Blood work results....I have a few questions

I just received my results and had some questions. This is my first bw since starting trt about 2 months ago.
My protocol now..
Test Cyp- 50mg 2x week
HCG- 250iu 2x week
DHEA (micronized) 25mg 2x day
Preg (micronized) 25mg 2x day

Test Serum- (693) 348-1197...2 months ago it was 405.
Test %- (23.3) 9.0-46.0
Test Free & Weakly Bound- (161.5) 40.0-250.0
Estradiol Sensitive- (18) 3-70
LH- (0.1) 1.7-8.6 ...November 2012 it was 2.2
FSH- (0.3) 1.5-12.4...November 2012 it was 5.5
Cholesterol- (102) 100-199...2 months ago it was 171
Triglycerides- (38) 0-149...2 months ago it was 75
HDL- (42) ...2 months aho it was 52
LDL- (52) ...2 months ago it was 104
SHBG- (28.1) 16.5-55.9 ...2 months ago it was 32.4

I am feeling alot better than I was so I know it is working. My questions are...
1- Why did my Lipid Panel drop like it did? (yes I did fast)
2- What do I do about the LH and FSH?
3- Does my E look too low? Do I start taking more Test to raise my E? I would like to see my Test get a little higher.
I didnt list all my lab results so just ask if you need me list more info. Thanks.

Not sure why hdl dropped. I would add 3-4 grams of fish oil or krill oil. E is a little low, mid to upper 20's would be better. Are you taking an AI? Numbers all-in-all are not too bad just 2 months in. I would keep an eye on your rbc, hemaglobin and hematocrit over time as well. If your feeling good I would maybe hold off on upping the dose for a while. Less is more with trt if you feel fine.

LH and FSH are normal for HRT use. MY HDL dropped on trt. If not on a ai do not get on one. And I would up to 60 mg twice a week but that's just me. I am no expert, kind of a newb as well.

exogenous androgens generally have a negative effect on lipid profile... for now, I'd recommend natural approaches such as fish like mentioned above.
lh and fsh go to 0 because taking TRT tells your brain "we have enough testosterone!" so your balls basically hibernate.

I wouldn't stress about the E2 right now because you're not on an AI. it very well might rise and "even out" in due time.

I am not on an AI. I donated blood a few days after my tests so I hope that will help with my numbers. I plan on donating every 2 months.
RBC- (5.22) 4.14-5.80 - 2 months ago= 5.16
Hemoglobin- (16.9) 12.6-17.7 - 2months ago= 17.1
Hematocrit- (50.5) 37.5-51.0 - 2 months ago= 47.9

When would you guys recommend my next blood work???

Another question??? How does my Vitamin D look? 4/10/13-=-(53.4) 30.0-100.0
I take 5000iu's per day. Thanks.

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Originally Posted by jm1429

I am not on an AI. I donated blood a few days after my tests so I hope that will help with my numbers. I plan on donating every 2 months.
RBC- (5.22) 4.14-5.80 - 2 months ago= 5.16
Hemoglobin- (16.9) 12.6-17.7 - 2months ago= 17.1
Hematocrit- (50.5) 37.5-51.0 - 2 months ago= 47.9

When would you guys recommend my next blood work???

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keep an eye on ferritin and serum iron, if you maintain that frequency of blood donations I can't imagine your body will be getting enough iron over time.

ferritin is the storage form of iron. iron is critical to your body, both mentally and physically.

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Originally Posted by HRTstudent

keep an eye on ferritin and serum iron, if you maintain that frequency of blood donations I can't imagine your body will be getting enough iron over time.

ferritin is the storage form of iron. iron is critical to your body, both mentally and physically.

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Well it doesnt look like I have those labs. I did a CBC w/Diff, CMP, Lipid, FSH, LH, Test, E-sensitive, SHBG. What do I need to ask for next time? When should I get tested again?? 8-12 weeks?? Longer ??

Thanks guys for the answers. Still looking for some answers for post's #6 & #8. Thanks