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    When and how often for bloodwork?

    Let's say you're just about to start a cycle. I'm guessing you would want to do some bloodwork right before you go on to have a base for comparison. Then let's say you hop on a basic Test E for 12 weeks and Tbol for the first 4 weeks to jump start. When do you want to get the second blood panel done? 3 weeks later? Do you want to do another one before your cycle ends? What about post cycle? Do it mid PCT? What about after PCT? Also do you have to ask your doctor for the blood tests or can you get them tested directly? How much do they cost? Does insurance cover it? Lo of questions I know bu I like to know as much as possible.

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    what i do is as you said 3 times (4 if things did not come in check in the 3rd BW).

    1st 1-2 weeks before cycle
    2nd exactly mid cycle
    3rd 1 week after PCT
    4th (if needed) 2-3 weeks after the 3rd BW

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    I would just do pre and post cycle. 2 weeks after full pct

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    And do you guys go to a private lab and pay out of pocket? If so, how much does it cost? Or do you tell your doctor you want bloodwork done and the insurance pays?

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    Actually, the responsible way of getting blood work would be:

    2 weeks before cycle, 1 week past mid cycle and 6 weeks post PCT.
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    Quote Originally Posted by austinite View Post
    Actually, the responsible way of getting blood work would be:

    2 weeks before cycle, 1 week past mid cycle and 6 weeks post PCT.
    Thanks! And do you have an answer to the sexond part of my question as well?

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    Sorry CGI. I can't contribute to this much. You're only 21 I'm already feeling guilty. We have sticky threads that have all the answers you need.
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    Quote Originally Posted by austinite View Post
    Sorry CGI. I can't contribute to this much. You're only 21 I'm already feeling guilty. We have sticky threads that have all the answers you need.
    Hah, I understand. I'm not starting a cycle soon. I'm just trying to learn as much as possible for the future. Also even if I were to start now I don't think it would do much harm to my endocrine system since I started puberty at around 11 to 12 years old. I developed earlier than everyone I know. Also I like to be knowledgeable as many of my friends are on AAS. I'm still natty and plannong to max out my potential.

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    Austenite is changing pics everyday...she makes me feel like a ***** of a man

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    Quote Originally Posted by newbjuice View Post
    Austenite is changing pics everyday...she makes me feel like a ***** of a man
    Austinite is a dude. The pic is of Dana Linn Bailey. She actually won a competition yesterday that I believe qualifies her for the olympia.

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    Quote Originally Posted by newbjuice View Post
    Austenite is changing pics everyday...she makes me feel like a ***** of a man
    Theres always one lol

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    Quote Originally Posted by cgi View Post
    Austinite is a dude. The pic is of Dana Linn Bailey. She actually won a competition yesterday that I believe qualifies her for the olympia.
    Well Dana Linn Bailey now has my FULL attention

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