I have extremely low Shbg , its 5. And e2 sides hits me like a truck.(on trt)

Anyone used clomid successfully and rised their shbg on trt ?
Anyone have any blood work with it?

Hello guys,

I‘ve been on TRT for a year now but I would like to quit the TRT and try to restart my natural production before committing to a lifelong TRT.
If I see that my levels remain low after PCT and optimizing external factors I will restart TRT.

I would like to begin mc PCT at the beginning of November.

The Doctor has given me the following Plan which I do not fully agree with.

Pin my last Injection on the 29.10 of Test Enanthat 62,5mg.

Start with 20mg Nolva and 500Units of HCG on M,W,F on the 2. November.

After running the nolva for 4 weeks continue with HcG.

Then he wants to schedule an appointment on the end of december (while still being on HcG) to see if my natural production has resumed.

After reading the Wiki and multiple articles this approach seems wrong to me.

I always thought that you should wait 2-3 weeks after your last test injection to start with Nolva/Tamoxifen and use HcG in the meantime to bridge the gap. Taking bloods while on HcG seems counterproductive since HcG is suppressive right?

How would you run the PCT ? Could you guys give me an exact timeline when to start each medication considering i should book an appointment at the end of December?

Really want to start but scaremongering has got me second guessing. I do not want to invalidate what you’re living if you have pfs, but it doesn’t look a real thing. I know what these people are going through is horrible, just can’t see the connection to the drug supported by evidence.
I bought tablets for at least 3 months.
What up with all the fuss about side effects?
It sounds horrible, but I look at it and I can’t see how it’s not just a non treatment related symptom. The stats are like changing from 2 to 3/100 respect to placebo in a population, as much. It’s hard to think at it as not being by chance.

Been pinning for 2 weeks now and I'm starting to feel it's not for me as every location of set up I've tried I've had really bad pain and aches that last not just a few days but for the week. Recently done my outer thigh and 3 days later and I can barely walk it's that hard and tight. I seem to get this no matter where I pin.

Firstly is this normal ?

Secondly any recommendations on what to do ?

For context I do 0.5 ml of 300mg testosterone enanthate Monday and Thursday. I've used inch needles and half inch needles and don't legs , bum and shoulder and all given similar results of pain and discomfort for days after.

Currently doing 2x / week delts only with a 27G 1/2”.

Going to increase to EOD for 16-20 weeks and want to add injection sites. I’ve seen a few stories about staying away from quads.

I’d like to stay IM only for test since I’m also adding subQ CJC/IPA for 12 weeks.

Those that do glutes, what needle size do you do? TIA

Newbie here just did my 2nd injection of my 1st week yesterday... Supposed to be intramuscular injection and I went with glute but I'm dumb or something and after both injections I'm questioning if I did it in the right area...

After my 2nd injection yesterday I actually drew the quadrants on my ass cheek to see where I did it vs the quadrant and it definitely could have been in a better location than where I did it.

Anyway, my question is, if I didn't actually go into the glute muscle for both my injections so far and went into fat instead, did the 2 injections I've done so far go to waste pretty much or will they still get absorbed even if not as good as it would have through muscle?

I've googled and asked a.i. and stuff but I feel like it's just telling me what I want to hear, that it's fine...

Hi, I am going through a divorce. Today I had blood test and everything except Total Testosterone and Vitamin D is abnormal as per a lab technician. My T is 787 ng/dL and my vitamin D is 10.5 ng/mL. FSH is 2.58 mlU/mL. Vitamin B12 is 411 pg/mL

I am losing a lot of hair. Like 150-200 per day. It must be Telagen effluviam. Will visit a doctor soon

Is this testosterone high for my age? I heard excess gets converted into estrogen. So yeah, I have a bit of gyno although I am athletic build.

Is it normal to experience palpitations some time after injecting testosterone? They last for 2 days. My dose is weekly. 75mg trt

Hi everyone,

First of all, thank you very much for taking the time to read my post.

As the title suggests, I have some questions about whether TRT might be the right approach for me. Before anything else, I’d like to explain my background and what I’m hoping to achieve.

I’m 31 years old, and my baseline bloodwork is as follows:

• DHT: 29.0 ng/dL
• IGF-1: 140.0 ng/mL
• E2: 24.0 pg/mL
• Testosterone: 661.0 ng/dL

Unlike many people here, I’m not a bodybuilder. My goal with TRT is to maximize my athletic performance and take it to the next level as an MMA fighter.

I train MMA intensely five days a week and combine that with strength training sessions three days a week.

I’ve been experimenting with peptides for a while, such as reta for weight cuts, CJC to stimulate HGH production, etc.

As I mentioned above, I want to take my performance to the next level. If you watch competitive events, I’m not talking about the UFC, as those aren’t my aspirations, but rather local competitions. However, I do want to take this seriously and push my physical performance to another level: being able to train every day without that feeling of fatigue, improving recovery, gaining lean mass, and so on.

Aside from that, I’ve been going to the gym since I was 16, although my training has often been intermittent. I may not have the best physique, but I’ve built a solid, athletic body.

I won’t ramble on any longer; I just wanted to give you some context.

I’ve spent quite some time studying, reading, and researching this topic.

I was considering starting TRT with 250 mg of Test E to see how my body responds. I’ll have an AI on hand, and I’ve chosen Aromasin (exemestane). I’ll also have Nolvadex (tamoxifen) as a SERM in case I develop any signs of gynecomastia and need to manage them.

This is where my questions begin:

• Given what I’m looking for, would it make more sense to stay on TRT, or should I consider doing a cycle followed by PCT instead?
• If I do need PCT, would Nolvadex be enough, or would Clomid be a better option?
• Money isn’t an issue. I want to do things properly and minimize side effects as much as possible, ideally avoiding them altogether. Is hCG worth including if you can afford it, or should its use depend on what your body tells you?
• I know I’ve chosen a suicidal AI. Since I’m such a beginner, I’m worried about not knowing how to manage my E2 levels. Any advice?
• Finally, is hair loss also a concern with this type of TRT? In other words, does it also cause DHT levels to increase?
• I’ve seen cycle lengths ranging from 12 to 20 weeks. What’s generally recommended?
• I’m also concerned about my fertility. I assume there are risks, but realistically, how likely is it to become infertile if you do everything properly?

I’m starting after a previous cut, which should have left me at around 12–13% body fat, so I’d expect aromatization to be relatively well controlled or within the normal range.

Thank you all very much for taking the time to read my post.

I’d really appreciate your advice, whether positive or negative, because one of the things I’m trying to figure out is whether this is actually the right path for me.

I look forward to hearing your thoughts! :)

Hey everyone,

This is a follow-up to my last post. I've now done my blood tests at 10 weeks of TRT. Same as before, I feel zero mental benetits, O libido, and low energy. The only real change is that I've noticed I'm more muscular, but to be fair, my diet and workouts are completely dialed in.

I'm trying to figure out what's going on with my current response. My doctor appointment is in 2 weeks, so l wanted to share my before-and-after labs to see what you guys think and if you have any advice. I currently pin 14MG a day subq. Roughly 100MG a week.

My Recent Labs (10 Weeks on TRT):
Total Testosterone: 24.1 mol/L (695 ng/dL)
Free Testosterone: 594 pmol/L
SHBG: 27.3 nmol/L
Estradiol: 109 pmol/L
Hematocrit: 0.481 L/L (Hemoglobin: 153 g/L)
Ferritin: 54 ug/L
WBC: 3.7 x E9/L (slightly low)
LH: <0.1 IU/L FSH: <0.2 IU/L
Prolactin: 8.2 ug/L
TSH: 0.89 mlU/L

My Old Labs (Before TRT):
Total Testosterone: 12.3 nmol/L (355 ng/dL)
Free Testosterone: 263 pmol/L
LH: 3.5 IU/L FSH: 2.7 IU/L
Estradiol: 103 pmol/L
Prolactin: 6.2 ug/L
TSH: 1.24 mlU/L

Has anyone experienced Has anyone experienced a similar disconnect where your body responds physically with muscle growth, but your brain and libido completely ghost you even with good testosterone levels? Any advice or insights on my labs before I see my doc in 2 weeks would be hugely appreciated! I wanted to avoid increasing dose as I still get cystic acne at 39 years of age.

So I'm running a higher than normal Test dose and am having high E2 symptoms. I haven't used an AI in such a long time I forgot how long it took to work.

Does anyone know if they get any improvement in symptoms even within 24-48 hours of taking?

Has anyone here discontinued finasteride and noticed improvements in their TRT experience or results?

I’ve always been someone who wanted to protect my hair, but I’m really starting to question whether blocking DHT could be negatively affecting my TRT experience and overall results.

Has anyone had any experience with this? Any thoughts or personal experiences would be appreciated.

I’m relatively new to HRT, and one thing I’m starting to realize is that optimization may be more about finding the right hormonal balance for your body rather than simply trying to achieve the highest testosterone level possible.

When you’re first getting into this, it’s easy to focus on total testosterone numbers and assume that higher is better. But I’m starting to wonder if finding the right balance between testosterone, estradiol, and other factors is ultimately more important for how you actually feel, look, and perform.

For those of you who have been on HRT for a while, has your perspective on optimization changed over time? Have you found that dialing in the right balance at a more moderate testosterone level made a bigger difference than chasing higher numbers?

I’d be interested to hear your experiences and thoughts.

Hey y’all im looking for methods to lower estrogen without ai’s My doctor recommended DIM rather than anastrozole - i wonder what the consensus is based on my markers 160mg put me too high out of range test wise , and 140 puts me lower than I’d like. I wonder if I administrate 150 mg per week with DIM I could level out

EDIT\* To answer questions it’s my libido , it was great at 160 when my trough was sub 1200 I lowered to 140 because estrogen started climbing and I felt 1200 might be pushing it Now I feel maybe just a little lower estrogen could improve my libido

I’ve begun zinc picolinate, what else ?

Hey everyone,
I’m 26 years old and made a mistake by starting testosterone enanthate. I’ve been using it for about 2 weeks and took 4 doses of 100 mg each, for a total of 400 mg.
I’ve decided that I want to stop completely and never use testosterone again. I regret starting it and don’t want to continue.
I’m concerned about my natural testosterone production and hormonal recovery. I also started experiencing some testicular pain, which has made me even more worried.
My questions are:
After only 2 weeks and 4 doses (400 mg total), is PCT usually necessary, or can the body recover naturally?
Could this short period of use significantly suppress my natural testosterone production?
How long might it take for my natural hormone levels to recover?
Should I get blood work done, and which tests would be useful?
Has anyone had a similar experience after stopping testosterone enanthate after a short period?
I’m not looking for advice on continuing a cycle. I want to stop permanently and recover as safely as possible.
I know self-medicating with PCT drugs can be risky, so I’d appreciate advice based on medical evidence and personal experiences.
Thanks in advance. I genuinely regret starting this and just want to put it behind me.

I know this isn’t something most people want when taking test but please hear me out.

I plan on hopping on soon with just TRT to cruise with hopes of blasting and cruising. Because of my religious beliefs, I am nervous about the increased libido from testosterone.

What can I do to blunt it or avoid the heightened libido altogether? Thank you!

I need some advice, been on Test for almost a year. SubQ daily. My latest batch has a burn that i can feel a day or 2 after pinning. Not crazy, but not what i am used to. Anybody have similar feeling from certain batches. The first pin was painful and got red, with little swelling. 5 pins in and no more surface reaction just a slight burn if i touch the injection sight. I am thinking that the BAC may be high. Pin on? or.........

I got obsessed with the lifestyle side of T (sleep, food, training, morning sun) and couldn't find one place to track all of it, so I built one for myself.

What it does:

- a short quiz that gives you a T-Score. It's a lifestyle score, not a blood test, it can't tell you your actual levels

- daily tracking for sleep, meals, training and sunlight

- a daily plan built on the stuff that has real research behind it (the 2011 sleep restriction study, the sugar/glucose one, etc.)

It's on the App Store but I'm not dropping a link here. I want honest feedback from people who actually know this stuff:

1. what's useless or wrong?

2. what would make you open it every day?

3. TRT guys: what would you want to log that no app lets you log?

If you want to try it, comment below and I'll reply with a code for a month on me.

I am taking testosterone gel 1.62%. I have heard I could apply it to my testicles for a better erection. Would anyone recommend a certain amount? One pump? Two pumps?

Is there any issues with backfilling testosterone?

I use 23g to pull out and use a 31g needle subq to inject.

Is there any downsides to this like testosterone becoming worse quality during that movement in between syringes or just anything to look out for?

Thanks

I’ve been running 120mg a week (60mg twice a week Tuesday and Friday) for the past year with just Test C. Everything was going fine, total was 850 and free around 220 with estrogen at 20 (range 18-40). I occasionally use .25 anastrozole to help with estrogen. So I decided to add HCG (.15 in an insulin syringe Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Sunday) about a week and a half ago which honestly has helped a lot with the brain fog and overall mental clarity. I really like it, the Problem is out of nowhere my left pec has really been hurting and itchy, mainly on the side of the leg and outside part of the nipple. idk how to check for gyno or what to do but I took .75mg total of anastrozole this week. Does everyone have trouble with managing estrogen when adding HCG to TRT and also any advice with this nipple and pec stuff would be great. Also wanted to add, yes this is monitored by a doctor as well.

Looking to hear feedback and stories on people who started with total test levels around that mid range (400-600ish)
And decided to go to around that 1000 mark.
What differences did you feel, if any.

Also any one that may have had okay total test levels but below average or low free test that decided to jump on and get to top of the range.

For reference my total T bounces around 500-600
Free test has been in the 250 - 400 range (250 being bottom of reference range)
Cheers :)

44YO , 5”11 , 210 pounds, Male

I’m into my first ever trt dose and I just finished week 1 at 75mg a week which is divided into two shots a week with my doctor.

Am I good to start Reta at 2mg next week along with the trt injection you think? Or should I wait for the trt to fully saturate first in my body and then introduce Reta?

I’ve done Reta before several times just in case that info is needed. I’m just curious if Reta will interfere with me knowing what med is actually doing what or am I overthinking things ?

Thanks guys

A few sites are saying this can happen. Has anyone heard this?