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Testosterone Replacement, Low T, HCG, & Beyond
Blood Test Discussion
What factors could influence total T result?
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<blockquote data-quote="madman" data-source="post: 219843" data-attributes="member: 13851"><p>Makes absolutely no sense to inject high doses of T once weekly if such is your goal.</p><p></p><p>Again you are not understanding this.</p><p></p><p>If your TT is sky-high your FT is going to be very/absurdly high even if you have high/highish SHBG.</p><p></p><p>Most men can hit a healthy let alone high FT running a TT 1000 ng/dL and yes even men with high/highish SHBG.</p><p></p><p>FT 5-10 ng/would be considered low.</p><p></p><p>FT 16-31 ng/dL (high-end) is healthy.</p><p></p><p>Most men will do well with FT 20-30 ng/dL.</p><p></p><p>Some may choose/want to run higher levels.</p><p></p><p>Comes down to the individual.</p><p></p><p>You have seen this posted on the forum numerous times.</p><p></p><p>My reply from a previous thread:</p><p></p><p>When it comes to comparing blood work whether one is following a strictly sub-q protocol, strictly IM protocol let alone sub-q vs IM protocol they are following the steps needed in order to make a fair comparison.</p><p></p><p></p><p><strong><u>Critical Points</u></strong></p><p><strong></strong></p><p><strong>1. <em>The protocol needs to be kept the same (ester/dose T/injection frequency)</em></strong></p><p><strong></strong></p><p><strong>2</strong>. <strong><em>4-6 weeks for blood levels to stabilize before getting blood work done (6 weeks)</em></strong></p><p><strong></strong></p><p><strong>3.</strong> <strong><em>Testing is done at the true trough</em></strong></p><p><strong></strong></p><p><strong>4.</strong> <strong><em>Using the same lab</em></strong></p><p><strong></strong></p><p><strong>5.</strong> <strong><em>Using the same assays (most accurate) TT/e2 (LC-MS/MS) and FT (Equilibrium Dialysis or Ultrafiltration)</em></strong></p><p><strong></strong></p><p><strong>6.</strong> <strong><em>Each protocol needs to be given 12 weeks (claim success or failure)</em></strong></p><p><strong></strong></p><p><strong></strong></p><p><strong>Only then can one make the claim whether the protocol was truly a success or failure let alone when comparing blood levels.</strong></p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="madman, post: 219843, member: 13851"] Makes absolutely no sense to inject high doses of T once weekly if such is your goal. Again you are not understanding this. If your TT is sky-high your FT is going to be very/absurdly high even if you have high/highish SHBG. Most men can hit a healthy let alone high FT running a TT 1000 ng/dL and yes even men with high/highish SHBG. FT 5-10 ng/would be considered low. FT 16-31 ng/dL (high-end) is healthy. Most men will do well with FT 20-30 ng/dL. Some may choose/want to run higher levels. Comes down to the individual. You have seen this posted on the forum numerous times. My reply from a previous thread: When it comes to comparing blood work whether one is following a strictly sub-q protocol, strictly IM protocol let alone sub-q vs IM protocol they are following the steps needed in order to make a fair comparison. [B][U]Critical Points[/U] 1. [I]The protocol needs to be kept the same (ester/dose T/injection frequency)[/I] 2[/B]. [B][I]4-6 weeks for blood levels to stabilize before getting blood work done (6 weeks)[/I] 3.[/B] [B][I]Testing is done at the true trough[/I] 4.[/B] [B][I]Using the same lab[/I] 5.[/B] [B][I]Using the same assays (most accurate) TT/e2 (LC-MS/MS) and FT (Equilibrium Dialysis or Ultrafiltration)[/I] 6.[/B] [B][I]Each protocol needs to be given 12 weeks (claim success or failure)[/I] Only then can one make the claim whether the protocol was truly a success or failure let alone when comparing blood levels.[/B] [/QUOTE]
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