Some trt questions

Blacknu

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Hey everyone, very new to all of this but I've been trying to do my research and was told this would be a good site to join.

To start off Im 30 and have had low test as long as we've been checking he numbers. My highest reading was 380 at 23. Since its plummeted to 180ish. Finally found a doc that cares and he took blood work and started me on 200 mg of test cyp for the first week, and is going to continue at 140 mg per week after that. After 8 weeks he wants to draw blood to see if we need to change the dose a bit.

My questions are, what kind of results should I notice from a dose in that range? A friend of mine did a cycle of 250 mg per week and gained a good 18 lbs last year so honestly these doses sound kind of high for trt to me? I've lifted for years, never gained much muscle but did gain some. Recently started 5/3/1 boring but big so I'm hoping if I continue this routine and get doet on point I will make some gains finally. Will having high normal range really make much difference compared to the 180 I was at?

And last question for now, I've read that it can take a while to start showing effects, how long in your guys experience until the libido effects kick in?

Thanks
 
Yes, with high normal range as opposed to 180 you should feel a lot better in general. If you dont know the role testosterone plays in the male body do some goggling.

You should feel changes within 2 weeks I imagine.

Mae sure you keep an eye on your estrogen levels as well via blood testing because some docs don't even test for it.
 
Yes it is kind of high but what you doc is doing is "front loading" your dose so to speak. At 140mg ew when he does bloods at 8 weeks he will be able to see exactly what your levels are stable at and bring the dose down to put you just in range. You have a smart doc. Be glad he isn't bringing dose up until it's in range instead he's working it reverse to dial you in.

You will gain muscle. I don't know if 18lbs but you will gain. It all depends on your body and diet. The new ranges will give you more energy, a better sense of well being and increase libido.

Your libido spike depends on you. I notice in the 2nd week of a long ester test. Everyone is different. With you having low test I guess you will notice pretty quick in the 10-21 days from starting. Week 4-5 is when it will be obvious.

Good luck! And enjoy!
 
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