bigrobbie
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Hey guys, been off gear for about 5 years but now I'm suffering from low testosterone. In a perfect world I would go to the endocrinologist and find out how low my levels are then start TRT. However, this isn't a perfect world and I don't have insurance therefore I'm going to need to take test replacement into my own hands.
I think I have the solution to the problem of finding out just how off my levels are. As I stated before I am uninsured so after a bit of searching came across this:
FSH Blood Test - HealthLabs
There are a few others similar but I'm not sure if they are legit or an elaborate money racket. If anyone has any thoughts or prior knowledge about these types of "online labs" just speak up.
Regardless of the exact levels (because I'm certain they are very low) I'll need to work out my own TRT. I am at a disadvantage however because although I've run countless cycles over the years I am new to TRT so advise is appreciated! I also have the disadvantage of treatment being purely symptom driven due to the lack of labs to monitor my serum levels. As as stated earlier, I'm hoping to find an affordable lab online. I go into this eyes wide open and understanding it's not ideal, but it is necessary.
If I was simply doing a bulking cycle I would be at ease planning my dosage schedule and length as well as ancillary meds I should anticipate needing but I'm in uncharted waters as far as TRT goes. I am obviously thinking a long ester test, either enanthate or cypionate. Do you guys think 200 mg every 12-14 days is a good approach or should I lower the dose and increase injection frequency to something like 100mg/week?
I am assuming that due to the fact that my levels will be low and I won't be on extremely high doses of multiple derivatives as I would be on a bulking cycle there shouldn't be a need for an AI or SERM but are there any companion meds or supplements commonly suggested in testosterone therapy?
Length of TRT from what I can conclude is indefinite considering restarting natural production isn't happening so I am leaving the long term plans open for now and take it roughly 6 months at a time...it's probably not a preferred way to approach this but it's the best I can come up with for now.
So to recap I am looking for ideas about getting lab work, as well as any thoughts on my possible approach to my TRT in addition, input on any other meds, supplements or ancillaries I may need...
Thanks in advance for any feedback you guys can offer I am in pretty rough shape physically and mentally! Hormone difficincy if a bitch!
I think I have the solution to the problem of finding out just how off my levels are. As I stated before I am uninsured so after a bit of searching came across this:
FSH Blood Test - HealthLabs
There are a few others similar but I'm not sure if they are legit or an elaborate money racket. If anyone has any thoughts or prior knowledge about these types of "online labs" just speak up.
Regardless of the exact levels (because I'm certain they are very low) I'll need to work out my own TRT. I am at a disadvantage however because although I've run countless cycles over the years I am new to TRT so advise is appreciated! I also have the disadvantage of treatment being purely symptom driven due to the lack of labs to monitor my serum levels. As as stated earlier, I'm hoping to find an affordable lab online. I go into this eyes wide open and understanding it's not ideal, but it is necessary.
If I was simply doing a bulking cycle I would be at ease planning my dosage schedule and length as well as ancillary meds I should anticipate needing but I'm in uncharted waters as far as TRT goes. I am obviously thinking a long ester test, either enanthate or cypionate. Do you guys think 200 mg every 12-14 days is a good approach or should I lower the dose and increase injection frequency to something like 100mg/week?
I am assuming that due to the fact that my levels will be low and I won't be on extremely high doses of multiple derivatives as I would be on a bulking cycle there shouldn't be a need for an AI or SERM but are there any companion meds or supplements commonly suggested in testosterone therapy?
Length of TRT from what I can conclude is indefinite considering restarting natural production isn't happening so I am leaving the long term plans open for now and take it roughly 6 months at a time...it's probably not a preferred way to approach this but it's the best I can come up with for now.
So to recap I am looking for ideas about getting lab work, as well as any thoughts on my possible approach to my TRT in addition, input on any other meds, supplements or ancillaries I may need...
Thanks in advance for any feedback you guys can offer I am in pretty rough shape physically and mentally! Hormone difficincy if a bitch!