When to run blood work on TRT
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sammpedd88
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Do your lab work on Wednesday morning.
sammpedd88
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No prob man.
kenpoengineer
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On my injection day bloodwork testing I don't dose test C or AI. No supplements for 24 hours and at least a 16 hour fast.
Whacked
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Did as suggested above.
Total Test: 741 (348-1,197)
Free Test: 26.45-H (5.0-21.0)
Estradiol (sensitive) 31.1 (8.0-35.0)
IGF-1: 173 (75-216)
While these look good, I'm a little shocked the Test is not higher. I'm on 200/week (3mg/day Aromasin)
Also, my libido is about a 4 out of 10
Comments?
Total Test: 741 (348-1,197)
Free Test: 26.45-H (5.0-21.0)
Estradiol (sensitive) 31.1 (8.0-35.0)
IGF-1: 173 (75-216)
While these look good, I'm a little shocked the Test is not higher. I'm on 200/week (3mg/day Aromasin)
Also, my libido is about a 4 out of 10
Comments?
sammpedd88
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Your free T is too high and your E2 is a little high as well. In my opinion you could do two things:
1- bump your test down a little bit which would bring both your free T and E2 down, or
2- bump up your AI just a tad.
If it were me, I would bump my test down to maybe 175 mgs a week and retest in about 8-10 weeks.
Also have you had your DHEA and pregnenolone levels checked? Those effect libido very much.
1- bump your test down a little bit which would bring both your free T and E2 down, or
2- bump up your AI just a tad.
If it were me, I would bump my test down to maybe 175 mgs a week and retest in about 8-10 weeks.
Also have you had your DHEA and pregnenolone levels checked? Those effect libido very much.
sammpedd88
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No prob man! When I started taking DHEA and pregnenolone it was like the holy grail of TRT. My libido was like a 16 year old!
sammpedd88
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Oh yeah seriously! It finally tapered down some, I guess getting used to taking it. Libido is still at a great level!
Jvw
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My doctor is scared of testosterone. I take 100 mg weekly. I shoot on Thursday and have the blood work done the following Thursday before my next shot.
Levels always come back between 750 and 825 and 22 free. I have to tell my doctor that I took my shot on Sunday or he would freak. Most doctors want to take blood 3 to 4 days after a shot.
Levels always come back between 750 and 825 and 22 free. I have to tell my doctor that I took my shot on Sunday or he would freak. Most doctors want to take blood 3 to 4 days after a shot.
datsthat
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You wouldn't need to take DHEA and pregnenolone if you were taking HCG correct?
datsthat
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Thanks. The reason why I suggested that is because your balls produces preg, so if you take hcg, then your balls will be alive and continue to produce preg. (I am still learning so)
kisaj
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Oh, sorry for my misunderstanding of what you were saying. Yes, in theory supplementing with hcg (and taking on the sides) can help preg levels to remain in more normal levels by activating the p450 enzyme. However, I've never seen any actual study or proof of this and my labs when I first started certainly didn't support this- which is why I started supplementing with preg and DHEA. I'm not an expert on it, so maybe someone else who does run HCG can chime in on their experience.
datsthat
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Thank you for explanation.
C Dub805
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I have levels very similar to yours; though my TT is higher at around 856. My libido is 10 out of 10 however. I don't take an AI, DHEA or Preg.......though not opposed to taking them if there is a benefit. I'm on 200mg of cypionate per week dosed at 100mg twice per week. I feel great!
GreenMachineX
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200 Test Enth per week (Sundays PM and Wednesday PM) and 3mg of Aromasin every morning
Want to know WHEN would be optimal to run CMP and Full hormone panel to get accurate results
Where's my boy Kisaj when I need him
Are you actually prescribed aromasin?