Approaching 6 months on TRT, 2nd thoughts.

[Youthful55guy]

Just a few thoughts.

I'm happy that TRT has been good for you. Hard to say how much was TRT and how much was lifestyle change.

My opinion is that bumping up the T was a questionable decision. That brings you up to near 200 mg per week. I strongly suggest you monitor your hemoglobin at that level of T. Yes, you may feel better and get better gains in the gym, but I doubt it will be sustainable in the long run due to excess hemoglobin production.

Coming off of TRT is going to be difficult. You have shut down endogenous production. Quiting cold turkey will be painful. I suggest you get some advice from the bodybuilders on what they do for PCT. More than likely, you'll want to prime the testicles with HCG for a couple of week before quitting. Then uses clomid to stimulate endogenous LH/FSH at the same time you withdraw T. I question whether an AI will be necessary once you stop those high levels of TRT. E should come down naturally once T levels return to a more normal range.

Keep in mind, it's going to take a while before you can evaluate the results. I'm thinking at least 6 weeks after you stop the HCG/Clomid and let your HPTA take over. The question is, how long do you need to prime the system with HCG and how long on clomid and at what dose. Perhaps some of the bodybuilders with more experience with PCT can chime in. I've been on TRT for over 6 years and I have no intention of ever coming off. It's been a God sent for me too.

[Railroader]

Just a few thoughts.

I'm happy that TRT has been good for you. Hard to say how much was TRT and how much was lifestyle change.

My opinion is that bumping up the T was a questionable decision. That brings you up to near 200 mg per week. I strongly suggest you monitor your hemoglobin at that level of T. Yes, you may feel better and get better gains in the gym, but I doubt it will be sustainable in the long run due to excess hemoglobin production.

Coming off of TRT is going to be difficult. You have shut down endogenous production. Quiting cold turkey will be painful. I suggest you get some advice from the bodybuilders on what they do for PCT. More than likely, you'll want to prime the testicles with HCG for a couple of week before quitting. Then uses clomid to stimulate endogenous LH/FSH at the same time you withdraw T. I question whether an AI will be necessary once you stop those high levels of TRT. E should come down naturally once T levels return to a more normal range.

Keep in mind, it's going to take a while before you can evaluate the results. I'm thinking at least 6 weeks after you stop the HCG/Clomid and let your HPTA take over. The question is, how long do you need to prime the system with HCG and how long on clomid and at what dose. Perhaps some of the bodybuilders with more experience with PCT can chime in. I've been on TRT for over 6 years and I have no intention of ever coming off. It's been a God sent for me too.

You worried me so I just gave blood. Hematocrit was 47%. Seems to be fine but I can see it becoming a problem requiring blood donations if it kept creeping up.
I also set an appt with doc, Im gonna run it by him and ask for a HCG script to get started. Also Ill ask him about clomid, not sure how that will go hopefully he doesent think im trying to get a PCT prescribed for a future cycle lol..