When I started TRT, my doseage was double. T was around 1100-1150, and I needed an AI for sure. I felt like superman but for long term I thought it wise to see where my current doseage would get me. I still feel good and have actually been able to lean out a bit...currently in the process of bringing the six-pack back to life. So I think the current doseage is better than original doseage if I plan to stay on TRT for life.
I pin on Mon and Thurs, and do labs on Mon before pin. I used to pin hcg and test on different days, but that was a 4 day schedule and I wanted to simplify so I do it all on the same day.