My First Cycle: Planning and Executing a Successful First Cycle

[austinite]

Planning & paying for my blood work- trying to figure out what the best options to get everything I need.
I'm leaning towards getting both female and male hormone panels but it seems like a waste because a bunch of the tests I'll be getting twice.

Is there a better option than getting both of these?

Also for the mid-cycle test I want to make sure I get the TT numbers that show what the actual number is when its out of range.
There was a thread explaining what tests to get from what companies but I cannot find it for the life of me now.

Much appreciated,
D

There is no need to get both. I get male panels. Keep it simple. Thread you're looking is by Docd187123, look up his history to find that thread.

Had one question, I ordered Arimidex liquid from ar-r. So through out my cycle I will use about half the bottle, the rest of the bottle if I store it in room temperature does it expire or I can use it again in about 6 months?

9 months to a year. that's how long it lasts.

Good evening everyone.

I met with the Men's Medical Center today and they were willing to start the TRT today provided I paid $1400.00 bucks! They don't deal with insurance companies so they give you the billing information and it's up to the individual to submit it for reimbursement. I called my insurance provider to find a endocrinologist in network that would be covered. They provide me about fifty names, I made some calls and the information I was provided by ALL of the ones I called (21 so far) leads me to this question for you guys. ALL of their TRT use testosterone cypionate. Is this ok for my first cycle or is TRT considered a cycle? I know Austin recommends test enanthate only for first cycles.
Thanks in advance for any assistance on this topic.

Yes, cypionate is the most common ester for testosterone when prescribed. It can be used to cycle, or TRT.

[King06]

Thanks for the quick response Austin. For what it's worth, I appreciate the time you take to help board members out.

[DrewZ]

There is no need to get both. I get male panels. Keep it simple. Thread you're looking is by Docd187123, look up his history to find that thread.

2x what King said, thanks aust.