from androgel to test-cyp

[aNuBiS99]

I've been on androgel for a month for TRT purposes and Ive decided to just go on test cyp for 12 weeks. My question is, how long should I continue using the androgel after my first injection of test until I can drop the androgel altogether.

Also, same goes for after my last injection. How soon should I start the gel again before my last shot so that I dont have any gaps in testosterone .

Thanks

[fit2bOld]

What's the goal and what are your stats

[hawk14dl]

This is strictly my opinion, I have no experience here. .

What I would do in your position is continue running the gel throughout the cycle. Your supposed to be in it anyways. It makes you normal, baseline.

Then run a typical cycle of test. 400 + whatever your preference/goals/experience will allow.

Then after the cycle you're already on your gel, continue like nothing ever happened and enjoy the gains

[aNuBiS99]

I have a young child in the house and dont like having androgel on my body. That was the main reason for the decision to switch. Not sure If I would ever go back to gel, would likely just continue with injections until need be. Just looking to be informed on when it would likely kick in and the half life if I decided to get off of it.

[capetown]

Im a little confused. Are you switching your TRT to injections or are you on gel right now and want to run a cycle of test?

[aNuBiS99]

Both. I wanna switch to injections and do a cycle while I am at it.

[AD]

You can stop the gel on the day of your first pin.

[MODO]

Might be a good idea to run the gel through the first few weeks or a month so you don't have any dips. Cyp has a long half life. If it were prop I would agree with AD.

Then if you want the cyp to replace the androgel , just drop the cyp down to a physiologic dose after 12 weeks.

[MODO]

...besides, think of the gel in the first month kinda like a kick start

[600@50]

I wouldn't use the gel and run a cycle at the same time. As already stated...stop the gel on the day of your first pin. I'd restart the gel a week after your last pin.

If you are planning on other cycles take note of how you respond to this cycle. You can always modify things a bit later.

[fit2bOld]

Question due you plan to continue with TRT with the gel or injections.will this be doctor supervised.
Best to get the switch locked in and dosage verified by blood work. True TRT is a balance use of HCG and an AI if indicated and all necessary components of a healthy program.

[MODO]

I don't understand all the resistance to running the gel on cycle. If it's a big concern for you then minus 100 mg off your cyp dose until you quit the gel. I wouldn't drop the gel until the cyp kicks in... for obvious reasons to someone who has had low T before.

[Nalga_Smasher]

I'd definitely would stop the gel. You're about to streamline test straight into your bloodstream. With test. cyp, might take a month to fully kick in, but well worth the wait. Just train, eat right and rest while on it. Don't forget, your appetite will increase with the test, start learning how to manage your appetite.

[AD]

the "kick-in" for a real cycle is different from the "kick-in" for TRT. you really don't have to worry about suffering from lowT symptoms if you stop the gel too early. everyday, the gel gives you at most 5-10mg of test. the 250mg of testC you pin may peak in maybe 2-5 days, but it starts releasing test in day 1 as the esters get broken down immediately.

[AD]

and well, yes, you can use the gel throughout the cycle if you like. if you're getting it for free, no harm adding 35mg of test from the gel to the 500mg of test you're using for the cycle. no harm, but also no additional benefit whatsoever.

[SEOINAGE]

How frequent are you going to pin test, and at what dose. Under most circumstances you take your shot and don't need the gel, you won't be to full levels right away, but it isn't going to kill you. there might be a rare situation where the gel would be needed, but fill us in on your plans. If you are doing a cycle, I assume the larger amounts are going to be plenty anyways, and no need to keep the gel, not to mention the week wait after to switch back on the gel should work fine.

[aNuBiS99]

500mg once every week