First go at trt

[getzone]

I started my first round of TRT today. Pinned with 100 mg Test-Cyp which I will repeat every 5 days. I also started on sublingual HCG formulated at a local compound pharmacy which I will take 1 and 2 days prior to my next schedule Test dose. As a physician I have the luxury of self prescribing the HCG, however I left the test to my endocrinologist as prescribing a class 3 drug for personal use (although legal) makes me ancy. My previous total test levels which were repeated twice showed total test levels in the 230s. As a 34 year old, that is pretty low. All my other numbers appeared normal, and the diagnosis is hyogonadal hypogonadism (apparently my testis just got tired of making test).

So far after the first dose I feel mildly charged, and awoke sporting impressive morning wood which I had to show off to my wife. I look forward to the effects once I hit peak levels. I am aiming for the 800-1100 range, but obviously alleviation of previous symptoms is key. For the past 9 months I had been irritable, gaining weight despite excercising 5-7 days per week, and had decreased libido. I had a sleep study done which showed that I have obstructive sleep apnea, and had mild improvement with CPAP, but still felt like I was walking around in a haze. It took a while to consider low test as I appear outwardly physically fit and well muscled (bench press 340 lbs etc.).

I am 6'2" 230 lbs, and have a body fat which shocked me at how high it was (19%). I am a former college athlete, however never dabbled with steroids. Really creatine and protein supplement were as agressive as it got. My endo thinks it is probably stress and an eratic sleep schedule which knocked off my test production.

Again my apologies to the guy whom I thread jacked.

 

[caribeman]

good luck Doc, no need to tell you to keep an eye on your bp, etc. I think it was a smart move to have your endo provide the scrip....

 

[XMAN.]

good luck doc, and keep us updated with ur results.
btw at ur size and natty test count i think ur gona increase ur weekly dose to around 200mg/week later on if ur serious about relieving the symptoms, but still early to speculate, still more tests and checkups to come.
K to you for starting ur first thread

 

[getzone]

good luck doc, and keep us updated with ur results.
btw at ur size and natty test count i think ur gona increase ur weekly dose to around 200mg/week later on if ur serious about relieving the symptoms, but still early to speculate, still more tests and checkups to come.
K to you for starting ur first thread

I am going to look closely at that. Hopefully the HCG will help in that regard as well. In my experience there tends to me no rhyme or reason to plasma concentrations and body size. I have seen big guys with good numbers from small doses, and smaller guys have a tough time with bigger doses. Its all a guessing game

I will recheck test levels in 3 weeks along with an estrogen panel, and we will adjust from there.

 

[XMAN.]

I am going to look closely at that. Hopefully the HCG will help in that regard as well. In my experience there tends to me no rhyme or reason to plasma concentrations and body size. I have seen big guys with good numbers from small doses, and smaller guys have a tough time with bigger doses. Its all a guessing game

I will recheck test levels in 3 weeks along with an estrogen panel, and we will adjust from there.

interesting doc , i think we're gona benefit from ur stay here on EF , keep us updated.

 

[getzone]

Took my second injection today (100 mg of Test Cyp) on a every 5 day routine. Still don't feel much different, maybe a little calmer, but haven't noticed much else. How long did it take you fellas to notice changes?

 

[XMAN.]

Took my second injection today (100 mg of Test Cyp) on a every 5 day routine. Still don't feel much different, maybe a little calmer, but haven't noticed much else. How long did it take you fellas to notice changes?

in my case it took me a while to find my right dose about 3 months starting with test e 125mg/w to 200mg/w and that was it, but recently i'm upping it to 250mg/w divided to twice a week of course. the issue here is my physical base is growing on hrt with time.

IMO wait at least for 6 weeks to decide if u want to increase the dose or not.

 

[getzone]

Wow, 6 mos would be a long time. I am going to repeat a total test, and estradiol around week 5 and decide from there. If my numbers are in the high end of normal I may stay there, but if not, I am debating upping it. I'll keep you guys posted. 250 mg per week is a strong dose for hrt. Who does you RXing?

 

[XMAN.]

my doc is my friend , i usually suggests everything , test dosing, ancillaries, even the tests ,blood panels , hormone panels.... i have knowledge more than he does on this matter ,i'm just taking his opinion as a second one and keep him as a cover.

 

[XMAN.]

btw y don't u try to front load u r dose for a couple of week then drop to ur original dose to maintain it will fasten things a bit, try doing 200mg instead of 100mg for 2 shots and go back to 100mg and go from there.