Everything read in the middle of the normal range except my MCH 33.5 normal range 27.0-33.0, and my absolute neutrophils was 1200 normal Range 1500-7800. Testosterone 353, and tsh w/reflex to t4 1.37. I ask for my estradiol levels but don't know what I'm looking for..? Hemoglobin 16.6,hematocrit 47.9
Lab results .. Help reading it would be appreciated
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Daniel_IMT_Staff
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What are your LH/FSH levels? Your testosterone is low and I bet you are feeling a lot of Low T symptoms?
I am on TRT at 200mg every two weeks . I don't see any LH/FSH levels on my test results. I had a lipid panel, a CBC w/DIFF, a Test Total, comprehensive metabolic w/ EGFR, and thyroid w/free t4. Am I missing a test
halfwit
I like turtles.
Could be trough values before his bi-weekly inject. OP: I'd seriously consider moving to E3.5D injects at 50mg each. You'll likely not only feel better, but you should notice far better results.
Last year my T levels were 0.52. What do you mean those levels don't make since ?
TapThat
Horny Old Man
What were your T levels before you started TRT? I agree with Brunodk 100%.. 200mg every 2 weeks (sounds like 1 shot every 2 weeks) doesn't make any sense at all if that's the protocol you're on.. I would feel like I'm on a roller coaster with injections only 2x per month.. even on the best blend.
Are being given Cypionate? That's standard in the US from what I've seen & read. (Although some Doc's make their own mystery blend)
This is from drugs.com: drugs.com/pro/testosterone-cypionate.html - "The half-life of Testosterone Cypionate when injected intramuscularly is approximately eight days". I have read that it is as high as 14 days on other sites, but either way, if you had the blood work done 2 weeks after your last shot, that might explain the low T level.
To maintain a steady T level, I've found that injecting IM 2x p/wk works best with Cyp/Enan/Sus/etc (Any Tes with a longer half-life).. and probably 200mg (Cyp) - 250mg (Enan) each week would get you closer to your optimal level, split into 2 equal shots each week. Something like 1/2cc on Mon & 1/2 cc on Thurs each week.
Btw, what's your IGF-1 level?
Are being given Cypionate? That's standard in the US from what I've seen & read. (Although some Doc's make their own mystery blend)
This is from drugs.com: drugs.com/pro/testosterone-cypionate.html - "The half-life of Testosterone Cypionate when injected intramuscularly is approximately eight days". I have read that it is as high as 14 days on other sites, but either way, if you had the blood work done 2 weeks after your last shot, that might explain the low T level.
To maintain a steady T level, I've found that injecting IM 2x p/wk works best with Cyp/Enan/Sus/etc (Any Tes with a longer half-life).. and probably 200mg (Cyp) - 250mg (Enan) each week would get you closer to your optimal level, split into 2 equal shots each week. Something like 1/2cc on Mon & 1/2 cc on Thurs each week.
Btw, what's your IGF-1 level?
halfwit
I like turtles.
You may not need an AI at that dose. I'd look into a reasonable dosing schedule first and see how things go. Reducing spikes in your testosterone (infrequent injections do this) will reduce the amount of estrogen (causes bloating) your body produces. I would definitely see what that estradiol came back at though.
As TapThat mentioned, 100mg/wk is pretty conservative; it might also be time to look into bumping up that dose if you don't feel good yet. Then again, if your doctor is uncooperative - there is nothing stating you cannot move on and find another doctor that may be better versed in male hormone replacement therapy.
My .02c
You may not need an AI at that dose. I'd look into a reasonable dosing schedule first and see how things go. Reducing spikes in your testosterone (infrequent injections do this) will reduce the amount of estrogen (causes bloating) your body produces. I would definitely see what that estradiol came back at though.
As TapThat mentioned, 100mg/wk is pretty conservative; it might also be time to look into bumping up that dose if you don't feel good yet. Then again, if your doctor is uncooperative - there is nothing stating you cannot move on and find another doctor that may be better versed in male hormone replacement therapy.
My .02c
You are probably right the test where taken day 8 after injection. I don't feel bad but I don't feel great either
TapThat
Horny Old Man
Hypothetically speaking, you could always pick up something easy to find and very mild.. like 100mg/ml Primo.. and add an equal amount of that to each injection.. I like it because it's good for the libido, it shouldn't cause any bloating at all (just the opposite in my experience.. reduces my water gain from cyp), and it will bump up your Test totals. The whole idea of TRT is to feel better, heal better, and get back that libido you had in your 20's 
TapThat
Horny Old Man
The doc's are very reluctant to prescribe them(AI), and at your dose levels I would be VERY surprised if you experience any symptoms, but this way you can have some if it makes you feel safer. It's never a bad idea to have them on hand, but normally you don't see symptoms until you're dosing at 5 - 10x your current levels. Good luck and happy holidays!
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halfwit
I like turtles.
Please edit your post TapThat. We cannot discuss RC sources in the TRT forums. I know you're trying to help, but the sponsor here for this forum asks that we stick to doctor-prescribed treatment only in this subsection.
OP: If your estradiol comes back high once you break up your doses, and your doctor is still unwilling to listen to you, you can ask for advice in the AAS section. We're allowed to discuss topics such as research chems there. Alternatively, you can also contact IMT (board sponsor) as I'm sure you'd be in good hands with them.
OP: If your estradiol comes back high once you break up your doses, and your doctor is still unwilling to listen to you, you can ask for advice in the AAS section. We're allowed to discuss topics such as research chems there. Alternatively, you can also contact IMT (board sponsor) as I'm sure you'd be in good hands with them.
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hypothetically speaking, you could always pick up something easy to find and very mild.. Like 100mg/ml primo.. And add an equal amount of that to each injection.. I like it because it's good for the libido, it shouldn't cause any bloating at all (just the opposite in my experience.. Reduces my water gain from cyp), and it will bump up your test totals. The whole idea of trt is to feel better, heal better, and get back that libido you had in your 20's
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