lead pipe quality in there now and then. If I could feel this way and perform sexually this way on a regular basis and reached some type of regularity, I'll be a happy man

 

[lcvl]

Glad you're feeling better!

 

[lcvl]

One thing you might want to consider when using a more frequent inj protocol, like EOD or ED, is what Dr.Saya recently said about the stronger cumulative effect of multiple weekly injections on your blood values.
For instance, 90mg of T divided into three weekly injections of 3x30mg might lead to higher values compared to 1x90mg or even 2x45mg.

 

[CoastWatcher]

One thing you might want to consider when using a more frequent inj protocol, like EOD or ED, is what Dr.Saya recently said about the stronger cumulative effect of multiple weekly injections on your blood values.
For instance, 90mg of T divided into three weekly injections of 3x30mg might lead to higher values compared to 1x90mg or even 2x45mg.

There's a lot of truth in this idea. I started daily injections, 20mg daily for a total of 140mg/weekly. I had been injecting 70mg/twice weekly. It proved to be too much. I went to 16mg/daily and feel great.

 

[HoustonTX]

Thanks...I agree with you both and read what Dr. Saya said, and it definitely speaks to my situation as well. I'm hoping that EOD injections lead to a steadier state of test and E2 levels. It should, and it looks like it's trending that way