Back From the Endo (Results)

Bigger Stronger Leaner Over 35 Lifter
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Finally got in to see the end and got a baseline Hormone panel worked up I haven�??t talked to you in a while you were helping me out with a TRT protocol.

Testosterone �??Total 285.0 280-800
Estradiol 65 20-75
SHBG 15.77 14.5-48.4
Free Testosterone 75.2 35-155
Total Testosterone 254 250-1100
% Free Test. 2.96 1.50-2.20

Stats: When I started out I was on 5 grams of Androgel�?�my Regular doctor bumped it up to 10g�??s day. I been on ten grams for like a year, figured out my regular doctor didn�??t know jack after reading all the stuff on the board I made an appointment to see and Endo, she run the blood tests. I go back to see her tomorrow.

My height and weight, I lost 54 pounds in the last 12 weeks.I�??m down from 488 to 433lbs. and its coming off in chunks(Im 6 foot 8) My goal is to be 320lbs by Sept. at 19% body fat. I know with out a doubt I will make my goal.

Obviously my test is at the very low end of normal (285)my Esradiol is why HIGH at 65. Id like to see my Test around 800-1000 and my E around 20.

I know I need to get on the Hcg�?�and an A-Dex instantly.The doctor said all that was a possibility, she just had to set it up so the insurance would cover it.The only hang up I see is shes kind of pushing me towards the �??patch�?? I told her no way, I wanted injections, then she said shes do the injections but that the once every two weeks would create the rollercoaster effect. I explained to her that I would like to self inject and she said shed we will cross that bridge when we get there and that if I did self inject Id have to have blood work done every two weeks? anyone every heard that, or is doing that on self injects?.

any thoughts on a protocol? or em I missing anything…
thanks for the help

BigD22

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Injectable Test (T-Cyp, T-Enth)takes between 35 and 47 days for your blood levels to stabilize, so every two week testing is ridiculous. Make sure your blood tests are done either the day before your next shot (best) or half way between shots (okay). Don’t ever have a blood test the day after the shots, or your results will give a false high reading. You first b/w should be at least 30 days after your first shot to establish a baseline T level.

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This is JMO (I am not a doctor)
But from what I’ve studied…

KNB’s info is right on.

This doc is not up to date with current male HRT treatment plans, period.

Doing your own injections is easy if you have the confidence to do it… EASY.

But GOD FORBID she leave that in the hands of her patient, because you are incapable of aiding in your own health. That also goes for your ability to maybe have a suggestion for treatment that she’s not already familiar with, (like the twice weekly injection protocol-or even ONCE weekly) or the arimidex and the HCG… Because she’s probably in her mind already ruled those out for you. (based on her lack of knowledge) LOL

But that’s ok because she’s the doctor, and that’s what’s important right? (well… to her it is) hehehe

You have to take charge of your own body. it is YOUR health, YOUR body, YOUR life.

NOT hers.

Insist politely on all your treatment plans details. The medication, the doses, the time schedule, etc… all of your choices will be based on your correct knowledge from dr crisler or whatever the PROVEN sources you use. But she MUST agree to the treatment plan that follows what you know is correct from your studies of the latest HRT protocols.

If she disagrees, politely explain to her that this is not satisfactory to you, and get another doctor. LOL

the online clinics are one way to go (that’s what I did) but because of that choice I am forced to handle my own bloodwork when I need it, do my own research to make sure the treatment is correct, etc…

Sometimes in life we have no choice but to stand up and save ourselves. As crazy as it sounds, “the doctor is not gonna do that for you.” not completely anyway… you have to take charge of the situation.

Al