Old newbie and Test C

[Flying Dutchman 1405]

For two decades I have suffered from various low test (sub 200) effects. Finally my VA Docs have put me on Test C. They had to take their time because I have an enlarged prostate (since my twenties) and high PSA (between 6 and 10) also since the early 90s. Fortunately they considered my high PSAF eg 25, my excellent biopsy and PCA3 (genetic) tests and put me on a low dose, 2.5 mgs test with a patch for 5 months and tested and watched my PSA and BPH etc. Now they are satisfied but testing and watching monthly to be safe. They are letting me continue my longtime habit of usinng 10mgs ED of all natural progesterone and taking my dozens of vitamins including lots of beta-sitosterol and nettle root.

With that long history over I started my third week this AM of using 200 mg of Test Cyp which I inject every Friday. The patch did nothing for my test level, my ED nor my depression and sleep problems. To top it off my wife passed away 6 weeks ago after long painful battles with COPD and lung and brain cancers so my depression hit an all-time high. Thankfully after just two weeks of Test C I already am starting to feel better in all respects. I am assuming that as my test levels finally rise I will continue to reap more of these benefits. What I don't have a clue to is will they continue to rise for 3, 6, 12 months or what? I can't explain how much better I feel this quickly and re-entering the single world some day it would sure help feeling happy and confident. I turn 69 shortly and have been lifting and running for 50+ years so I am in great condition for an old fart. Is there a typical progression of effects that will improve more or is this an early peak and that's it? I know it's a dumb question but with a ton of info out there that I have read, there is really little that addresses the time and effect relationship.

[HawaiianPride.]

My condolences for your loss..

The test will be fully optimized anywhere from weeks 3-5. If you can get away with doing 2 shots per week, I would advise to do so. This way you can keep your blood pressure at a stable level.

[spicyer]

youMy condolences for r loss..

The test will be fully optimized anywhere from weeks 3-5. If you can get away with doing 2 shots per week, I would advise to do so. This way you can keep your blood pressure at a stable level.

My condolences as well. I read your post twice I hope Im not missing anything. It sounds as if trt is the goal here, 200mg per week could be a little high, but further bloodwork will tell. If cycling is your goal moving it up to 2 shots per week would be beneficial, but definetely at that level your bw will come back with high test and your doc may not approve of that.

[clemont51]

You have been through much with an ill and now passed wife. Be careful.
I'm 75 y.o. very fit. Test. range was 550 on scale of 200-900. I have been taking 50mg. DHEA daily for 5 years. Obtained Test C and injected 100 mg.
After 10 days repeated injection. Behold! Within about 4 weeks on what was to be 200mg monthly I noticed sensitive nipples. Cut dose to 75mg every two weeks. After a couple of months noticed gonad shrinkage. Had blood panel
done and Test. level was 850 on that 200-900 scale. Lifted heavier. I'm going to discontinue for a couple of months then try again. (took tamoxifin daily)
I feel wonderful, happy, strong, pecker works. Any suggestions re: dosage, pct? Possible additions?