Lets say a protocol is effective at symtom relief. Labs look great. All is well. Do you ever tweak it or experiment with it hoping to squeeze a little more out, or do you sit on it until things turn south?
Im 10 weeks in, 140mg/week Test Cyp. E3D. Original labs had TT at like 366, SHGB high at 48 or something, E2 was crashed below test threshold. Going from memory here.
Labs at 8 weeks had TT at 1160, SHGB around 40, E2 high 46 (ref range 14-32)
I feel good. Symtoms mostly gone. Not sleeping great, and thats a little beyond my control for a bit, so crash a little in afternoon. But things are real good. Strength gains have been very noticeable, almost a little extreme to be honest.
I personally plan on riding 140 another 8 to 12 weeks at least and just seeing how it pans out. Realize i am very new still. Just curious what others do as far as trying to get the very very most out of TRT.
If you’re are still early in treatment, meaning 1-3 months, maximum benefits are achieved in around 12 months with small incremental improvements for years. If you find yourself sliding down hill in a couple of months, especially sexually, this would likely mean your hormone levels are too high and your body is down regulating.
Right, i was actually quite surprised how high both T and E2 was. And again, symptom relief has been fantastic, and the gym has felt like a full on cycle. Which kind of leaves me wondering if i could lower the dose further. Not going to be the course now, im sticking through another stretch on this. But i have subscribed to the as little as i need mantra, knowing i can always add a little when i need or want to.
Tinkering with something that has you feelimg great is obviously a do at your own risk thing, just curious peoples thoughts. As humans, we are always trying to get more out of everything.