Hi, new guy (40) on TRT from the Netherlands

[NoMuscle]

Hey everyone,

I just got my blood report back after 3 months on 80mg EOD subq injections. Overall, I wasn’t feeling as great as before—lower libido, less energy—but no major symptoms either. After my blood work, I decided to increase my dose to 100mg EOD subq, and wow... I felt a huge improvement almost immediately.

BUT, the lab messed up and forgot to include the basic blood panel and Gamma-GT. Super frustrating, especially since I was most concerned about my hematocrit. After several back-and-forth emails with the lab, they sent me a kit for the missing blood markers. However, by the time I got the kit, I’d already been on the 100mg dose for a couple of weeks. I probably should have waited to adjust the dose, but didn’t expect the lab to mess up.

Here’s the new data (right side: green for 3 months on 80mg, light green for 2 weeks on 100mg):

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(they forgot to include the RDW-CV somehow)​

• Hematocrit has improved a bit but could still be lower.
• My total and free testosterone levels look much better now, so that’s reassuring.
• I’ve been working out consistently for the last 3 months and really trying to push my progress. Also, I’ve been taking a naringin supplement for about 2 months.

Would love your input—do you see anything that stands out or have any advice based on the results? Curious to hear your thoughts!

(i) Your MCV is high (ideally in the low 90s), which is often caused by one of two things: lack of B12 or lack of copper. Regarding copper, do you take a lot of zinc? Men trying to improve their testosterone and lower estrogens often take zinc. Zinc depletes copper. If you take zinc, I would add copper in the ratio of 1:7. For 20mg zinc, you may want to have about 3mg copper.

(ii) Hematocrit: Ideal levels 46 - 49. Although people selling TRT try to downplay high hematocrit levels, hematocrit is a longevity marker, and levels in the high-50s or even your 60 level won't allow you to become old.