TRT wisdow

[Exhortae]

Been on TRT for nearly 3 years now.

Using testosterone undecanoate. I only inject either Nebido or Jano-tested stuff.

1 injection of 0.2 mL every 3.5 days (100 mg of Test U per week) used to put me at 740 ng/dL, with SHBG at mid-level and free testosterone at the high end of the range.

About 4 months ago, I noticed my cycling performance had increased, while sex drive stayed the same. I got tested: testosterone came back at 870 ng/dL. Keep in mind, with frequent Test U injections, you don’t really get peaks or troughs.

So I lowered the dose to 0.17 mL every 3.5 days (85 mg per week). Retested: testosterone was at 760 ng/dL—makes sense and fully within range now.


2 weeks ago, I started noticing better performance at the gym, and I began waking up very early—around 4:30 AM—with enough drive to hit the gym at 5:00 AM and train hard. I only needed 5 hours of sleep.


But I hate that, because sleep is what gives me real peace. So I decided to get blood work done.



Well well well. My SHBG dropped to low levels, my Free T went above hthe higher range.

Time to drop. Will go to 0.14 ml every 3.5 days. Meaning now running on only 70mg per week.

Human body is so complex.

 

[BamaCrazy]

Any idea what your E2 level is at? Lower SHBG can also free up more estrogen. I wonder what caused your SHBG to drop since you are only taking exogenous testosterone.

 

[Exhortae]

Any idea what your E2 level is at? Lower SHBG can also free up more estrogen. I wonder what caused your SHBG to drop since you are only taking exogenous testosterone.

Nope, didn't got them tested unfortunately. But I would say they are middle range as when they get on the high range I start feeling hot, which is not the case now. But yes should have checked them.

I really didn't change anything in my diet, life, supplements (I barely take any). i don't know why it dropped like that.

 

[Ateam2023]

Nope, didn't got them tested unfortunately. But I would say they are middle range as when they get on the high range I start feeling hot, which is not the case now. But yes should have checked them.

I really didn't change anything in my diet, life, supplements (I barely take any). i don't know why it dropped like that.

you didn't test your e2? i would think thats very important to dial in a trt dose protocol? Regardless of testosterone ester,, idk might be something to consider,,

 

[Exhortae]

dn't test your e2? i would think thats very important to dial in a trt dose protocol? Regardless of testosterone ester,, idk might be something to consider,

I was always around 95 - 105 - 118 pmol / l for E2. Tested them at least 6 times.

I thought after nearly 3 years with the same dose I was dialed in as my bloods always came back the same. but not anymore. Go figure.