Blood Test.. Just how important are they?

[Lynx331]

Hey guys, im just curious how important a blood test actually is? I will be doing my first cycle, and i was considering doing a blood test, before, during, and after pct. How vital is this information? Can i cut the during one out and just do the befre and after? Any opinions? Thanks guys!

[Matt]

I know many that have their blood tested at the midway point and used to do it myself, it was just to make sure everything was cool... However i do think the most important tests are those taken before and after. It gives you a point of reference....

[chuckt12345]

yea if you dont take one before hand you will never know if your back to normal or not. Wish i would have.

[Lynx331]

excellent info, ill sign up right now then and hopefully get in tommorow. 179$ a pop is damn expensive tho lol

[bjpennnn]

it is worth it

[Lynx331]

i found this for 169$. This is everything i need correct?

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Estradiol Sensitive Testosterone (Free), Serum With Total
Lipid Profile Insulin Growth Factor (IGF-1)

[MBMETC]

I ran blood while on cycle, but it was really to check to see if my gear was bunk. I think before cycle is important to establish base line numbers and then compare them to blood after pct to make sure you have fully recovered.

[chuckt12345]

i assume you have no insurance? If you do just go to your doc.

[Lynx331]

i assume you have no insurance? If you do just go to your doc.

i do have insurance, but i am alittle skeptical about asking for blood tests, and wanting the results, without a reason, im afraid he may become curious, then when i come back in half a year or so for another one of them much heavier... lol u know? That whole thing just makes me nervous

[MBMETC]

Tell the Doc your just feeling tired and kinda bummed a lot and have kinda lost your interest in the bedroom

[chuckt12345]

bingo

[Lynx331]

So what, just ask for the hepathic funtion panel, male hormone panel, and eMHP?? And when he doesnt find anything.. then what do i say when he wants to prescribe something.... or something...?

[Lynx331]

my dad actually just gave me a great idea, just tell him im into the bodybuilding stuff, and im taking this natural test booster and all that and just wanna make sure everything checks our normal. Not a bad idea lol

[chuckt12345]

the truth usually works well with doctors if you have built some sort or relationship with them. Not sure how old you are but if you tell them you been run down and sex drive is low (llike mbm said) they should check your homonal level.

[Lynx331]

im 23, ive been with the same doctor since i was born... So your saying i should tell him what im going to do.....?? That seems a bit risky..

[Far from massive]

AGREED 110% ^^^^^ most doctors view AAS users one small notch above IV drug addicts, damn sure not worth screwing up your relationship with your physician for 170 bucks!

[Lynx331]

how does this look guys? found a different one...


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[Lynx331]

Just figured id update you guys, im going for the one stated directly above this, was 159$. Thank you all for all your help! Hopefully the results check out well