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Young_Padawan
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Background info
Got bloodwork done in preparation for my first cycle (was planning a basic test cycle/blast & cruise). Everything came back surprisingly healthy (Iron, B12, Vit D, HbA1c, Thyroid, Lipids, Liver/Kidneys are all solid), but my Total Testosterone came back at 9 nmol/L (~260 ng/dL) and Free T is sitting right at the bottom of the reference range (173 pmol/L). I've had low energy and low libido for a while, but always assumed it was just fatigue from work/training. The baseline panel didn't include LH or FSH, so I don't have brain-signaling markers yet.
Pre-cycle stats
Height: 181 cm (~5'11")
Age: 20
Current weight: 77.5 kg (~171 lbs)
Target pre-cycle weight: ~70 kg (~154 lbs)
Lifting experience: 2 years proper hypertrophy style training, 1 and a bit years following diet and calories.
Goal: Put on size while staying aesthetic and healthy
Question/problem:
At 20 years old, with healthy lifestyle factors, diet, and recovery, my baseline testosterone is sitting below the clinical reference range. I am currently arranging an endocrinologist referral to get full signaling markers (LH/FSH, Prolactin, Cortisol) to rule out secondary hypogonadism or pituitary issues.
While I sort that out, I have a few questions about my plan:
1. Is it a massive mistake to jump on a cycle/blast & cruise right now without figuring out why my natural levels are low first? Should I wait out the 1–2 months for the specialist consult before touching gear?
2. I am currently cutting and want to get down to around 70kg before starting a proper bulk. Would it make sense to start on a low dose (e.g., 250mg/week) right now to finish the cut, see how my body reacts to the compound, and then step up to a ~400mg gain phase once lean? Or is using 250mg just to finish a cut a waste of gear/suppression?
3. For those with experience: did you resolve low baseline levels medically before touching gear, or did you just jump straight on TRT/cycling?
Got bloodwork done in preparation for my first cycle (was planning a basic test cycle/blast & cruise). Everything came back surprisingly healthy (Iron, B12, Vit D, HbA1c, Thyroid, Lipids, Liver/Kidneys are all solid), but my Total Testosterone came back at 9 nmol/L (~260 ng/dL) and Free T is sitting right at the bottom of the reference range (173 pmol/L). I've had low energy and low libido for a while, but always assumed it was just fatigue from work/training. The baseline panel didn't include LH or FSH, so I don't have brain-signaling markers yet.
Pre-cycle stats
Height: 181 cm (~5'11")
Age: 20
Current weight: 77.5 kg (~171 lbs)
Target pre-cycle weight: ~70 kg (~154 lbs)
Lifting experience: 2 years proper hypertrophy style training, 1 and a bit years following diet and calories.
Goal: Put on size while staying aesthetic and healthy
Question/problem:
At 20 years old, with healthy lifestyle factors, diet, and recovery, my baseline testosterone is sitting below the clinical reference range. I am currently arranging an endocrinologist referral to get full signaling markers (LH/FSH, Prolactin, Cortisol) to rule out secondary hypogonadism or pituitary issues.
While I sort that out, I have a few questions about my plan:
1. Is it a massive mistake to jump on a cycle/blast & cruise right now without figuring out why my natural levels are low first? Should I wait out the 1–2 months for the specialist consult before touching gear?
2. I am currently cutting and want to get down to around 70kg before starting a proper bulk. Would it make sense to start on a low dose (e.g., 250mg/week) right now to finish the cut, see how my body reacts to the compound, and then step up to a ~400mg gain phase once lean? Or is using 250mg just to finish a cut a waste of gear/suppression?
3. For those with experience: did you resolve low baseline levels medically before touching gear, or did you just jump straight on TRT/cycling?
