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Testosterone Replacement, Low T, HCG, & Beyond
When Testosterone Is Not Enough
Thinking of lowering T dose closer to my natural levels.
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<blockquote data-quote="madman" data-source="post: 197089" data-attributes="member: 13851"><p>Should have used Dynacare instead of Lifelabs then you could have tested your e2 using the sensitive assay (LC/MS-MS).</p><p></p><p>If you are pinning Monday evening and Friday morning then true trough would have been getting labs done just before your Friday morning injection.</p><p></p><p>Regardless 3 days post-injection you are hitting a TT 620 ng/dL which would have FT level descent seeing as your SHBG is only 25 nmol/L.</p><p></p><p>Even then I would not rely on the cFTV and would prefer ED or UF.</p><p></p><p>Keep in mind that your peak TT/FT/e2 levels will be higher.</p><p></p><p>Your e2 was done using the standard assay and reference range/units (Canadian).</p><p></p><p>Estradiol is not high.</p><p></p><p>Keep in mind that although you stated that you are still struggling with acne, libido/penile sensitivity that you are only 6.5 weeks into the new protocol, and not only were hormones in flux during the weeks leading up until blood levels stabilize (4-6 weeks) but more importantly it will take another 2-3 months for the body to adapt.</p><p></p><p>Need to give the protocol a few more months before switching anything up (dose T/injection frequency) let alone jumping to any conclusions.</p><p></p><p>The next 2-3 months is the critical time period where one should gauge how they truly feel overall regarding relief/improvement of low-t symptoms and overall well-being.</p><p></p><p>You were most likely struggling with acne, water retention/bloat, high blood pressure, and sleep issues due to running too high FT level on previous higher dosed T protocols.</p><p></p><p>Regarding libido/ED as you should know there is much more involved than just having healthy TT/FT/estradiol/DHT/prolactin.</p><p></p><p>Libido/ED are multifactorial.</p><p></p><p>RBCs are slightly elevated and hemoglobin/hematocrit hovering on the higher end and I see no issues mind you your ferritin is lowish.</p><p></p><p>Definitely do not want to donate as I see no need let alone you will just drive ferritin down further!</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="madman, post: 197089, member: 13851"] Should have used Dynacare instead of Lifelabs then you could have tested your e2 using the sensitive assay (LC/MS-MS). If you are pinning Monday evening and Friday morning then true trough would have been getting labs done just before your Friday morning injection. Regardless 3 days post-injection you are hitting a TT 620 ng/dL which would have FT level descent seeing as your SHBG is only 25 nmol/L. Even then I would not rely on the cFTV and would prefer ED or UF. Keep in mind that your peak TT/FT/e2 levels will be higher. Your e2 was done using the standard assay and reference range/units (Canadian). Estradiol is not high. Keep in mind that although you stated that you are still struggling with acne, libido/penile sensitivity that you are only 6.5 weeks into the new protocol, and not only were hormones in flux during the weeks leading up until blood levels stabilize (4-6 weeks) but more importantly it will take another 2-3 months for the body to adapt. Need to give the protocol a few more months before switching anything up (dose T/injection frequency) let alone jumping to any conclusions. The next 2-3 months is the critical time period where one should gauge how they truly feel overall regarding relief/improvement of low-t symptoms and overall well-being. You were most likely struggling with acne, water retention/bloat, high blood pressure, and sleep issues due to running too high FT level on previous higher dosed T protocols. Regarding libido/ED as you should know there is much more involved than just having healthy TT/FT/estradiol/DHT/prolactin. Libido/ED are multifactorial. RBCs are slightly elevated and hemoglobin/hematocrit hovering on the higher end and I see no issues mind you your ferritin is lowish. Definitely do not want to donate as I see no need let alone you will just drive ferritin down further! [/QUOTE]
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Testosterone Replacement, Low T, HCG, & Beyond
When Testosterone Is Not Enough
Thinking of lowering T dose closer to my natural levels.
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