Hello all,
Long time lurker here ready to take the plunge and start my 1st cycle of test e, 250mg E5Days for 9-10weeks (still trying to figure out how long to cycle, I've got plenty of gear).
I have long felt I've suffered from low testosterone levels but could never convince docs to test me. Now I've got a doctor willing to finally do so but my appointment is not until Friday.
My 1st question: How quickly will my testosterone levels rise after the first shot of a longer ester like test e? I know I should wait until AFTER my bloodwork but I'm curious to know if I can get away starting a day or two earlier.
Again, I know it sounds crazy to be even considering jumping the gun and there's a 99% chance I will not do so. Nonetheless I'm still interested to know how quickly this ester, which I understand metabolizes in ~4-5 days will actually start increasing my test levels.
2nd question: Does anyone have any suggestions as to how to convince my doctor to run as full a hormone screen as possible so insurance pays and I get as close to the getting the full panel as is recommended in the Megatron FAQ? Anyone have any insight as to what the doc is likely to actually test for (just testosterone, test and estrogen, etc?). Ideally I want tested for all or as many of the recommended things outlined in the FAQ:
-Complete Blood Count (CBC)
-Meta-bolic Panel (CMP)
-LH
-FSH
-TT
-E2 (Sensitive assay is best, but most guys run the Regular Assay to save money. See later FAQ on these assays)
Many thanks for everyone's insight. This board is and has been a truly an invaluable resource.
-Age: 34,
-Weight 175,
-Height 5'11"
-Extremely low body fat
-Clean eating, high protein diet
-have lifted/worked out on average 4 days per week for 10yrs during which I have put on some muscle but not as much as I feel deserve in spite of my naturally slim physique/hardgainer body type.
Long time lurker here ready to take the plunge and start my 1st cycle of test e, 250mg E5Days for 9-10weeks (still trying to figure out how long to cycle, I've got plenty of gear).
I have long felt I've suffered from low testosterone levels but could never convince docs to test me. Now I've got a doctor willing to finally do so but my appointment is not until Friday.
My 1st question: How quickly will my testosterone levels rise after the first shot of a longer ester like test e? I know I should wait until AFTER my bloodwork but I'm curious to know if I can get away starting a day or two earlier.
Again, I know it sounds crazy to be even considering jumping the gun and there's a 99% chance I will not do so. Nonetheless I'm still interested to know how quickly this ester, which I understand metabolizes in ~4-5 days will actually start increasing my test levels.
2nd question: Does anyone have any suggestions as to how to convince my doctor to run as full a hormone screen as possible so insurance pays and I get as close to the getting the full panel as is recommended in the Megatron FAQ? Anyone have any insight as to what the doc is likely to actually test for (just testosterone, test and estrogen, etc?). Ideally I want tested for all or as many of the recommended things outlined in the FAQ:
-Complete Blood Count (CBC)
-Meta-bolic Panel (CMP)
-LH
-FSH
-TT
-E2 (Sensitive assay is best, but most guys run the Regular Assay to save money. See later FAQ on these assays)
Many thanks for everyone's insight. This board is and has been a truly an invaluable resource.
-Age: 34,
-Weight 175,
-Height 5'11"
-Extremely low body fat
-Clean eating, high protein diet
-have lifted/worked out on average 4 days per week for 10yrs during which I have put on some muscle but not as much as I feel deserve in spite of my naturally slim physique/hardgainer body type.
