Test cyp dosage w/ no ai

[Anony-James]

Hello all, newbie to testosterone replacement therapy (TRT) here!

After severals months of feeling like shit and being given he run around by the VA docs I finally found a naturopathic doctor who was able and willing to put me on testosterone replacement therapy (TRT) after a battery of testosterone, cortisol, and thyroid function tests.

However...

He refuses to even consider an aromatase inhibitor or Human Chorionic Gonadotropin (HCG) in addition to the testosterone cyp until 2 months have gone by.

Current dosage:

Loading dose of 200mg of test cyp then 50 mg a week until I use up the entire 10 mL bottle.

Anyone have thoughts on this dosage plan? I've been reading more and more about Maximus Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) and they seem to be recommending a more comprehensive Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) plan.

Thanks for helping a new guy!


Stats:

29 years old
265 pounds (put on 40 lbs in the last year despite Crossfitting and eating clean)
6'2"
Low cortisol levels
Tested total T of 400 ng/dL (after extensive supplementation) (250 - 1100 range)
Free t 80.0 pg/mL (46 - 224 range)
Bio available t 174.9 ng/dL (110 - 575 range)
SHBG 20 nmol/dL (10 - 50 range)
Serum albumin 4.8 g/dL
PSA 1.0 ng/mL
Estradiol 19 pg/mL
DHEA 346 (120 three months ago)

 

[MoparMuscle]

If the dose is low enough some guys dont need an Aromatase inhibitor (AI) from what I've seen/read on forums. Off set will be a test level that's probably lower also, only blood work will tell you that though (at 50mg some guys would be very low and others might be mid range, who knows). One thing for sure make him do blood work after 4 wks no reason to go 2 months, he's YOUR dr make him do it.

 

[corvettels3]

I had my estrogen (sensitive test) last week and it came back at 26. Range (3-70). No Aromatase inhibitor (AI). I inject 100mg every 10 days.

Latest results:
Test - 1009- 4 days after last injection
Estrogen - 26

I guess you are going to have to wait 2 months to see where you are at.

 

[MoparMuscle]

I had my estrogen (sensitive test) last week and it came back at 26. Range (3-70). No Aromatase inhibitor (AI). I inject 100mg every 10 days.

Latest results:
Test - 1009- 4 days after last injection
Estrogen - 26

I guess you are going to have to wait 2 months to see where you are at.

That's awesome man! Nice.

 

[Anony-James]

I submitted my info to Chip at Maximus to see what they recommend due to the overwhelming amount of positive reviews. Hopefully I'll hear from him soon.

Thanks for the feedback thus far guys!

 

[Spongy]

Maximus is top notch man. You will have no regrets. They take care of their people no doubt.

 

[carverelli]

I'm dosing 100mg test cyp /week with no Aromatase inhibitor (AI) but my E levels are fairly high.
Estriol is 62
estrone is 91.6
add em up for the total.
No real bad sides yet, but looking to acquire some ai

 

[MoparMuscle]

Nice Maxiums is a great Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) company. You'll be happy.

 

[riprockwell]

You made the right decision by going with Maximus. I have had some hormonal issues over the past couple of years. My suggestion is that you need to support healthy cortisol metabolism. Taking exogenous testosterone can lower cortisol and stress the adrenals further. I would support your adrenals if I were you otherwise if can be hell, trust me.

Here are some suggestions:'

1. Get some on Licorice Root pills. I would need to see your daily cortisol numbers in order to better set up a dosage time, etc. but in the meantime, take 1 licorice root pill at 10am. I use the one made by Metagenics.

2. Around 2pm, take an another "Adrenal Glandular" pill like Adreset which is made my Metagenics as well. You can order them on Amazon.

3. Balance your blood sugar. Make sure you are eating every 2-3 hours. Don't let your body go into starvation mood. Fuel your body. Eat around 5-6 times per day. That will greatly help the adrenals.

4. Lastly, try to cut out sugars, caffeine, alcohol, diet sodas or sweeteners, and all processed foods. Also, if you are eating a ton of gluten and/or have a high carb diet, then cut back on the carbohydrates.

Doing the above will help restore your adrenals and help you regain optimal cortisol metabolism. Good luck.

 

[Zeek]

50 mg per week seems really low even for trt. IMO 100mg per week should be the minimum. I don't believe 50 will amount to a replacement dosage.

Definitely go with Maximus if you can!

 

[riprockwell]

50 mg per week seems really low even for trt. IMO 100mg per week should be the minimum. I don't believe 50 will amount to a replacement dosage.

Definitely go with Maximus if you can!

Good point. I couldn't see 50mg/wk doing very much of anything for most guys.

 

[MoparMuscle]

It's a common dose for many Drs to give (Drs that like you in the mid range , not high range). Not saying it's good, just common (and crap IMO).

Good choice going with Chips clinic. Love him/it