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Testosterone Replacement, Low T, HCG, & Beyond
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TRT monotherapy. 5 week lab check due to nipple symptoms. Thoughts/Guidance please.
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<blockquote data-quote="MSnomad24" data-source="post: 273333" data-attributes="member: 46354"><p>Hey guys,</p><p>I've been on TRT monotherapy, no other drugs, for 5 weeks now. I went ahead and pulled some labwork at week 5 instead of waiting till week 12.</p><p>Why did i pull labs early?</p><p>Answer: I started to have bilateral axillary soreness about 2 weeks in. That subsided and was immediately followed by nipple symptoms at week 4. Symptoms: tenderness, sensitive, firm all the day and itchy. Those symptoms have decreased some to just mild sensitivity and nipple firmness most the day. No lumps or nodules noted to chest, thankfully. I've gained 11 pounds in this time frame going from 133 lbs to 143 lbs; my height is 5'7" and i've never gain weight this fast. I'm also have some very mild acne has started to appear as well.</p><p>So....with all those symptoms i just wanted to peak at my hormone levels.</p><p></p><p>Background:</p><p>37 y/o</p><p>I'm a TRT virgin, first experience ever taking testosterone. I take Test Cypionate 120mg/week. Dosing 40mg M/W/F. Shallow IM injections rotating deltoids and Ventri-Glute.</p><p>My diet, workouts and sleep were dialed in long before starting TRT. Rarely drink. No other drug use.</p><p>Workout: weightlifting 5 days per week.</p><p>I'm 5'7" and i would say an average build and don't carry alot of fat other than around the lower abdomen and obliques.</p><p></p><p>How do i feel on TRT today?</p><p>Workouts are really good, strength increased and more tenacity to go hard.</p><p>Mentation is good. Confidence increase and more outgoing.</p><p>Mood can be more labile but overall good.</p><p>Sleep has been a bit poor lately even though my wake/sleep cycle is kept consistent.</p><p></p><p><strong>Baseline labwork pre-TRT</strong>. *CMP,CBC not included bc it's all normal.</p><p>[ATTACH=full]40616[/ATTACH]</p><p></p><p><strong>5 week labwork.</strong> Collected on a Wednesday morning before my Wednesday AM injection. MWF injection schedule. Why wednesday...lab not open on Monday (new year's day).</p><p>[ATTACH=full]40617[/ATTACH]</p><p></p><p>Finally: My <strong>QUESTIONS</strong>??</p><p></p><p>I'm concerned about the elevated Estradiol and DHT levels. As a newbie to TRT i don't want to put myself at unnecessary risk for hair loss or gynecomastia.</p><p>1. With time will the estrogen and DHT levels self correct, if i don't make any changes or take any other drugs?</p><p>2. Should i just sit tight and wait to get bloodwork at 12 weeks and tolerate the nipple symptoms?</p><p>3. Will weight gain/water retention self correct along with hormone levels?</p><p>4. I know it takes time for the body to adjust and adapt to this new surge of exogenous testosterone but i didn't know if these levels require any short-term intervention or concern?</p><p></p><p>My goal is to avoid taking other dugs (AI/SERMs) to chase symptoms throughout TRT therapy, but i'd be willing to take a drug for a short course just brings things back in line and continue onward with TRT monotherapy.</p><p></p><p>I'm going to reach out to my TRT clinic provider, but i was hoping for some input from you guys, as well.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="MSnomad24, post: 273333, member: 46354"] Hey guys, I've been on TRT monotherapy, no other drugs, for 5 weeks now. I went ahead and pulled some labwork at week 5 instead of waiting till week 12. Why did i pull labs early? Answer: I started to have bilateral axillary soreness about 2 weeks in. That subsided and was immediately followed by nipple symptoms at week 4. Symptoms: tenderness, sensitive, firm all the day and itchy. Those symptoms have decreased some to just mild sensitivity and nipple firmness most the day. No lumps or nodules noted to chest, thankfully. I've gained 11 pounds in this time frame going from 133 lbs to 143 lbs; my height is 5'7" and i've never gain weight this fast. I'm also have some very mild acne has started to appear as well. So....with all those symptoms i just wanted to peak at my hormone levels. Background: 37 y/o I'm a TRT virgin, first experience ever taking testosterone. I take Test Cypionate 120mg/week. Dosing 40mg M/W/F. Shallow IM injections rotating deltoids and Ventri-Glute. My diet, workouts and sleep were dialed in long before starting TRT. Rarely drink. No other drug use. Workout: weightlifting 5 days per week. I'm 5'7" and i would say an average build and don't carry alot of fat other than around the lower abdomen and obliques. How do i feel on TRT today? Workouts are really good, strength increased and more tenacity to go hard. Mentation is good. Confidence increase and more outgoing. Mood can be more labile but overall good. Sleep has been a bit poor lately even though my wake/sleep cycle is kept consistent. [B]Baseline labwork pre-TRT[/B]. *CMP,CBC not included bc it's all normal. [ATTACH type="full" alt="1704655952149.png"]40616[/ATTACH] [B]5 week labwork.[/B] Collected on a Wednesday morning before my Wednesday AM injection. MWF injection schedule. Why wednesday...lab not open on Monday (new year's day). [ATTACH type="full" alt="1704656091588.png"]40617[/ATTACH] Finally: My [B]QUESTIONS[/B]?? I'm concerned about the elevated Estradiol and DHT levels. As a newbie to TRT i don't want to put myself at unnecessary risk for hair loss or gynecomastia. 1. With time will the estrogen and DHT levels self correct, if i don't make any changes or take any other drugs? 2. Should i just sit tight and wait to get bloodwork at 12 weeks and tolerate the nipple symptoms? 3. Will weight gain/water retention self correct along with hormone levels? 4. I know it takes time for the body to adjust and adapt to this new surge of exogenous testosterone but i didn't know if these levels require any short-term intervention or concern? My goal is to avoid taking other dugs (AI/SERMs) to chase symptoms throughout TRT therapy, but i'd be willing to take a drug for a short course just brings things back in line and continue onward with TRT monotherapy. I'm going to reach out to my TRT clinic provider, but i was hoping for some input from you guys, as well. [/QUOTE]
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Blood Test Discussion
TRT monotherapy. 5 week lab check due to nipple symptoms. Thoughts/Guidance please.
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