Got testosterone levels checked and going on injectables

[ctenosaura]

The levels of my test results were 241 (I'm a very active 50 year old). The doctor said I could go on testosterone if I wanted. I said yes, so he recommended andro gel or injectable testosterone cypionate . I chose the injectables, so he wrote a prescription of 200 mg every two weeks + syringes. Is this okay or would I be better off doing 100 mg every week for a more steady dose?

Thanks!

[LT75]

You would be better doing 100mg EW. If you do EOW(every other week) by the time you get your shot your test level will be next to nothing. Cyponiate has a half life of 7-8 days.

[ctenosaura]

Gotcha, thanks!

[ctenosaura]

PS, can I use a needle twice?

[Mario L]

No you cannot use the needle twice. You would be better off doing 50mg every 3.5 days as well. Do a Sunday morning and a Wednesday night shot. Also read the stickies regarding and AI and HCG .

[Rwy]

PS, can I use a needle twice?

no for sanitary reasons plus it hurts lol

[bass]

The levels of my test results were 241 (I'm a very active 50 year old). The doctor said I could go on testosterone if I wanted. I said yes, so he recommended andro gel or injectable testosterone cypionate . I chose the injectables, so he wrote a prescription of 200 mg every two weeks + syringes. Is this okay or would I be better off doing 100 mg every week for a more steady dose?

Thanks!

welcome! if you can hold off on the treatment and post your entire blood work with ranges so we can see whats going on. it seems that your doc is clueless as to how to treat you. what else did he prescribe? a complete TRT protocol consists of,

test (must)
AI (must) as needed based on blood work
hCG (must)
proper diet and exercise (must)
donating blood as often as needed (must) based on blood work
supplements, vit. D, DHEA, Progesterone, saw palmetto, etc...

[steroid.com 1]

^^^^What the wise man said above.

I'd like to see the blood work panel listed in kel's "Finding a TRT Doc" sticky and take it from there.

Two week injection tells me, like bass stated, he doesn't know what he's doing.

Half life of test cyp is 5 to 7 days...you figure it out.

[ctenosaura]

I had a complete blood / liver panel. Everything looks great according to the doc. I have a copy of my complete test so tell me what you would like to see. I'm new to this so how do I post my blood work? Its a lot to type so do i post a picture? I'm just glad to get injectables prescribed, because both my friends docs would only prescribe Andro-gel. I can always tweak my dosage so I'm planning on doing weekly injections. I really appreciate the input and would like to hear anymore advice.
P.s, I did leave a message for my doc about HCG earlier today. Thanks again

[ctenosaura]

Okay, now I understand, this is what was on my blood work

• Total Testosterone ...................................... .........................241
• Bioavailable Testosterone (AKA “Free and Loosely Bound”)..........n/a
• Free Testosterone (if Bioavailable T is unavailable)....................n/a

• Lipid Profile........................................... ............................ldl particle number by nmr = 751
total cholesterol = 165
hdl cholesterol = 66
ldl cholesterol = 89

• PSA (age dependent)........................................ ...................total = .99 free = 29.3

There were other readings, but not on Kel's list unless they are called by another name

Thank!

[steroid.com 1]

What was the lab range for the Total Testosterone ?

[ctenosaura]

Lab range says: reference range 71.8 to 623
unit: ng/dl

[ctenosaura]

Also, are there brands of test cyp that are higher quality? The brand I got from the Costco pharmacy is Watson for $65

[redhawk01]

That's what I use. Works fine for me.

[ctenosaura]

Thats good to hear. How long until I start to see or feel results?

[redhawk01]

For me about 6 weeks. In the past month I put on about a half inch on my arms alone. Up about 12lbs as well. Diet pretty clean. No cardio. Midsection and love handles shrinking. Good luck to you.

[steroid.com 1]

Thats good to hear. How long until I start to see or feel results?

Read the sticky on how long things take...

[steroid.com 1]

Total Testosterone 241 reference range 71.8 to 623

This puts you roughly at the bottom 3rd of this reference range...really not that bad.

I would want to see more like bioavailable or Free T along with the recommended panels.

Still...it's not that bad.

[ctenosaura]

Redhawk and gdevine, thanks for the info. Just trying to figure this new thing out. I want to do HCG but am not sure how much to take if I just want to inject once a week. I know most are doing twice a week with their test c and hcg, but I just want to do this once a week for convenience. thanks again!

Just read the sticky and jeez, I thought the effects were going to be immediate lol! Well, it looks like I have something to look forward to

[steroid.com 1]

Read the sticky on HCG .

[labuski]

For me about 6 weeks. In the past month I put on about a half inch on my arms alone. Up about 12lbs as well. Diet pretty clean. No cardio. Midsection and love handles shrinking. Good luck to you.

My erections increased pretty much immediately (could have been psychological), but my libido and body changes hit at about 6 weeks as well. I gained 10 pounds while not gaining anything in my midsection according to pants. I am seeing a lot better vascularity too. It is crazy to think about all that time busting my ass in the gym with mediocre gains was all because of low t. I feel great. Good luck op.

[steroid.com 1]

^^^^It's amazing isn't it!!!

As men, we will not age anything like our parents or grand parents...it's a new world

www.lowtestosterone.com ... coming to a city near you soon!

[ctenosaura]

Cool website. Is this your website?

[ctenosaura]

Also, can someone explain to me the deal with giving blood? Never have heard of this so why is it important to do this, how often, and what benefits do i get from doing this? I know it benefits society because there will be now some extra blood supply for those who need it.

[labuski]

Also, can someone explain to me the deal with giving blood? Never have heard of this so why is it important to do this, how often, and what benefits do i get from doing this? I know it benefits society because there will be now some extra blood supply for those who need it.

it all has to do with your hematocrit levels.