Fasting n blood work

[kaoz123]

What are yalls thoughts on this. I read on the livestrong site that u don't have too. Just got results back n I didn't fast for the test. Before testosterone replacement therapy (TRT) I was in the 400's total test. My protocol is 50 mgs prop eod so 175 weekly. My results for total test was only 675. I figured I would be higher then that.

 

[Packgus]

the clinic that I use says you dont have to fast for this type of bloodwork.
If they are checking blood sugar then fasting becomes important.

 

[Misc]

only fast if they are checking your lipids too. if not then dont fast.

 

[kaoz123]

Don't y'all think my test should be higher since I started in the 4oo's now running 175 test a week n now I'm only 675.

 

[methos]

Yes, I think your Test would have been higher. Everyone is different though obviously. At 200mg of Test per week, my total T is still off the charts >1500. I am dropping dosage in small increments between bloods in effort to hit 1200 or so. How long have you been on TRT?

 

[BZOERB]

At 200/week I'm over 1500 started at 365. I'm using Cyp and you're using Prop maybe a difference?

 

[kaoz123]

I've been on for 8 weeks. An the ester test
I'm using is mg for mg stronger it's crazy!

 

[kaoz123]

What I'm saying is prop mg for mg is stronger then cyp. 175 prop is probably = to 200 mgs of cyp. I don't get how guys with lower test levels naturally are over twice as high on the same dose as me

 

[Misc]

who cares about numbers. if you feel good at that dose then stay there. make sure your e2 is in check.

 

[FormerFatty]

I would say test is low brother. Mine is 720 naturally and I am 32

 

[kaoz123]

My e2 is good I'm at 25. I wana see how I feel around the 1,000-1200 range. What do y'all think bump it to 60 mgs eod to see how I feel n where I'm at.

 

[wvdave]

never know

Just to add a little bit of info:

I had my initials bloods done this morning as I am starting with Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) with ULV and they asked that i fast. Maybe it was because they tested lipids.

something to think about.

 

[03ACE]

Dave - yeah, they had you fast so eating doesn't skew your lipid profile.