hrt start advice please

[hrt2012]

I need an advice with my HRT.
I'm 42, 5'11'', 200lb, last time checked body fat it was 24%, never used HRT or Aromatase inhibitor (AI) before. The desired result is increased muscles mass, less fat, increased libido.
3 week old blood work results :
testosteron free 85.7
testosteron total 564

What protocol to start with is better from these 2:

1 Testosterone Cypionate 200mg/ml 10 ml
1 HCG 11,000 IU
10 Anastrazole 1mg

or

2 Testosterone Cypionate 200mg/ml 10ml
1 HCG 11,000 USP
30 Anastrozole 1mg cap (30)


Second protocol has 2 times more cypionate, and 3 times more Anastrazole.
Which protocol is more appropriate for someone who never been on HRT before?

thank you.

 

[BZOERB]

That is not a protocol that is an amout of products, how you are going to take them would be a protocol.

 

[hrt2012]

right. I'm new to all this.
Both amounts assumed to be used in 10 weeks. My next question would be how to take those meds? interval, time, morning, night, with/without food (capsule). With second "protocol"/amount i take more testosterone and Anastrazole, is it better to get results fast or should i start with lower dose and see how my body reacts?

 

[BZOERB]

Are you working with a Doctor? If so they should give you a protocol to start with and go from there adjusting dose according to your blood test results.

 

[hrt2012]

no, i'm not working with doctor, my doctor says that i'm going through natural process of aging. i'm planning to get HRT meds from online clinic, that's why i'm asking my questions here ...

 

[dfeaton]

Your clinic doc should have that all set for you. If not ask them lots of questions. I'm just a bit confused by your question. If you are working with a clinic yet or not.

 

[Frustrated1]

So your Total Testosterone naturally is 564? If that's true, any Doc that would write you a script is willing to loose his/her license. Wait until your half that, they'll tell you that your low normal then.

 

[hrt2012]

dfeaton,
I have contacted one clinic, sent all the paperwork, they sent me a sample of their protocol. I wrote them 3 emails with questions - nobody answered my emails. So I thought it is probably not a good sign. 2 weeks later contacted another clinic, they also sent me their protocol sample (i mentioned those 2 protocols in my original post) which is different from the first clinic. When I called the second clinic the guy on the phone did not sound like he is able to answer questions i had, so I did not even ask him, I could be wrong with my guess about him though...
I think most guys here on this forum at some point were in my position, and someone will share their experience about the best way to start with HRT.

thank you.

 

[corvettels3]

So your Total Testosterone naturally is 564? If that's true, any Doc that would write you a script is willing to loose his/her license. Wait until your half that, they'll tell you that your low normal then.

^^What Frustrated said..^^

 

[slipperyslope]

Obviously, using a clinic would be best.

But if you are looking for a basic starter protocol, here is what a local clinic told me they would start me with for the first 8 weeks, then they would take another blood test and adjust from there.

200mg of test cyp per week (some people recommend 100mg every 3.5 days)
250iu of hcg day after cyp
1mg of Anastrozole per week (.5ml twice a week)

I ended up not going with this clinic, so I can't comment on how the protocol works. I decided to sign up with ULV instead. Have an appointment for my physical tomorrow, then I'll be ready to go.

 

[hrt2012]

thanks to all for your comments and advice.