Recently started TRT

[spookydook3]

Recently began getting 200 mg test cyp injections a month around 3 months ago. My total test level was around 272 then. Doing the once a month dropped the level to 255. (I know the dr always knows what he is doing.) Finally he gave me a prescription of 200mg eow but told me I could do 100mg ew. I am going the every week route now. I'm not due for another lab for another 90 days to see how it's going. Has anyone had any good results from this low of a weekly dosage. I'd really like to go at least to 200mg a week.

[FRDave]

100mg per week gets many of us in the upper range, even on the high side for both total and free test. But, the majority of us inject twice per week vs once per week or every other week or whatever non sense your Dr. had you doing. This will keep blood serum levels stable so you feel great all the time with no ups and downs.

[2Sox]

Yes, MANY have had excellent results on 100mg/week. However, it's a good idea to split that into two doses each week. Take 50mg every 3.5 days. Let us know how you feel. It's always advisable to start low and if necessary, based on blood work, you can titrate your dose upwards later on.

By the way, your doctor doesn't know what he's doing. One injection of 200mg every month is beyond ridiculous. Stick around. Read the sticky posts on this forum to educate yourself - and also your doctor.

[KJ63]

I'm not a whiz at this yet and still have a hard time adjusting but That seems like a low dose and a long time between injections.. my T level was about the same as yours, I'm on 140 mg per week and mine went to 524 after about 2 months. But my Dr is a specialist at HRT.. These guys are and even have advice better then the DRs do... I'm sure if you post your Blood work they would have some good advice...
Good luck

[spookydook3]

Yes, MANY have had excellent results on 100mg/week. However, it's a good idea to split that into two doses each week. Take 50mg every 3.5 days. Let us know how you feel. It's always advisable to start low and if necessary, based on blood work, you can titrate your dose upwards later on. By the way, your doctor doesn't know what he's doing. One injection of 200mg every month is beyond ridiculous. Stick around. Read the sticky posts on this forum to educate yourself - and also your doctor.

I know he had no clue what he was doing but I am grateful that he listened to my suggestion of going to more frequent injections. I might start doing the twice a week method on my next injection day.

[KJ63]

I know he had no clue what he was doing but I am grateful that he listened to my suggestion of going to more frequent injections. I might start doing the twice a week method on my next injection day.

I just went to the twice per week injections and it is a lot better at least for me

[spookydook3]

I just went to the twice per week injections and it is a lot better at least for me

I think I'm going to roll with that idea. I really came close to forsaking the whole Dr idea and scoring some test myself and going that route. Monday I will request paperwork of my Luton my labs to post them. Thanks for the input guys.

[2Sox]

I'd advise you stay with your doc for now if he writes you a script for Test and he listens to your suggestions. Don't score T on your own. Test Cyp is cheap enough. A 10mL vial goes for $43 at CVS with a coupon from Goodrx.

[KJ63]

I'd advise you stay with your doc for now if he writes you a script for Test and he listens to your suggestions. Don't score T on your own. Test Cyp is cheap enough. A 10mL vial goes for $43 at CVS with a coupon from Goodrx.

Yes it is cheap, with my ins. it's 24.00 for 200 M/L bottle.. I just told my Dr. That it didn't feel like i was getting quite enough from my dose and she changed it , no questions.... of course my dose is still small.

[spookydook3]

Yea I didn't plan on getting the test on my own after I obtained a prescription. Prior to that, with the once a month injections, I was on the verge of something different didn't happen.

[KJ63]

Yea I didn't plan on getting the test on my own after I obtained a prescription. Prior to that, with the once a month injections, I was on the verge of something different didn't happen.

I hear yeah there, my first doctor was not very knowledgeable a little helpful but he put me on Andro gel, that's not worth a crap!! Then I found a different person that specialized in HRT and she's pretty good as far as I can see so far. However, the guys here in this forum a pretty darn knowledgeable and helpful.

[SheepDog#1]

I am curious to know, what is the norm for what a Dr. prescribes to patients that he/she puts on TRT? I realize Testosterone is the main substance but, what else?

[VegasBody]

Hcg and clomid

[KJ63]

Mine did DHEA, Test Cyp, Ameridex and Vit D3.. No HCG as of yet But I am going to ask for it. I'm starting to sport some "seeds" lol

[spookydook3]

I'm beginning 50 mg injections on Mondays and Fridays now instead of once a week. Should this be a decent routine?

[hawk14dl]

Monday Friday would be a good plan.

See about getting hcg. it will keep the boys from turning into raisins

[spookydook3]

I will mention this to my doc next visit.

[spookydook3]

These are my labs. The 287 being before the once a month injection the 225 bring first lab after.