Transition from Androgel to shots

[2Sox]

Does anyone know how many days a person has to stop applying gel before taking a first shot of test cyp?

[The Deadlifting Dog]

The gels are out of your system in one day so you should be fine getting an injection the next day.

[2Sox]

The gels are out of your system in one day so you should be fine getting an injection the next day.

I've heard that but I believe this information is incorrect. That's why I posted the question.

[Rusty11]

Far be it for me to disagree with The Dog, but usually when I do bw, it's done in the morning before application of gel. I always stop hcg a couple of days before bw. Last bw had me at 490. I initially was at 240(16 months ago).So, either the remnants of hcg are still having effects, my natural T has increased since my initial testing(that's unlikely; I'm shutdown), or the effects of the gel last a bit longer than 24 hours. Not sure...

[xcraider37]

Does anyone know how many days a person has to stop applying gel before taking a first shot of test cyp?

The transition from the gel to shots is easy you just stop putting on the gel and inject. I actually kept using a small dose of testim during the transition, no need to wait take the plunge.

[The Deadlifting Dog]

The half-life of HCG is approximately 24-36 hours.
So if one took a shot of HCG 2 days before getting blood work the HCG would still be 25% - 42% active.

[Rusty11]

There's the answer. Makes sense.

[kelkel]

Just take your shot the next day. Some continue the gels for a brief period of time during the transition like xcraider said.
When it comes to hcg, some docs recommend you stop all hcg a week prior to BW to see what your actual T level is without it's assistance.

[powerlifterty16]

The half-life of HCG is approximately 24-36 hours.
So if one took a shot of HCG 2 days before getting blood work the HCG would still be 25% - 42% active.

not to hijack, but if i was doing a 6 week restart with hcg only, and wanted to get a baseline test number and my last injection was july 15th, would july 19 be a good dday to draw or is it too long after my shot and my numbers would go down?

[2Sox]

not to hijack, but if i was doing a 6 week restart with hcg only, and wanted to get a baseline test number and my last injection was july 15th, would july 19 be a good dday to draw or is it too long after my shot and my numbers would go down?

Let's take a vote if the hijack is forgiven.

Kel,
Good advice. I think I'll do that. I've got a message in to the NP who is my provider. I'm curious what he'll say.

[kelkel]

Possibly 2sox.

[powerlifterty16]

Let's take a vote if the hijack is forgiven.

Kel,
Good advice. I think I'll do that. I've got a message in to the NP who is my provider. I'm curious what he'll say.

P.S. Do you have this gal's photo from the front?

lol ;p