What is the highest testosterone level for long term health ?

[Nelson Vergel]

Why is 200 mg/wk the "upper limit" for TRT?

 

[user_joe]

The interesting thing about this is how people seem to always reference trough when deciding what blood level of test is safe or healthy. So someone will reference a number such as 900 tt for example. You can do 200mg 1x/wk and see a trough of 900, but you are likely peaking at 1800 or more and coming down. If you injected daily you may just be at a steady 1300. I believe there would be a difference in how your body handles that although I have no proof. I suspect cholesterol, hematocrit, etc would be more stable on the daily injections.

 

[Falconjurer]

Nice sum up, will try to monitor this table and try it for some time.

 

[Jame51]

I agree with CoastWatcher and Vince.

A testosterone level that can ensure the following will be reasonable:

1- A hematocrit elevation that does not require more than 3-4 times per year blood donation or phlebotomy.

2- A estradiol level (sensitive assay) of under 45 pg/dL. This is debatable, however.

3- Blood pressure under 130/80.

4- HDL over 40 mg/dL

5- A PSA under 4

6- Good quality of life and libido

7- Low water retention

Id prefer blood pressure at 120 or less for health reasons