I'm in my late 50's, trained consistent & hard into my late 40's. Got untracked by some orthopedic issues requiring surgery & a career change and was able to get back into training about 3 years ago.
Super-slow gains led be to check my T-levels (which were low), but found out I had super-elevated prolactin levels. I was (and am still being) treated with cabergoline and about 1 year ago my Prolactin levels were finally normal, but T stayed in the 100's.
My M.D. tried me on Test patches - got my blood T-levels into the 300's. I saw ever so slight progress in the gym, but then the patches got too irritating to my skin and were discontinued.
I found an amazing HRT clinic near by and 2 1/2 months ago started injecting 150 mg. of Testosterone Cypionate subcutaneously, once per week. I also take .5mg of Anastrozole, 2 x per week as well. My T levels are at 1200, even 5 days after injection. Got greedy, seeing progress and seeing a body in the mirror I hadn't seen in a while led me to also
include Sermorelin every evening for the past 3 weeks.
Overall, in 2 1/2 months, the scale has shown a 5-6 pound gain in muscle, though probably higher, because the mirror tells me I am leaner as well. Strength gains noticeable in all exercises and I am super psyched. I know about training, work out 6 days per week, eat a super clean paleo diet. I have slowly added calories (protein, good carbs) and haven't done a bit of aerobics yet.
Here's my intitial questions and would love and greatly appreciate any and all feedback:
1. What kind of gains should I continue to make on a continued dosage of above?
2. I have done a search on this site, but is there any solid feelings against sub-Q injections - they seem to be working fine for me?
3. I train intelligently and hard, but know I have poor genetics. Is a blood level of 1200 high enough for gains that can compensate for the poor genetics.
4. Will or can the Sermorelin help compensate for the poor genetics as well in terms of better size?
4. Can I "cycle" higher with my injections and then as an "off-cycle" return to lower levels?
Thank you all very much!