Hi - Just started testosterone replacement therapy (TRT) -stuck with 100 mg Test

[BoBoy]

Hi - Just started TRT -stuck with 100 mg Test

Hi Bo here - I just started 100 mg /wk Test C 3 weeks ago , no anti-estrogens yet . How do you talk your doctor into bumping it up a little ? How high of a dose can they legally prescribe you ? Is it that hard to obtain a little extra Test C to supplement if he refuses to increase it ?

I"m 52 , 190 lbs. short (5'5") but strong and have been lifting on & off for most of my life , last total test reading before testosterone replacement therapy (TRT) was 275 ng , thats when I said enough was enough and told my doc I wanted testosterone replacement therapy (TRT) and now , but I don"t think he knows what the hell he"s doing . Any suggestions ? - BoBoy in Oregon

 

[BoBoy]

Hi BoBoy here - I just started 100 mg /wk Test C 3 weeks ago , no anti-estrogens yet . How do you talk your doctor into bumping it up a little ? How high of a dose can they legally prescribe you ? Is it that hard to obtain a little extra Test C to supplement if he refuses to increase it ?

I"m 52 , 190 lbs. short but strong and have been lifting on & off for most of my life , last total test reading before testosterone replacement therapy (TRT) was 275 ng , thats when I said enough was enough and told my doc I wanted testosterone replacement therapy (TRT) and now , but I don"t think he knows what the hell he"s doing . Any suggestions ? - BoBoy in Oregon

I guess my other question is how high of test levels can the average person obtain on 100 mg Test -C e7d , does it make that much of a differents ? I was 744 ng total test on my last hormone test 10 years ago , and that was natural . I"d like to see at least 800 -1000ng . Just wanna get stronger .

 

[corvettels3]

Welcome BoBoy.. There is nothing wrong with your current dosage. Your doctor is doing the smart thing by starting you low. You should get retested in 6-8 weeks and take it from there. If your numbers are still low and your E2 has increased I'm sure your physician will increase your dosage and add some type of anti estrogen.

BTW, I'm taking 100mg every 10 days and my levels are over 1000 and my estrogen is in check. Good luck brother..

 

[BoBoy]

Thanx 'Vette - I"m content to stay on 100mg weekly until my first post lab test .

 

[EnhancedAthlete]

Corvette has the right idea, listen to him. You need to maintain your current doseage for at least 6 weeks before making any changes. If your Estradiol is in check after this period of time and your testosterone has increased to an acceptable level you may be able to get away with little to no anti-estrogen's. Good luck and make sure to circle back and post your lab numbers in the next couple of months. There are a lot of smart people here that will help guide you in the right direction.

 

[Packgus]

Ask your doctor about HCG. If you add some Human Chorionic Gonadotropin (HCG) to your protocol it will boost your T levels even more. But beware the Human Chorionic Gonadotropin (HCG) will also add to your estrogen levels. So your most likely going to need some form of Aromatase inhibitor (AI) if you add in the HCG.

 

[methos]

If I were to do this all over again, I would have dialed myself in much quicker if I started with lower doses. Just like the guys mention above. The sides caused by more T than necessary are just as bad or worse than low T in my opinion.

 

[BoBoy]

If I were to do this all over again, I would have dialed myself in much quicker if I started with lower doses. Just like the guys mention above. The sides caused by more T than necessary are just as bad or worse than low T in my opinion.

Thanks for all the advice , you guys are on top of this , will post numbers when I get them....Bo

 

[Nordic11]

Lots of great advice in this thread. Too many people are quick to decide they need more test, an anti-e, or Human Chorionic Gonadotropin (HCG) without waiting to see. Your blood work should guide your decisions. The best protocol is the one that has you feeling healthy with the least amount of medication possible.

 

[cdy2179]

I'm on 150mg e5d and just got my labs back. I got tested 8 hours before I pinned and my levels were 1480. My blood is still to thick. I'll be dropping it down to 100mg. Get tested at 100mg and see where you are. I was at 200mg and that was way way too much for me.

 

[ozzyozzy21]

Hi Bo here - I just started 100 mg /wk Test C 3 weeks ago , no anti-estrogens yet . How do you talk your doctor into bumping it up a little ? How high of a dose can they legally prescribe you ? Is it that hard to obtain a little extra Test C to supplement if he refuses to increase it ?

I"m 52 , 190 lbs. short (5'5") but strong and have been lifting on & off for most of my life , last total test reading before testosterone replacement therapy (TRT) was 275 ng , thats when I said enough was enough and told my doc I wanted testosterone replacement therapy (TRT) and now , but I don"t think he knows what the hell he"s doing . Any suggestions ? - BoBoy in Oregon

Total noob question here, but can you really go to the doctor and get a perscription? What did you tell him, "I'm trying to get swole SON"? LOL!

 

[cashout]

Lots of great advice in this thread. Too many people are quick to decide they need more test, an anti-e, or Human Chorionic Gonadotropin (HCG) without waiting to see. Your blood work should guide your decisions. The best protocol is the one that has you feeling healthy with the least amount of medication possible.

This ^^^

This is the most appropriate way to proceed and as others have commented, your physician seems to be following a conservative and rational approach which IMO is best.

After your blood work, 100 mg per week, you may see that your Test levels are in the 700ish range. If that is the case and you are able to maintain that without a significant increase in estrogen, you may not need an Aromatase inhibitor (AI). Furthermore, the option to use Human Chorionic Gonadotropin (HCG) may be only cosmetic unless you intend to try to have children in the future however, I'd bet that at your age, that ship has sailed.

So, stay the course and work through this in a step-wise fashion. This will give you the best opportunity to asses the various effects of different test levels, Aromatase inhibitor (AI) usage, Human Chorionic Gonadotropin (HCG), ect.

 

[Misc]

i take 75mg every 5 days. that works out to be 105mg a week. i feel good at that dose and i am making gains in the gym.