Too soon to test?

Green Arrow · Dec 22, 2015

Hey guys,

I restarted TRT after a break of a few months due to circumstances. My protocol was a weekly injection. The break was a cold-turkey stop. During that time my levels tanked to TT 140 / FT 8.5 / E 12.

I've been back on since August but the only value I got back from testing was TT at 693. My previous tests on treatment normally came back a little higher than this and with E values around 8.

My doctor was open to upping my dosage which I now split into a bi-weekly injection schedule. It has been a bit over 4 weeks and I am wondering:

Is it too soon to test at this higher dose?

I know relying on previous values is not ideal, so I'm eager to get bloodwork to see where I am. My doctor told me to test the day before my next injection due to my bi-weekly dosing schedule. I plan on testing through discountedlabs from now on to ensure that at a minimum my TT, FT, and E values are tested. With the added benefit of directly receiving my labwork, I'm eager to get going.
-GA

Nelson Vergel · Dec 22, 2015

You don't mention actual doses.

Yes, 4 weeks may be enough to test TT, FT and E2.

Green Arrow · Dec 22, 2015

Initially .5 cc dose weekly shot.
Now .75 cc dose which I split into a bi-weekly shot.

My eagerness to test is due to the 50% increase in my dose.
Also, I have HCG on the way so I'd like to test before I introduce that variable into my protocol.

Vince Carter · Dec 22, 2015

I don't think 4 weeks is too early.

CoastWatcher · Dec 22, 2015

Green Arrow said:
Initially .5 cc dose weekly shot.
Now .75 cc dose which I split into a bi-weekly shot.

My eagerness to test is due to the 50% increase in my dose.
Also, I have HCG on the way so I'd like to test before I introduce that variable into my protocol.

You have indicated a volume, not a dose. Dosage is expressed in milligrams. Are you injecting testosterone at 200mg/ml? Four weeks will give you a sound number to review.