TRT

[Crusancito]

How are you doing?
I have decided to take the step to TRT in a clinic in my country, with medical supervision and control, etc.
I am currently on 200 cypionate and 200 masteron, I have been like this for 3 years
In order for me to be diagnosed with hypogonadism, I will have to spend 35 days since the last injection so that the tests show low testosterone levels and I can be treated.
Any advice for these 35 days that I will be clean?
Nutrition, training, supplements? Something to make it better? Thank you

 

[buck]

Yes eat healthy and keep training

 

[Ateam2023]

How are you doing?
I have decided to take the step to TRT in a clinic in my country, with medical supervision and control, etc.
I am currently on 200 cypionate and 200 masteron, I have been like this for 3 years
In order for me to be diagnosed with hypogonadism, I will have to spend 35 days since the last injection so that the tests show low testosterone levels and I can be treated.
Any advice for these 35 days that I will be clean?
Nutrition, training, supplements? Something to make it better? Thank you

increase protein intake

 

[readalot]

In order for me to be diagnosed with hypogonadism, I will have to spend 35 days since the last injection so that the tests show low testosterone levels and I can be treated.

Mean Test Cyp effective elimination half life is approx. 4 days but let's say 7 just to be safe. If you wanted to reduce the 35 days you could take oxandrolone which will crush SHBG and lower Total T.

Will also make lipids look like shit which can be blamed on the low T.

Educational purposes only. Not clear what blood tests your provider will pull. You will be covered on TT, FT, and LH though.

 

[qadsan]

I will have to spend 35 days since the last injection so that the tests show low testosterone levels and I can be treated.
Any advice for these 35 days that I will be clean?
Nutrition, training, supplements? Something to make it better? Thank you

Abrupt decrease in serum testosterone levels after an oral glucose load in men: implications for screening for hypogonadism - PubMed

Glucose ingestion induces a significant reduction in total and free T levels in men, which is similar across the spectrum of glucose tolerance. This decrease in T appears to be because of a direct testicular defect, but the absence of compensatory changes in LH suggests an additional central...

pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov

 

[Grey Spartan]

oxandrolone which will crush SHBG and lower Total T.

So if SHBG is low, won't free T be higher, and would that even out the total T? Or is it the Oxandrolone will suppress natural T? Or both? I understand what SHBG does, I'm just not sure how low SHBG equates to blood work results.

 

[readalot]

So if SHBG is low, won't free T be higher,

No free T is proportional to exogenous dose of Test which is being eliminated over the 5 weeks. Ox will also mildly suppress HPTA.

and would that even out the total T?

Total T is dependent on free T and SHBG (fast equilibrium).

Or is it the Oxandrolone will suppress natural T? Or both?

Yes Ox would also mildly suppress any HPTA recovery once negstive feedback from T and E2 are removed.

I understand what SHBG does, I'm just not sure how low SHBG equates to blood work results.

Lowering SHBG would lower TT for a given FT. Free T is what is being eliminated.

 

[deadbeef]

I will have to spend 35 days since the last injection so that the tests show low testosterone levels and I can be treated.

Plot the pharmacokinetics of test cyp. You'll find it will only take 2-3 weeks to become hypogonadal.

 

[Crusancito]

thank you very much for your answers
I have bought a total testosterone test from a laboratory that you do with a few drops of blood at home, send it to them and in 48 hours they give you the results
It is much cheaper than analytics
I will do it after 3 weeks simply to check the total testosterone levels, if they are already in hypogonadism I will do the complete tests and if not yet, I will wait a few weeks.

 

[Crusancito]

Abrupt decrease in serum testosterone levels after an oral glucose load in men: implications for screening for hypogonadism - PubMed

Glucose ingestion induces a significant reduction in total and free T levels in men, which is similar across the spectrum of glucose tolerance. This decrease in T appears to be because of a direct testicular defect, but the absence of compensatory changes in LH suggests an additional central...

pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov

Perfect
It's a good idea to do a carbohydrate load before the analysis instead of doing it on an empty stomach, right?

 

[Crusancito]

Do you think that using 1 mg of finasteride could help lower testosterone levels faster in the analysis?

 

[CrownTea]

Do you think that using 1 mg of finasteride could help lower testosterone levels faster in the analysis?

1 mg of finasteride probably won’t help lower your testosterone faster since it mainly affects DHT, not testosterone. It’s better to just let your levels drop naturally over the 35 days.

In the meantime, try to manage stress, get good sleep, and eat clean to make the process easier for your body.

 

[Crusancito]

1 mg of finasteride probably won’t help lower your testosterone faster since it mainly affects DHT, not testosterone. It’s better to just let your levels drop naturally over the 35 days.

In the meantime, try to manage stress, get good sleep, and eat clean to make the process easier for your body.

Thank you very much for your response
I'm a little scared about whether I'm going to feel very bad mood and whether I'm going to lose a lot of muscle mass, I don't know what I can expect in those 35 days...

 

[CrownTea]

It’s totally normal to feel a bit worried, but try not to stress too much—it’s just a temporary phase. During these 35 days, you might notice lower energy, some mood swings, or a little muscle loss, but nothing extreme.

Here’s what you can do to make it easier:
1. Diet: Eat enough protein to help keep your muscles.
2. Training: Focus on lighter, consistent workouts—don’t overdo it.
3. Supplements: Creatine and amino acids can help support your muscle retention.
4. Rest: Good sleep and staying relaxed will help you feel better overall.

Once you start TRT, your body will balance out quickly, and you’ll feel stronger again. If anything feels off, just check with your doctor

Thank you very much for your response
I'm a little scared about whether I'm going to feel very bad mood and whether I'm going to lose a lot of muscle mass, I don't know what I can expect in those 35 days...

 

[Crusancito]

It’s totally normal to feel a bit worried, but try not to stress too much—it’s just a temporary phase. During these 35 days, you might notice lower energy, some mood swings, or a little muscle loss, but nothing extreme.

Here’s what you can do to make it easier:
1. Diet: Eat enough protein to help keep your muscles.
2. Training: Focus on lighter, consistent workouts—don’t overdo it.
3. Supplements: Creatine and amino acids can help support your muscle retention.
4. Rest: Good sleep and staying relaxed will help you feel better overall.

Once you start TRT, your body will balance out quickly, and you’ll feel stronger again. If anything feels off, just check with your doctor

Fantastic
Thank you very much for your help
I will write you the changes that I am undergoing in case someone has to go through the same thing.

 

[CrownTea]

That sounds great! I’d be happy to hear about your progress and any changes you experience. It’s always helpful to share information for others who might face similar challenges. Wishing you the best on your journey—feel free to reach out anytime

Fantastic
Thank you very much for your help
I will write you the changes that I am undergoing in case someone has to go through the same thing.