Bloodwork timing? First blood work after starting TRT

[Strong Man]

What's up everybody!
So I'm planning on getting my first blood work done since starting TRT. My first bloods will be two days after my injection which is tomorrow. I plan on getting second bloods done next week the day of my injection obviously before the injection. I am trying to find out my highs and lows of total testosterone levels For a weeks period.

(((my question is, What is the standard protocol for timing to find your highs and lows of total testosterone with Cypionate? So bloodwork Two days after injection and Second bloods the seventh day?? Does this sound correct?))

I've been on TRT for about 2 1/2 months at 100mg cypionate EW. I'm not taking HCG or any AI at this point but will add it to my protocol if needed. Well mainly if the AI is needed. I am Dr. prescribed TRT but I'm just getting bloodwork on my own before I follow up with my doctor for the first time. Thanks for the input guys.

 

[Slhardee]

If I read your post correctly, you are injecting once a week, correct? Your peak would be approximately 24 hours after your injection. You're through would be just prior to your next weekly injection. So I would test your peak 24 hours after your injection and you're through a week later.

PS. You probably will not need an AI on 100 mg a week. Go by what your test results say and adjust from there.

Good luck!!

 

[Strong Man]

If I read your post correctly, you are injecting once a week, correct? Your peak would be approximately 24 hours after your injection. You're through would be just prior to your next weekly injection. So I would test your peak 24 hours after your injection and you're through a week later.

PS. You probably will not need an AI on 100 mg a week. Go by what your test results say and adjust from there.

Good luck!!

Yes that's correct I inject once a week on Wednesdays. I got my blood work done this morning at about 9:30 AM. So at 9:30 AM it's been about 46 hours since my last injection. Yeah I'm really curious to see what my levels are going to be at on 100mg. I feel as if I crash Sunday Monday and Tuesday so I'm thinking I would need a higher dose of TRT but all of that is just guess work until I see the results from blood test.
Thanks for the input.

 

[Slhardee]

Depending on your body composition, you might need to go to a higher dose. Let the blood test results guide you in your decision.

If possible go to injections every 3.5 days. This will help you maintain your levels and not have a crash during the week.