"Conclusion
While 10–12 weeks of supraphysiologic testosterone reliably suppresses endogenous LH, FSH, and testosterone secretion, current high‑quality trials demonstrate full recovery of hormone levels within 3–6 months in healthy men, with no permanent disruption observed in these controlled settings . Healthy individuals considering short-term high‑dose testosterone should anticipate temporary axis suppression but can expect eventual biochemical normalization without long‑term endocrine harm."
I'm 30 years old. My total testosterone is in the 400s, and my free testosterone is 15.11 pg/ml (range: 6.7–50). I have low libido, and while I don’t feel overwhelmingly tired, I often lack energy. I suspect this might be more related to depression. I’ve tried several antidepressants, but none have really helped with my motivation issues.
I'm curious how higher testosterone levels might affect my mental state, and I’m also looking to build more muscle mass. I’m planning a 12-week trial where I’ll be using Sustanon 250 mg every five days, along with regular blood tests every three weeks.
When I asked an AI about it, the response I got suggested that a short-term increase in testosterone likely wouldn’t cause serious problems, according to scientific studies.
Does that sound accurate? I’ve done quite a bit of research, and there’s a lot of helpful information here, so I thought this would be a good place to ask.
Also, just to add — I've done a short trial before. I used high testosterone for about a month, and my libido shot up. But it wasn’t consistent — I only felt a noticeable boost two or three times. I ended up stopping because I got nervous about the side effects.
While 10–12 weeks of supraphysiologic testosterone reliably suppresses endogenous LH, FSH, and testosterone secretion, current high‑quality trials demonstrate full recovery of hormone levels within 3–6 months in healthy men, with no permanent disruption observed in these controlled settings . Healthy individuals considering short-term high‑dose testosterone should anticipate temporary axis suppression but can expect eventual biochemical normalization without long‑term endocrine harm."
I'm 30 years old. My total testosterone is in the 400s, and my free testosterone is 15.11 pg/ml (range: 6.7–50). I have low libido, and while I don’t feel overwhelmingly tired, I often lack energy. I suspect this might be more related to depression. I’ve tried several antidepressants, but none have really helped with my motivation issues.
I'm curious how higher testosterone levels might affect my mental state, and I’m also looking to build more muscle mass. I’m planning a 12-week trial where I’ll be using Sustanon 250 mg every five days, along with regular blood tests every three weeks.
When I asked an AI about it, the response I got suggested that a short-term increase in testosterone likely wouldn’t cause serious problems, according to scientific studies.
Does that sound accurate? I’ve done quite a bit of research, and there’s a lot of helpful information here, so I thought this would be a good place to ask.
Also, just to add — I've done a short trial before. I used high testosterone for about a month, and my libido shot up. But it wasn’t consistent — I only felt a noticeable boost two or three times. I ended up stopping because I got nervous about the side effects.
