Comparison between 100mg test Sub-Q and IM (with labwork)

[kelkel]

GFA I understand your point. Basically to remove all variables before testing, which in essence is probably the best move for this experiment. I just think you would have seen a difference either way.

Still think this thread is excellent GFA! Nice work.

[GFA]

GFA I understand your point. Basically to remove all variables before testing, which in essence is probably the best move for this experiment. I just think you would have seen a difference either way.

Still think this thread is excellent GFA! Nice work.

Thanks. Best way to test it would be to keep the frequency and dosage the same. Only change the delivery method. No HCG, no AI. At least 6 weeks each way.

So far from the members reported, SQ has decreased the absorption rate regardless of frequency of injections.


@booku, 100mg a week IM would get most people around 700-900 ng/dL total test. Im curious to see what your results are. If its under 500, I would try IM and test again.

[booku]

yea that is what I am thinking. If I do end up trying IM, you think I should run IM twice/week and once/week?

for example:
1st 6 weeks: sub-Q twice/week
next 6 weeks: IM twice/week
next 6 weeks: IM once/week

don't really think IM twice/week is really sustainable for 50+ years but would be nice to know the full picture so I could have it as a tool...

[GFA]

yea that is what I am thinking. If I do end up trying IM, you think I should run IM twice/week and once/week?

for example:
1st 6 weeks: sub-Q twice/week
next 6 weeks: IM twice/week
next 6 weeks: IM once/week

don't really think IM twice/week is really sustainable for 50+ years but would be nice to know the full picture so I could have it as a tool...

Dont know what the right answer would be. I hate injecting IM so I keep it to 1x a week but lower dose, more frequent injections would keep your levels more stable.

I want to experiment with additional injection sites like the delts and glutes. I know people also inject into the calves and biceps. Not sure I would try those areas.

At your age personally I wouldn't do test injections. I would try HPTA restart first.

[booku]

Dont know what the right answer would be. I hate injecting IM so I keep it to 1x a week but lower dose, more frequent injections would keep your levels more stable.

I want to experiment with additional injection sites like the delts and glutes. I know people also inject into the calves and biceps. Not sure I would try those areas.

At your age personally I wouldn't do test injections. I would try HPTA restart first.

which needle did you use for IM into the thigh? Could you go into detail on why IM was a big hassle? any tips etc?

Yes i agree, it was a tough decision to start trt, but i had been feeling so miserable for so long that I jumped at the chance when my endo prescribed 100 mg/week and allowing me to self inj ect (I have heard that some docs refuse to do these two measures). That coupled with the fact that i'm big into bodybuilding as a hobby I went with it. Yea a restart with fertility med5 might have raised it, but I can achieve more optimal levels with TRT once I'm dialed in, and then have the option of blasting etc, and I ruled out the pituitary tumor, testicular pathologies, thyroid issues, etc

have a semen analysis monday. will be very curious about that, think I will be fertile?