Switching from Injections to Cream: Time to feel change??

TucsonTest

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Hello everyone, long time reader and lurker. First time member and poster.

Been on Testosterone Cypionate for 7 years injecting. 200 mg a week sub q daily.

Heard so many great things about cream. I switched to cream 2.5 weeks ago. 200 mg cream two clicks in am and two clicks in pm.

Felt ok 1st week. 2nd week felt very weird. Last couple days have been better but sex drive is low.


How long for things to level out for me and feel the effects?


When do you think I should get tests done to check levels?


Thank you in advance for your help!
 
Where are you applying your cream? I’d also recommend getting bloods soon. I personally don’t absorb cream well, I do like using it but with a base of 100mg of test enanthate a week
 
Testing strategy on topicals is different than injections you should apply it and have bloods 2hrs later to see where your levels get up to.
 
Hello everyone, long time reader and lurker. First time member and poster.

Been on Testosterone Cypionate for 7 years injecting. 200 mg a week sub q daily.

Heard so many great things about cream. I switched to cream 2.5 weeks ago. 200 mg cream two clicks in am and two clicks in pm.

Felt ok 1st week. 2nd week felt very weird. Last couple days have been better but sex drive is low.


How long for things to level out for me and feel the effects?


When do you think I should get tests done to check levels?


Thank you in advance for your help!
Cream absorbs fast, I felt its full effects on day 3. After that things remained stable. In your case I'd imagine that your problems come from Test C clearing out of your system. Maybe you don't absorb the cream that well and/or your dose of cream is too low? It would be best to get a blood test to confirm where you stand and adjust from there.
 

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