How long will it take to lower my test levels

[marineone888]

Hi All,

I started taking cypionate about 10-12 weeks ago, via a prescription from my doctor. I was told to take 100mg injection per week. After two weeks my testosterone jumped from 187 to close to 850. My doctor wanted to reduce my intake down to 50mg per week, but I was able to talk him into letting me continue on the 100mg.

So, it has been another 8-10 weeks and I have to go into be tested again on July 6. I have been taking 50mg twice a week, but have not seen the gains that I thought I would. I do not want my dose lowered again so I was thinking of not taking any cyp before my appointment. I was actually thinking that my last injection would be June 20th. This means I would go 15 days with none. Will this be enough time for my testosterone levels to drop? Will it drop to much? Also, I made a morning appointment, but is this wise? I have read somewhere that testosterone levels are much higher in the morning. Is this true?

Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!!

[NEMESIS RR]

Why not just tell your doctor that 100mg a week is perfect for you and that you are staying at that level as it is not exescive. Also in the first test you had some natural production which is now gone. As far as morning levels it doesnt matter with supplemental test. Go with the truth and remember the doctor works for you, you do not work for the doctor.

[marineone888]

Good advice. I guess I am just afraid if my levels bumped from 187 to 850 in two weeks that now after 12 weeks that it could potentially be at a level that would make him lower it. I would actually feel more comfortable if he raised it as I feel like I have regressed a bit since I first started taking it.

[forrest_and_trees]

I'd have to agree, honesty is the best policy here. It's about you, and not the doctor. You're amounts are not at all excessive and at the end of the day, numbers are not as important *as how you feel*. I know it can be intimidating talking with a physician, however you *must* tell them how you feel and why and stand your ground. If he still is unwilling to cooperate, it's time to find a new doctor which in itself may sound like a major ordeal however, it's *your health* we're talking about here. Be sure *you* get what *you* need.

Something else to consider; it sounds to me like you're dealing with "Low T" in which case, you need to except you will be doing this *for the rest of your life*! No point in dragging it out and suffering needlessly just because one doctor is not understanding. That said, you may be surprised, he may be completely willing to cooperate. Many times doctors need to be conservative with this type of treatment because it is *so* easily abused. As long as they know you have a good understanding of what you are doing and why, he is more likely to trust you to be responsible. It's kind of like proving to your parents when you where a teenager, that you're ready to be allowed to drive on your own. They know it's inevitable, but you need to prove it first. Lastly, I find it's very easy to get wrapped up in conversation with the doctor and end up walking out without ever "saying your piece". So I find it's best to write down your questions and concerns ahead of time and take the list with you to be certain you cover all your bases.

Good luck!