bloodwork

I made a post a while back about switching from SubQ to IM due to emotional blunting/flatness. It seemed to help, so I stayed on IM for 8-10 weeks. Then, I got some bloods taken and these were the results. Both were using the same dose and schedule. Everyday injections at 70mg/week total. Blood...

So I’m confused on my latest blood work. Back in 2021 I was taking 16mg daily and got my results total test : 1049 Free test 319 Estrogens 59 Now I used the best blood tests the Lc/ms/ms ones that measure more accurate. Since I wanted to know for sure. THIS time it’s been 3...

I used Discounted Labs to get total T, free T, and estradiol ultra sensitive labs. The total T and free T came back within 3 days, but I’m still waiting on estradiol. It just says “In Progress,” which is ridiculous. It has never taken this long. It has now been one week since the test was done...

M40 - don't want any more kids. generally active. healthy weight and overall healthy. The bad: - High high stress/anxiety job - Constantly exhausted and need coffee - Sleep is poor - When I work out I feel sore and tired and my brain won't work for at least 2 days - absolutely zero libido and...

Got some bloodwork done for my current trt protocol 80mg of test c or e a week split into two doses 500iu of hcg a week split into two doses Injected twice a week on the same day (mon/thurs). TT: 23.4 nmol/L (675ng/dl) FT: 840 pmol/L (0.84nmol/l, ~24ng/dl) - HIGH E2: 175 pmol/L (canadian...

Hello everyone- according to recent blood work I have low pregnenolone levels despite taking the expensive brand of PURE Encapsulations off of amazon ($0.30+/per dose). After taking 60mg for about a month I went from undetectable to still low levels of pregnenolone . I also had my DHEA levels...

Hello everyone, I'm a 33 year old man from north west NJ. I was diagnosed with low T in 2014 by my primary care physician via blood work and put on 125mg testosterone cypionate a week divided into 2 shots. Fast forward to the summer of 2023 and I had to stop taking it sadly because one side...

Hello! I’m a 37 y/o on TRT and also compete in bodybuilding. As such, and especially around contests, I do a bit more than just TRT including adding other compounds. Have always been very on top of bloodwork. I have been watching my PSA (I have an uncle and grandpa who had PCa) so I’ve...

Background: 36yo male. Low T symptoms such as low libido, fat accumulation in belly, and difficulty recovering from workouts. I should note that I am not overweight and lift weights regularly. What I mean to highlight here is that I've always had an easy time remaining lean and that's...

Please help me understand my blood work and symptoms I’ve been struggling for the longest time with fatigue, stubborn weight, and feeling extremely cold + sluggish, constipated and having ED. I’ve been taking my oral temperature on waking and throughout the day. Waking temp ranges from 92-96...

Im Canadian and before Covid I would purchase a panel from Discounted Labs or PrivateMD Labs and then run down across the border to Labcorp to have blood drawn. I'm wondering if this is still doable or if there's any red tape issues? I tried to call Lapcorp and Quest but there's no option to...

My new physician has taken me off Androgel 1:62% gel that I have applied 2 pumps for the past 6+ years due to the bloodwork results attached. She asked me to discontinue it's use 100% for at least 2 weeks so we can redo the labs at that time. I'm on day 4 of no Androgel and am concerned the...

Hi all, 43 y.o. male here. Just took my 7th injection of test cyp last Friday. (I take 160 mg a week) plus the doctor has me on dessicated thyroid and DHEA to boost a "sluggish thyroid" as he called it. I just got back my first bloodwork and I was very surprised by some of the numbers. My...

So finally after years of suffering from low T, I decided to start TRT last month, I chose to go with bioidentical pellet therapy to start based on the doctor and his background and knowledge of of hormone therapy. I had 9 200 mg pellets inserted 34 days ago. I just got back my 30 day labs and...

I won't share all my labs, but just the ones my doc and I are looking at and his suggested protocol for your feedback. Protocol for the next 4-6 weeks B12:500-1000 mcg per day. Sublingual no later than 12pm I am experimenting first with the right kind of B12. 1000 mcg of Methyl is too much...

Hello everyone, I’ve had low T since college but no doctor ever wanted me to do anything about it. I had all the symptoms from lack of energy, depression, fatigue, low libido, brain fog. I was skinny, ate well, exercised a lot and my numbers have been between 200-400 tested every couple years...

Curious if anyones using test manufactured by them as I keep seeing bloodwork in the gutter with people using them as of recent?

I want to establish a good baseline(or as close to baseline as I can get after 6 weeks in). They only tested four things for my initial visit. LH = 5.8(1.7-8.6) FSH = 6.3(1.5-12.4) Total = 563(264-916) Free = 10.1(8.7-25.1) I know a lot of people recommend checking thyroid and I’m open to it if...

Hey guys I am now 4 weeks on TRT. I am a 34 year old male and had issues with low libido and low energy the last 2 years until I have checked my T levels and they were very low. For example in 2016 I had TT levels of 870 ng/dL and 3 weeks ago before I started TRT it was 358 ng/dL. 1 week ago I...

So ive tried a few dosing protocols and have a journal where I log the side effects after 6-12 weeks. 20mg eod puts me at Total Testosterone 830 ng/dl (250-1100) Free Testosterone (151 pg/mL (35.0-155.0) Sensitive Estradiol 27 pgmL (< or = 29) I feel flat and low energy.. also irritable...

Hi, Can i do blood work 5 weeks after i've changed my protocol? I have a visit with my doc coming up and unfortunately i won't make it to 6 weeks :(. How accurate my results will be? I only changed dosages. Thank you

I started trt on Dec 30th 2020. I do 100mg of test weekly split into mon, wed, Fri injections. I take. .125mg of ai on mon, wed, Fri I'm wondering when I should take my ai. I can't get into the Dr's until March 1st so I'm asking you guys. I'm currently taking too much ai but wondering what days...

Some have recommended Resveratrol to me as a means to lower E2 naturally. Has anyone had success lowering E2 a few points with resveratrol? I want to lower my e2 by 5-10 pg/mL

Hi and Happy New Year ...... I'm injecting Xyosted once per week ( Friday morning, 100 mg). I'm interested in know my Peak & Trough levels. I understand that for the Trough level I need to get the bloodwork just before I apply the Xyosted.... But I'm not sure how long after I apply Xyosted I...

Recently had some blood work done I’m 23 years old In aus we don’t really have trt clinics so the docs here just say all is good. I’m looking for any advice as to why my tt is low for my age and my igf1 is really high. Also experiencing Ed sometimes and just feeing flat

This is Pre TRT bloodwork, can you help me understand these result? I think I am on the lower end but I am not sure. I tried putting it in a different calculators but I get different results, also does anyone know what their range is?

Old Protocol: 16mg test C ED 125IU HCG sun and wed Last Labs: total t: 900 Free t: 252 (52-280) SHBG: 19.4 (16-55) Sensitive e2: 31.5 (8-35) New protocol: 16mg Test C ED I've been on TRT for about 4 years now from age 26 to 30, and during that time I have tried numerous protocols. There have...

Hi, Very new to all this, sort of introduction post too. Hi everybody. I know it's long. Considering trt, pretty nervous about it all. Just looking for a sanity check, feedback and any advice. Really appreciate all the info on this site already. History / Stats 37 190 lbs 5'11'' BP 120/78...

Hey all. Started my TRT due to high SHBG, Im from UK so had to source my own. anyway, had it in my cupboard for a year, been on it for 4 weeks. 125mg a week for first 3 weeks, then 200mg in last week, including the 100 I injected the night before the test to check if its legit TESTOSTERONE -...

Been on TRT for about 3 months now and it has been a roller coaster to say the least. I started on 125 a week split up on Monday and Thursday of each week. Also with HCG and .25 of an AI on injection days. started having bad palpitations and hot flushes. Had me double up on AI and it tanked my...