Would I benefit from a different type of T?

I've been wanting to try something like this myself, because I notice the same thing. I keep a log every day of what I inject/take, and have been for the whole year+ that I've been on TRT. I think the longest period of time I stayed steady with a protocol was 1 month. I also have very low SHBG post-TRT (don't know what it was prior, did not test for it). I feel like we're always just chasing rainbows trying to find that perfect protocol that doesn't exist. I do like the idea of trying to mimic the daily natural fluctuations, but haven't committed to that yet.



What were you expecting?

Anytime one tweaks a protocol (increase/decrease) T dose using the most commonly prescribed esters (cypionate/enanthate) hormones will be in FLUX during the weeks leading up until blood levels stabilize (4-6 weeks) let alone once levels have stabilized it will take 2-3 months for the body to adapt.

You are just going to end up chasing your tail!



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Understanding Your Hormones

Estradiol (E2)

A form of estrogen produced from testosterone. Important for bone health, mood, and libido. Too high can cause side effects; too low can affect well-being.

DHT

Dihydrotestosterone is a potent androgen derived from testosterone. Affects hair growth, prostate health, and masculinization effects.

Free Testosterone

The biologically active form of testosterone not bound to proteins. Directly available for cellular uptake and biological effects.

Scientific Reference

Lakshman KM, Kaplan B, Travison TG, Basaria S, Knapp PE, Singh AB, LaValley MP, Mazer NA, Bhasin S. The effects of injected testosterone dose and age on the conversion of testosterone to estradiol and dihydrotestosterone in young and older men. J Clin Endocrinol Metab. 2010 Aug;95(8):3955-64.

DOI: 10.1210/jc.2010-0102 | PMID: 20534765 | PMCID: PMC2913038

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