Gap in dosage

[Skippy the kangaroo]

Hi team,

I’ve had a look for the answer to this but struggling to find it.

I’m on test E currently - 500mg per week (two x 250mg. Monday and Thursday) week 15.

I have to travel for work and I won’t be able to travel with supplies. My last dose was Monday 7th, next possible dose is Monday 21st which leave a 14 day gap between dosages.
Obviously the test will be essentially out of my system by then what effects on the cycle will this have?
Am I better off PCTing and going back on in a few months?
Am I able to jump back on without much hormone levels too much?
Will I need to re build saturation levels. Ie will it take a few weeks before the test takes effects again?

Any thoughts would be appreciated.

Cheers

 

[Btcowboy]

I have been in similar situations. I just take regular dose and then the day I leave I take my next dose plus a little more, a 2 week stretch maybe spend a couple days before you go and get the missed doses in before you leave buy It seems like you have left already.

Cyp and Ent long esters it will still be elevated when you get back

 

[Skippy the kangaroo]

I have been in similar situations. I just take regular dose and then the day I leave I take my next dose plus a little more, a 2 week stretch maybe spend a couple days before you go and get the missed doses in before you leave buy It seems like you have left already.

Cyp and Ent long esters it will still be elevated when you get back

Thanks for writing back.

Yeah have left already unfortunately. Any thoughts of having to preload again then? Maybe up the dose on the 27th and the next one to 500 each? A double dose for that week?

 

[Btcowboy]

Thanks for writing back.

Yeah have left already unfortunately. Any thoughts of having to preload again then? Maybe up the dose on the 27th and the next one to 500 each? A double dose for that week?

Honestly, I wouldnt worry about it. If younare concerned and this is just a random thought, take 1.5x so 375 when home and your 2nd as well then normal. But again dont worry about it

 

[Habib]

Take a double dose and a double dose when you get back?

 

[theotherguy]

Take a double dose and a double dose when you get back?

You keep saying this… I’m curious how you have come to that conclusion and what are the potential ramifications of doubling your dose up like that? Is the risk of sides greater than the reward you get by doubling your dose? Have you thought about that?

 

[effswithtren]

It’s not optimal, but it’s fine. Either resume once you’re back, or if you’re worried about it take 1.5 or so dose. Either way it’ll come out in the wash.

 

[Habib]

You keep saying this… I’m curious how you have come to that conclusion and what are the potential ramifications of doubling your dose up like that? Is the risk of sides greater than the reward you get by doubling your dose? Have you thought about that?

I've done it before with minimal sides that why

 

[Btcowboy]

You keep saying this… I’m curious how you have come to that conclusion and what are the potential ramifications of doubling your dose up like that? Is the risk of sides greater than the reward you get by doubling your dose? Have you thought about that?

God forbid I defend Habib lol.... Double up pre trip will have very little effect and get levels higher so that when back home they may be close to where they should be on that date..Exact science nope but has worked for me. I would not double on returning but thats just me

 

[theotherguy]

No I totally get the idea of it from a blood concentration standpoint, but from a side effects stand point, I just don’t think it’s worth it to just double up over and over like that. I’m not opposed to the 1.5x you’d mentioned, but 2x before and after just seems like it’ll cause more problems than it solves. I suppose it’s just up to individual preference

 

[theotherguy]

I've done it before with minimal sides that why

I get that it worked for you ok, or maybe you’re willing to deal with side effects, or you better handle side effects than others. But not everyone responds the same and to give such haphazard advice over and over is not what I would consider “harm reduction”. I’m not saying you’re wrong, but it the spirit of harm reduction, I’m not sure that’s the best advice to give.

I truly don’t believe the juice is worth the squeeze for anyone, just doubling up over and over again. You’re basically frontloading a bunch mid cycle. Maybe I’m too cautious?

 

[Habib]

I get that it worked for you ok, or maybe you’re willing to deal with side effects, or you better handle side effects than others. But not everyone responds the same and to give such haphazard advice over and over is not what I would consider “harm reduction”. I’m not saying you’re wrong, but it the spirit of harm reduction, I’m not sure that’s the best advice to give.

I truly don’t believe the juice is worth the squeeze for anyone, just doubling up over and over again. You’re basically frontloading a bunch mid cycle. Maybe I’m too cautious?

Maybe. Let's get some more opinions.