After a blood test that had me in the range of under 300 ng/dL. My provider suggested and prescribed me 250mg. of Cypionate to use 1 x per month for the next 6 months. In my first time use, I felt amazing (don’t know if it was placebo or the actual medication), but after my second use (which was also great for a while), I noticed the highs and lows where I crashed rather quickly…
So in researching more about the medication, I now know that this has a Half-Life of 8 to 10 days… Also, in reading along my research I learned that many individuals report better optimal results taking smaller doses on a weekly basis than how I’m currently doing it 1 x per month. So I plan on conducting the experiment doing 50mg. per week, but I’m concerned about storage after first time use.
Also, in my 2 times of use, I’ve injected in my upper thigh. I’ve heard that using an insulin syringe on my oblique area would be best. Any suggestions and thoughts…
This is a pretty low dose - most protocols are at least north of 75mg/wk, up to 200mg per week. There are a few that are below and above that, but they are the outliers. Not a bad plan to start, but you may want to increase dose later on.
Don’t be, it doesn’t need refridgeration. Wipe the rubber piece off with an alcohol swab prior to drawing into syringe, and don’t re-use needles.
Yes/no. It seems a lot of people prefer IM (intramuscular) shots instead of SubQ (subqutaneous), but whichever you prefer is completely fine. You can inject love handles, or anywhere else that has some fat deposits (upper thigh fat works pretty well for me - I prefer this site over love handles).
This is so retarded and outdated neanderthal thinking. The difference between peak and trough is so great and inconsistent and yet the patient is looking for consistency in the way they feel.
You would end up with hypogonadal levels within 2-3 weeks.
In short this provider doesn’t know what the f*** they’re doing and it’s hard to believe these protocol are still being prescribed in 2022.
This will most likely be an epic failure and unnecessary suffering. The average man needs 100+ mg per week to feel optimal.
What you need is a new provider that isn’t clueless.
Man… I thought there was something not quite right… Thanks for this information. I’m going to do the breakdown this next time around at 60mg per week around my waist area to see what happens. Thanks again.
The older outdated guidelines stated 200 mg every 2 weeks, but newer endocrine guidelines state 75-100 mg weekly and even this is suboptimal for a lot if guys.
You need to maintain levels above 550 ng/dL, because this is where your risk for cardiovascular events drops by as much as 30%.
You still need to start looking for a new provider or doctor, don’t wait, do it now.
Approaching 2023 and they still prescribe 250mg one shot per month? wtf is this stoneage or what SMH Where do they get these “protocols” from, un fucking believable
Dr. John Ludlow, a urologist at Western Michigan Urological Associates who lectures and teaches other doctors about male hormones says ivy league people came up with these protocols, who have little or no understanding of endocrine disorders.
These protocols are legal and safe, therefore doctors can’t be brought in front of the medical board for disciplinary action if something happens to their patients.