1/week vs 2/week test injections

[LMuscle]

I've read that injecting testosterone once per week will help lower SHBG, and injections twice per week will raise SHBG. I've injected 50mg 2x/week for years, what changes would I see going to 1x /week? My joints really click/hurt a day or two after injection, which is probably due to low e2, so I'm thinking 100mg/week might keep my e2 in a range that will help my joints. What do you guys think?

 

[sammpedd88]

Typically injecting 2x a week is better at keeping E2 in range as compared to once a week or every two weeks. Are you taking an AI?

 

[LMuscle]

Typically injecting 2x a week is better at keeping E2 in range as compared to once a week or every two weeks. Are you taking an AI?

Nope, no AI's.

 

[sammpedd88]

Have you had any blood work done lately?

 

[LMuscle]

I get bloods every 6 months, next panel is in August. Everything is fairly normal, free testosterone is on the low side.

 

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I can't comment on SHBG, but it seems injecting 1x per week tends to raise your E2. I was injecting 120mg per week and switched to 60mg 2x per week. I feel much better now. I would get some blood work before switching anything up. I don't know why people don't do it more often its available for around $60 why not just have your levels checked in between your 6 months.

 

[j2048b]

Hell if u want to lower e2 try pinning smaller amounts daily....and my joints hurt on test not sure y? Even at an e2 level of 40