On the right path?? Experienced thoughts please! Test, HCG, Anastrozole

Skillett

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Male 40yrs, 5'9", 245lbs

During the last six months I've had several labs completed. My first lab result came back with a T level of 133 which explained why I didn't have the energy or drive to do anything but sit on the couch. The doc gave me Axiron (2 swipes) and it drove my T level up to 500 after 2 months. My third lab came back at 166 and he kept me on Axiron which showed an even lower T level at 137. The doctor then switched me to Test Cyp at 100mg every three weeks. I did my research for hours and hours and learned that this would give me a roller coaster effect so I switched to a clinic since my doc wasn't too skilled at HRT.

The new clinic received all of lab work and set me on a different plan. My current schedule is 200mg of Test Cyp weekly, two injections of Human Chorionic Gonadotropin (HCG) at 500 units each weekly, 1mg of Anastrozole twice per week, and 50mg of CMP DHEA everyday. My overall goal is to lose weight, get back into the gym, and put on some decent size muscle. Two weeks ago I started the Test Cyp and last week introduced the other medications.

Since my first injection I have found it much easier to go back into the gym and lift weights. I find that everyday I'm feeling better and stronger with my wife and friends noticing a small difference in the way I look. I would also like to add that I'm eating properly with high protein and low carbs during the week and eating healthy high carbs diet foods on the weekend. My questions are...am I doing to much Test or not enough. What should I expect after this 15 weeks cycle they prescribed? Would anyone recommend something different? I also have three unopened bottles of Axiron. Should I finish these out or toss them in the trash?

Please note that everything I'm taking was prescribed by a doctor and nothing was purchased illegally. All medications came from CVS and another pharmacy thats slips my mind at the moment. Thank you in advance for your help!
 
That sounds like a good starting protocol. I was able to keep Total Test levels of about 1350 when I was taking 200mg per week in 2 doses. I personally stopped the Human Chorionic Gonadotropin (HCG) because I did not experience any testicular shrinkage which is really the only purpose for it during the protocol. Follow up with blood work at about 8 weeks into your Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) so you can see where you stand. The Human Chorionic Gonadotropin (HCG) gave me a roller coaster effect and it was very obviuos when I stopped. Also, the Arimidex made we feel tieed and achy even though Estrogen numbers were in check. I switched to Aromisin and it worked perfectly. Good luck. It's hard to tell you what to expect as everyone reacts differently. The key is to keep your protocol consistant, so when you get bloodwork done, you will learn much faster about which tweaks are working or not. What were your values for estrogen SHBG etc?? Good luck.
 
I think it looks good, except that is usually too much arimadex for most guys.

I was wondering about that. When I was just on Test I had a flag pole every morning. It seemed that every time I turned around I had a boner. The once I started the Human Chorionic Gonadotropin (HCG) and arimadex it doesn't happen anymore. Do you think arimadex is the culprit or possibly the HCG?
 
I take .25mg of adex day after injection, im doing 75mg 2x per week. As above i have noticd that day after Human Chorionic Gonadotropin (HCG) im feeling a bit flat. I am also on 2x500iu Human Chorionic Gonadotropin (HCG) weekly. Id say try .5 adex 2x per week imo. Other than that its a good protocol.
Best thing to do is to set a protocol and follow it for 8 weeks then get bloods and adjust it from there based on results and how you feel. Then do the same until you find where you are feeling best
 
I was wondering about that. When I was just on Test I had a flag pole every morning. It seemed that every time I turned around I had a boner. The once I started the Human Chorionic Gonadotropin (HCG) and arimadex it doesn't happen anymore. Do you think arimadex is the culprit or possibly the HCG?

Adex is more than likely the culprit. I never lose my wood when my E gets high, I just get side effects, like water retention and acne. The wood is still strong though.

When E gets too low, the first thing that goes for me is wood. I would consider dropping it altogether.

Please keep in mind I am not a physician and you should consult with one before changing or embarking on any therapeutic program :D
 
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Adex is more than likely the culprit. I never lose my wood when my E gets high, I just get side effects, like water retention and acne. The wood is still strong though.

When E gets too low, the first thing that goes for me is wood. I would consider dropping it altogether.

Please keep in mind I am not a physician and you should consult with one before changing or embarking on any therapeutic program :D

I considered dropping Adex since I don't have any sides of high E. I'm going to go without it and see what happens. Thank you for your advice!
 
Every week is good 200mg might be a little high with the Human Chorionic Gonadotropin (HCG) but youll figure it out. Also the more weight you lose the better you will as losing weight will help keep E down and in the end you may need less of every medication
 
Male 40yrs, 5'9", 245lbs

During the last six months I've had several labs completed. My first lab result came back with a T level of 133 which explained why I didn't have the energy or drive to do anything but sit on the couch. The doc gave me Axiron (2 swipes) and it drove my T level up to 500 after 2 months. My third lab came back at 166 and he kept me on Axiron which showed an even lower T level at 137. The doctor then switched me to Test Cyp at 100mg every three weeks. I did my research for hours and hours and learned that this would give me a roller coaster effect so I switched to a clinic since my doc wasn't too skilled at HRT.

The new clinic received all of lab work and set me on a different plan. My current schedule is 200mg of Test Cyp weekly, two injections of Human Chorionic Gonadotropin (HCG) at 500 units each weekly, 1mg of Anastrozole twice per week, and 50mg of CMP DHEA everyday. My overall goal is to lose weight, get back into the gym, and put on some decent size muscle. Two weeks ago I started the Test Cyp and last week introduced the other medications.

Since my first injection I have found it much easier to go back into the gym and lift weights. I find that everyday I'm feeling better and stronger with my wife and friends noticing a small difference in the way I look. I would also like to add that I'm eating properly with high protein and low carbs during the week and eating healthy high carbs diet foods on the weekend. My questions are...am I doing to much Test or not enough. What should I expect after this 15 weeks cycle they prescribed? Would anyone recommend something different? I also have three unopened bottles of Axiron. Should I finish these out or toss them in the trash?

Please note that everything I'm taking was prescribed by a doctor and nothing was purchased illegally. All medications came from CVS and another pharmacy thats slips my mind at the moment. Thank you in advance for your help!

It sounds like THIS last doc knows what he is doing, stick with him, do labs in a couple months and see where you are at, Human Chorionic Gonadotropin (HCG) is not neede d unless you really want your balls to stay big and not shrink or at times of trying to get some one preggo.
for me i dont care if my boys shrink, if anything the pistol looks bigger lol. and gf dosnt mind, shit adds to less chance of kids and right now thats good.
othe then that it looks spot on. you will have to go for blood test soon to see your test levels AND estrogen levels, then slowly tweek to whats needed, Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) and the firnding the right Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) is not a on the spot thing it may take weeks to moneth before you have a set plan with everything in check, not everyones body is the same.

but i say so far so good! stick with this doc, the last one giving you 100mg ever 3 weeks is a dumbass in the endo field.

I am happy you found this out! live will change for the better! :-)
 
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