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Evening all, im 41, in ok shape, but I want to take things to the next level. I really want to start a cycle but I have no idea how much I should be taking, and how often. I have been looking at TRT would this be good?
I weigh 98kg, body fat is at 19%, height 5 foot 10. I have seen bottles of 250mg TRT as I was thinking I would do a TRT only cycle but how much would I inject? Is there an equation to work this out or is it done by blood work? I had some bloods done and my test levels are 10.9nmol/L. Any help and advice would be hugely appreciated
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Turning 41 this year, and I started TRT about six months before my 40th, so coming up on 2 years running TRT, and throwing in an AAS blast periodically. I have added about 12lbs of solid lean tissue in that time - enough to be noticeable by friends and coworkers - and gotten substantially leaner. Libido improved; mental health improved (I was taking Wellbutrin for depression but gradually tapered off of it); more energy; very good health markers.
It worked well for me. I sought out a naturopath in my area after my PCP was uninterested in pursuing my low testosterone further (I tested initially in the low 300s - 314, to be exact). The naturopath ordered bloodwork which established my baseline (that time I came in at 296, right under the reference range). We discussed options and I said I wanted to pursue TRT injections. A week later I had a prescription - about $4 for 800mg, a one-month supply, covered by insurance. This is the path I would encourage you to pursue given your age and lifestyle. TRT clinics will gouge you, and don't provide the support you need. I get doctor-ordered bloodwork twice per year, and when I am running AAS cycles I buy my own panels, so usually 2-3 more times per year.
My doc started me at 80mg/week, and we worked up from there. My sweet spot is 100-140mg/week. I pin daily - 20mg ED gives me great results, and keeps my total testosterone in the upper 900s/low 1000s. Then, usually about twice a year, I fuck around with a blast, increasing my testosterone dose and adding in anabolics for 3-4 months before coming back down to my TRT dose for 3-4 months. So far this has worked well for me with minimal sides. My blood test results, BP, and other biomarkers have actually improved, probably because I am monitoring things so much more closely.
Welcome to the boards, and I hope you find lots of helpful information!
Start with TRT start low probably around 150mg/week broken up into at least 2-3 shot. I do daily shots to keep my levels steadier... but some people don't like frequent shots. I use an insulin needle and inject subcutaneously into fat. Pretty easy. Don't overdo it though because Testosterone can play with your estrogen so research that as well