Trt dose is 250/week

dmart

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So when I first got prescribed November 2017 I started at 160 a week. Levels came back low. Then he bumped me to 200 a week which levels came back too low around 700 which he wants me at 1k. Then he bumped to 240 which I just take 250 cuz of the left overs in the vial. Anyway levels came back at 1k. Last October I switched to twice a week and got labs tested. Total t was over 2000 and free t way high. All labs in general were solid.

Well I retested recently and dropped dose after running 250 a week for 6 months. Dropped to 200 I think and levels came back @900s.

Well I’m back to 250. My friend who does cycles said I need to drop dose since I’ve been on too long.

What should I do? Have I caused damage to my self? I’m going to drop my dose to 180mg a week /split twice a week. Thoughts.
 
You need to stop chasing numbers is what you need to do. Only a doctor that doesn't know what he is doing is going to be concerned about getting you to some arbitrary number. They should be focused on addressing your symptoms and routinely testing total, free, SHBG, e2, DHEA, and progesterone. Also at least 2x annual CBC w/lipids.
 
kisaj said:
You need to stop chasing numbers is what you need to do. Only a doctor that doesn't know what he is doing is going to be concerned about getting you to some arbitrary number. They should be focused on addressing your symptoms and routinely testing total, free, SHBG, e2, DHEA, and progesterone. Also at least 2x annual CBC w/lipids.
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He asks about my symptoms and stuff. All my labs are in range right now for the most part. When I’m @250 I feel I feel great. When I drop the dose I feel worse like obviously would cuz dose difference but I don’t get morninf wood every night and mood goes down and when I dropped dose I actually
Felt a bit depressed like before


Is it safe that I run 250 if i have good labs and no negative symptoms.
 
I wonder if most of the negative health risks associated with large amounts of test is directly correlated to the dose of test you are using or the serum levels it puts you at? If that makes sense. Like, if high doses of test cause the majority of risk vs the serum testosterone levels they put you at. Like say you metabolize test horribly and 500mg a week puts you at 900, would this person generalky be at equal risk of adverse effects as someone on 100mg a week at a TT of 900? Anyways, i hope that makes sense as a question and/or general thoughts lol.

To answer your question, i would THINK that you are fine as long as your labs continue to stay okay and you dont see it impacting any health markers.
 
dmart said:
He asks about my symptoms and stuff. All my labs are in range right now for the most part. When I’m @250 I feel I feel great. When I drop the dose I feel worse like obviously would cuz dose difference but I don’t get morninf wood every night and mood goes down and when I dropped dose I actually
Felt a bit depressed like before


Is it safe that I run 250 if i have good labs and no negative symptoms.
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If everything is in range and there are no issues with RBC, HCT, lipids, BP, or e2, then you are likely fine. It is in those areas that using a higher amount usually starts bringing on sides that we need to be aware of and avoid.
 
I’d let the doctor do his job and figure this thing out for you. If he wanted you on 250 a week and your health markers were fine and you felt great and the doctor was happy with the outcome then I fail to see the concern here. Enjoy that 250 a week and live long and prosper my friend.
 
As long as the bloods stays in range you should be good. I’m around 900 as well on 200mg a week with Test Cyp.
 
YoungThor said:
I’d let the doctor do his job and figure this thing out for you. If he wanted you on 250 a week and your health markers were fine and you felt great and the doctor was happy with the outcome then I fail to see the concern here. Enjoy that 250 a week and live long and prosper my friend.
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I am always on...250 a week minimum. My labs are always fine. I get blood work done every 2 months. Im 45, so I dont know if that makes a difference.
 
100mg of cyp puts me at 1000 and I have to take AI's 2-3x a week to keep gyno from flaring up. When I was on 250 it looked like I was on cycle lol
 
I get what everyone saying. But even at 250 when my t level is at 2k during trough isn’t that a problem? I mean technically since i was doing it once a week before hand my trouph was 1k at day 7. Which means day 1-6 I was way higher than 2k. Not sure what to do. I don’t want health issues.
 
kisaj said:
If everything is in range and there are no issues with RBC, HCT, lipids, BP, or e2, then you are likely fine. It is in those areas that using a higher amount usually starts bringing on sides that we need to be aware of and avoid.
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I donate blood so keep hematocrit in check. My e2 is a tiny bit high on scale but I’m not noticing any side effects from that besides possibly some back acne. My blood pressure is normal aswell. I don’t understand overall If my t level during trouph is 2k if that’s safe because that’s double the natural range
 
dmart said:
I get what everyone saying. But even at 250 when my t level is at 2k during trough isn’t that a problem? I mean technically since i was doing it once a week before hand my trouph was 1k at day 7. Which means day 1-6 I was way higher than 2k. Not sure what to do. I don’t want health issues.
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Some people are perfectly fine even staying on 300-500mg a week with TT numbers above 2k indefinitely. I think the main thing for you to worry about is just your labs and if they remain good. As long as everything is good i would say you should be just fine. You also have your doctor looking out for you so everything you are doing is on the right track.

And your symptoms and hoe you feel of course.
 
dmart said:
I get what everyone saying. But even at 250 when my t level is at 2k during trough isn’t that a problem? I mean technically since i was doing it once a week before hand my trouph was 1k at day 7. Which means day 1-6 I was way higher than 2k. Not sure what to do. I don’t want health issues.
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You take an AI?
 
I would split the dose and try to stabilize, stick with 250 but 125mg Sunday and 125mg Thursday and wait and see what your blood levels look like and small tweaks to tune it in doubt you ll need an ai but everyone’s different.
 
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