posted Sat, 07/27/2024 - 10:59
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What kind of Test do you use for TRT and why ? What is your pinning schedule ?
Test C
Test E
Test U
Test P
Test Cyp 2x per week 180mg.
Does anyone's insurance cover Test E or U or P
Has anyone ever rotated between test C and test E after years to clear their receptors ?
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Test C, 100mg every 4 days.
BulkBeastJTI run Test C as well, 2x per week. From what I’ve seen, there’s really no practical difference between C and E besides availability. Insurance usually only covers C or E, haven’t heard of U or P being covered. Rotating isn’t necessary—receptors don’t “clog.”
i ue test e and microdose 25mg everyday, keeps e in check
I pin ed, so i use testP
whatever type Walgreens puts in the bag.
Because it is paid for.
Just was put on TRT and it's covered.
Test U. 250mg once every 2 weeks IM. Self prescribed and monitored. Bloods being drawn again this coming Tuesday. I’ll post where I’m at if you’re interested.
I was thinking of switching to E 3x sub Q an an experiment but I need to do a lot more reading first.
Test U is a pretty interesting ester. Obviously the manufacturers recommendation of only having to take it every 3 months is absurd. But 2 weeks seems to be about the ideal frequency based on the half level. and that’s a lot better than having to inject twice a week with cyp.
Well. I’ve actually switched as an experiment to test e shallow IM 3x per week with a slin pin. Usually hit the shoulder. I think I prefer it but I imagine it might get old setting it up and jabbing for the rest of my life 3x a week. I might end up switching back to test u. Going to pull blood in a month or so to see how its effected things.
BulkBeastJTSounds like a solid experiment -- splitting it up 3x a week should definitely keep things stable. Curious to see what your bloods show after the switch—keep us updated!
HarleyDavidsonEagleThank you for sharing! Wondering why would you choose E and not C? Would it be Doc prescribe or UGL ? Ive read a lot about sub q injections as well ... how accurate is that shots take longer to break down in our bodies ?
Depo (cyp)
Test E and Test C are both prescribed in the US. Compounding pharmacies have Test Prop available by itself and in solutions with Test Cyp typically 160/40 or 180/20.
As far as your trt what test ester are you using? I remember your bloods. No more Test U?
I am still using Test U actually!
Due for labs again next month. I think I mentioned in PM I bumped my TRT several weeks ago. My usual TRT with Cyp is 240mg/week that keeps me around 900ng/dl. I’m at 300mg/week now.
If someone didn't know your situation then they wouldn't believe your 240mg C/ week trt dosage, but we or I followed your situation so I know better.
I definitely remember when all this went down. He was definitely a class act in how he handled it also while clearing everything up.
It is quite crazy high for such low total test. I run 140mg/week to get 800.
Everyone is different though.
Yep he's running 100 mg more weekly and at 900ng. We all are different I agree.
Goes to show how everyone is different. My last endo appt I was 720 on 105mg/wk.
HarleyDavidsonEagleCurious to know how your at that dosage for TRT
I don't do trt boss. That's Ghost's trt dosage. He has a few bloods to show why
HarleyDavidsonEagleThank you sir
Test C. Naturopathic doc prescribed here in the US and made at the compound pharmacy in MCT oil @ 200mg per ml concentration. I pin daily, subq 15 units on an insulin syringe totaling 210mg per week. I've heard many talk about different types of test. I ordered some UGL Test E to see if there's any difference but haven't started that experiment yet. Need to get some Test P and try that next.
Never seen U, E or P prescribed in the US only C. I’ve done C and P both with ED protocol and had success with both.
In the end to me test is test. Find a protocol which works for you and stick to it.
The TRT clinics who will happily take your money and prescribe test to even an 18 year old who claims they have “low T symptoms” will prescribe C or E. You actually can tell them which one you want and in 200, 250 or 300 mg/ml concentrations. 300 being E of course. US pharmacies do both.
I’ve never seen a clinic prescribe anything but C in the US. I’ve only used one, but I’ve spoken to many people who also are prescribed and it’s always C.
Even amazon is in on the trt game these days. They offer test c & e oils as well as pills and creams.
The one I posted below a screenshot does C or E. Your choice. Cost the same though.
Really? I had no idea US pharmacies had 300mg/ ml test e concentrations. I don't trt so I'm out of the loop. How long has that been going on?
No idea. I’m sure for as long as these pop-up online TRT clinics have been popular. They sell test E at 250 or 300, test C at 200, Deca at 200 mg/ml, oxandrolone 50mg pills, and nolva pills. All US pharm.
I figured Deca and C and E at 250mg/ ml but the 300mg test e is surprising to me but guess it shouldn't be lol. But I can believe that
I’ve never seen test compounded any higher than 200mg/ml no matter what ester or combination used.
You thinking maybe they just give you 2 vials of 200 mg/ml to satisfy the 300 mg option? I just assumed it was a higher concentration. But I don’t have first hand experience.
HarleyDavidsonEagleAnyone use TRT nation on here ?
Interesting
Find out what compounding pharmacy they use so I can reach out to get credentialed with them
lol. I’ve used 4, and I’ve never seen options above 200, but there are dozens out there. Some are outrageously expensive and we really don’t use them at all for patients. It’s cheaper to send in to Walgreens. $42 with a goodrx coupon for a 10ml vial of Test Cyp 200.
My guess is you’re just paying for the dose per week, not concentration per ml.
Is that right? As you know I don't trt so I wouldn't have a clue. I do remember a long time ago 200mg/ml being the norm though
HarleyDavidsonEagleI thought they were compounded pharmacy's
The TRT clinics do use compounding pharmacies. But so would a regular doc giving you a prescription. US pharmacy is US pharmacy. All held to the same laws and regulations
HarleyDavidsonEagleI know regular doc you can get pharma ...
Are compounding pharmacy's regulated ?
Appreciate everyone contributing to this thread ! Learning a bunch of new things
Lol I'm learning about these compounding pharmacies just like you are. Times have changed
From what I have read in the past, Test E and Sus are more commonly used in the UK for TRT and Test C is more commonly used in the US for TRT. Test U and P are not really used due to ester half-life. Test P requires extremely frequent pins to keep blood levels normal and Test U has an extremely long half-life which makes it harder to dose, schedule, and keep your bloods normal.