Differences in TT from person to person on same dose

[Colt44]

We aren't trying to get an average. We are trying to get peak values. There is a protocol in place and a thread dedicated to it. All this bullshit of talking to the doctors in the studies is pointless, even if true. We have plenty of data and past experience to draw from. I am sure we have plenty of guys with bloodwork from past tests in the 750mg to 1 gram range on pharma gear that make it real simple to read.

The point is we have Dr. Scally's experience and bloodwork to back it up already. The 8x-10x rule does not need to be tested, it has already been proven. All these bullshit tests with much lower than that are due to crap gear or guys testing at the wrong time. I don't see how talking to trt doctors and endocrine specialists who may have never seen a gram of test per week in action adds to this. It is the same ballpark, but not exactly the same level if you know what i mean.

Exactly. Just follow the protocol established and we will see the variance for ourselves.

 

[Big Mike]

The way the TRT clinics (at least in my area) work is not like that. You get your shot, you go home, you come back in 7 days, get another shot, etc. Every 6 shots they test your blood before you get your shot for the day. That's just how it works.

I have left that doctor, as I wanted to do in home injections. Today was actually my first day of pinning my TRT at home. My boss isn't looking to blast and cruise like I am with TRT, so he likes going in to the doctor once a week and having the shot given to him. I now just have to go once very 3 months, so I can do my mini blasts and be back on schedule before my next visit.

That all said, I know the peak level is 48 hours after, the TRT clinics here are actually more worried about what you 'valley' level is. They couldn't care less about your peak. They want your valley level to be around 500-600 7 days after pin. So they adjust dosages accordingly.

Not saying it's right or it makes sense, but that just how it is.

Its the same way in my neck of the woods at my TRT clinic. I wanted to share what he told me this past Monday. He said the amount of body fat you have can affect your TT levels. He explained that the more body fat or the higher the percentage of body fat you have, the less effective the testosterone will be. Thus needing a higher or more milligrams of test to be effective. For example I am around 16-18% BF and my friend is like 10-12%. The doctor wants our 7 day score at 700. He takes 160mg were my dose is 180mg. He is always 700+ whereas I barely make 700 at times.


Big Mike

 

[Big Mike]

Blood tests measure a concentration like ng/dL. Concentration is a function of mass and volume. So one possible reason for the difference while maintaining the same dose would be the volume of your blood. If your circulatory system has more or less blood than that of someone else the blood test would show a lower or higher concentration.

Wow, that makes sense. So I am 6'4, 285lbs and when Im on TRT, my dose (180mg) is one of the higher doses at my clinic. The clinic tries to put everyone at a 700 score on the 7th day. The average is between 140-160mg. @Docd187123 thanks for the info!


Big Mike