What Does A Typical TRT Dosage Look Like? (Find Your Range) | Ben Pakulski

Are you considering taking Testosterone or going on Testosterone Replacement Therapy (TRT)? IFBB Pro Ben Pakulski elaborates on the safe amount of testosterone any male or female can take to make optimal progress and gains.
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[@fightingwarrior5893]

As a bodybuilder that’s been off testosterone for over a year. Whenever I start a basic 250 mg a week works great for me. Everyone reacts differently but living with low t definitely sucks!

[@Plough78]

Do you do 125 X 2 per week or one 250 mg hit a a week.. *Plough* 🎉

[@lanceresultay014]

do you need to inject the full vial for 250mg per week? im confused on how to do it

[@HermesTubaso]

@@lanceresultay014thats half of cc .5ml of the middle, a bottle of 10ml pretty much lastest 3 months like that, thats a whole cycle.

[@PhilMelbourne]

I am 73 and started 10 weeks ago, test 300 enanthate (100mg per week to 9 days) my doctor tried to scare me and said my testosterone level was off the chart unreadable.. I don't remember when I had my blood sampled but don't think it was close to when I injected. My PSA did go up from 4.8 to 8.5 so that was a little concerning. I will get it checked again in 2 months. I feel great actually have fun in the gym. I am now benching and incline benching 225 lb. 10 weeks ago only half that and would work out for about 30 minutes and leave. I don't plan on going off this even if it kills me.

[@daniroadto900lbsdeadlift4]

Same here bro. Keep killing it!

[@homeremodeling4642]

Got my latest blood test and PSA went down to 5.5. I keep making gains in gym. I don't plan on ever stopping my trt therapy

[@pullmyniblets]

How you feeling now Phil

[@PhilMelbourne]

@@pullmyniblets I feel great my PSA went back down, knew it would it's at 5.5. I work out for hour and a half or more have plenty of energy in gym, only issue isI keep injuring forearms, putting too much load on them I guess for my age, will never stop taking trt

[@pullmyniblets]

@@PhilMelbourne thats awesome mate glad you're doing well.

[@AlexanderMason1]

I’ve had leukemia (cancer) and treatment really killed me. I lost so much muscle I had to learn how to walk again. I’m never hungry so I’m trying to fix that and eat more as well as fix my sleep cycle as I have had insomnia for a while and barely sleep. My testosterone is actually “normal” at around 450 but they think that may be low for me so they had me on androgel but now have switched me to testosterone cypionate once a week. I’m going to get the first shot today. Hopefully i can build back the muscle I lost. I used to be able to do 30-40 push ups before my cancer. Now i can’t even do 5 full, proper push ups or a single pull up. It’s so depressing as I’m 22 years old and am supposed to be in my prime. I literally get tired standing too long and am embarrassed to go to the gym as even small women can probably out lift me and have for endurance/stamina. To make things worse, I suffer from Adrenal insufficiency (which means that my adrenal glands don’t produce enough of the hormone called Cortisol aka “the stress hormone”) due to the radiation damaging my pituitary and adrenal glands. Every time you experience stress of any kind, whether from a car accident, simply working out, or from day to day life, a normal body produces cortisol to help the body deal with that stress, in my case, it doesn’t. I can end up going into adrenal shock and even die. The treatment is simple and involves taking cortisol pills daily. That being said, people with adrenal insufficiency are apparently known for being on the skinny side due to it so that is a bummer.

[@goyallucky5203]

ALEXANDER Hang tough brother, things will get better for you,TRUST ME. just keep the faith and you will PREVAIL ALEXANDER

[@Sean-kg7vh]

All because of Luekemia? God bless you dude

[@Spanky00Cheeks]

Your prime is about 30. Even a little beyond that, if you take care of yourself. You only got upwards to go.

[@AlexanderMason1]

@@Sean-kg7vh thank you. The leukemia as well as the chemotherapy and radiation, as well as the other treatments and the stem cell transplant that almost killed me are what did this to me.

[@AlexanderMason1]

@@Spanky00Cheeks i guess so, but at 30, people tend to look ack at their younger years like their 20s and all the fun they had, doing all kinds of things, traveling around the world, backpacking, hiking, relationships etc. Ill look back at this… if I’m still here (hopefully).

[@ScottDreyfus]

1 year ago almost to the day I started trt post brain tumor removal. My male hormones never recovered and my free test was 4pg/dl (below the reference range) and 174 ng/dl. My doctor said only my adrenal gland was producing hence the low free. My body just wasn’t working. I was taking prescriptions for insert problem here to the tune of 10+ RX’s a month. Don’t stop advocating for your life. I literally had to pay out of pocket to get a ct because insurance won’t pay for an elective ct scan even though the patient had gained 50+lbs in 4 months and was on thyroid,cholesterol, blood pressure , and liver and kidney support. One mass and a year of homing in a dosage and frequency I’ve almost lost 50lbs back and my body has recomped considerably. I’ve lost over 20% of my body fat going from 32% down to 19% in a year without doing anything different diet wise. I no longer take any health related prescriptions other than a injection every other week. My body just started working again. It was never a lack of activity, I literally walk for work. If I hadn’t thrown a fit I’d probably sitting here near dead with a tumor bigger than a golf ball growing larger by the second.

[@alextamaddon1539]

Hey man! Happy for your recovery. I’m having very similar problems and I was wondering if I could contact you privately because I have questions. I wouod greatly appreciate it!

[@mensb1936]

Awesome

[@scottpatterson4283]

Nice to read bro. I'm going in next weds to have one removed too. Good to see there will be better signs to come post surgery. Happy for you mate, that's awesome. I have a 6 month recovery, so I will be frustrated I can work out, but time is a healer my friend.

[@eljonnymac]

Nice! I had a cyst on my pituitary removed and never got my levels back up. Now I’m on trt for life and feeling great!

[@Gelufrizeru]

@@eljonnymac what is yo re dosagje for trt ?

[@sandropedrotti]

Thanks Ben Pakulski for his honesty!! Most PT and body builders will not talk about TRT at all...

[@jngfitness2001]

Why is that?... Just curious!

[@d.g.1986]

@@jngfitness2001 mainly because its illegal and because MOST PTs and Body Builders DON'T want people to know they're on them since most of them are insecure (which is why they feel the need to be in such hypermasculine shape) so they fear that people will discount their results and hard work as "this dudes just on steroids." Most people dont realize that even when you're on AAS, you still have to bust your ass in the gym, way WAY HARDER than a normal person as well as have an extremely fine tuned diet to get the results that they have. When I was BB I was training twice a day 5 days a week and once on Saturdays (sunday off), and eating the same damn pre prepared meals everyday at the same time everyday. People would ask me "dude, how do you get your biceps to peak like that?" Or "bro, tell me how to get my dealts to look like that!?" And I could see the look of "theres no way in hell im gonna workout that hard!" Come accross their face as they were listening. At that point there wasn't any point to get into what compounds I was running since all they would hear is "so if I run this amount of Test and that amount of Deca, I'll be swole as hell!!!" Its considered bad form to tell rookies about juice before they're ready for it.

[@matejburian3191]

@@jngfitness2001 short answer? Sponsors.. Not a single sponsor wants to be associated with steroids or any drug or illegal things, and since 99% of Pro Bodybuilders are living off sponsors money

[@jefferyyounce5372]

As a research rat, I have taken everything in the PDR. At 61 years old I'm on TRT and if I get the slightest bit of sleep apnea or lower peripheral edema, I throttle back. I take 100-200mg of Test Cypionate every other week.

[@qamerali8982]

If you take every other week, it will be good to take test enanthate than cipionate

[@krane15]

First, 100 to 200 is a big jump with TRT. Second, twice monthly is far too long. You injection should be twice weekly. Once per week minimum. Even then you will experience highs and lows. Where are you getting this antiquated protocol from? Your doctor? Well, listen to your doctor, but do more research.

[@dc-ir3ow]

I started on 200 a week at 35 years old 3 years later I'm now 30 years old

[@axiomloves21]

How did you get younger?!

[@dc-ir3ow]

It just happened

[@DatKundalini]

I got absolutely nothing from this.

[@jegr3398]

🤷‍♂️

[@seen7700]

For reference, a testosterone level of 70 would be considered a good healthy level for a guy in his 20's.. Ben is on 500-700.. so to no fucking surprise he is buff as fuck and feeling great :) i've done 3 cycles of steroids in my life, and in the "biggest" of these cycles, I was on approx what ben is cruising on for life, 500-700, for 10 weeks and i gained between 16-18lbs of muscle-mass - from being 6'4", 210lbs to 232lbs with visable abs, so you can start to imagine how great it feels to go to the gym with that running through your body non stop :) If you're doing what Ben is doing, you have to live EXTREMELY healthy tho, and take very good care of your blood pressure, just look at his red glow from the constant pump in his body.

[@DatKundalini]

@@seen7700 70 wtf? You talking free T? My total is 900 and my free ranges from 90 - 150. I'm cruising on 200 mg a week. 70 is low as dog shit. If you're 20 with a test level of 70 you're hypergonadal and need to see a doctor fast.

[@TTg-zw9ds]

Snitzel I think you mean500-700 mg per week not nanograms per decilitre that ben is talking about lol

[@AnonymousQwerty]

Snitzel Wrong. He said he keeps his testosterone level between 500-700ng/dL, which is the middle of the normal range. Not 500 to 700mg

[@TheRedding409]

20mg increases or decrease every 6 weeks till you have symptom relief..

[@aphysique]

Symptoms are? I feel like balls 😕 😪 238 couple months bck..total shiet

[@garycsfunlife]

I am 44 and was tested and was over 900 with around 56-59 free and side affects (swelling, bloating)(skin)(no energy) ( constipation) (little to no interest or drive )(no sex ability) at 400-700 I have everything back and am at a better place for everything and my body is driving me unlike at 900+ where my mind had to push my body so the right level for the person is everything you have to be in your sweet spot to be at your best and for info my clean test blood work came in at 96 after back surgery so I know the feeling of low to high personally

[@harrysingh9049]

garycsfunlife how much testosterone do you take per week to keep you in the “lower”, more “positive “ range for yourself?

[@greggfridline4260]

I think you just answered my question. Only side effect I have is tired and hard to get motivated. I was wondering if tess levels to high could cause this. I think I know what to do now. Everything else seems normal. My feet swell sometime but that's from the damaged nerves in my lower back and only my left foot.

[@GrandmasterHobbyist]

This tells me its not your test, its likely your estrogen was getting too high. Low estrogen will give you zero sex drive but high estrogen will make it hard to keep an erection aswell as water retention etc

[@lady_fits]

Hey @garycsfunlife ! Essentially, TRT is a form of HGH releaser. The use of this product has been increasing recently, due to it's ability to bring about a series of physiological changes that help combat the effects of aging. Although it has been around for decades, more doctors are prescribing it to their patients now than ever before! Check us out.

[@randyjohnson5426]

I take 75mg of testosterone per week broken into a daily injection of .05 ml....im 56...look GREAT but i was pretty dialed in most of my life on diet and lifting weights...

[@BizzyIzzy87]

The dose is way overstated as well in these topics. What about levels? Different doses give different levels to different people, then on top of that different people tolerate different levels differently.

[@AaronEstebanSEO]

Actually I was reading that men are also prescribed 400mg every 2 weeks which is equal to 200mg a week.

[@Celtic_Iron]

Totally dependant on people. I hit over 12000+ on that

[@CrackaLackTV]

Ben a smart dude

[@Andy-Bodhi]

He would have probably added a cohesive sentence

[@andrewbayram765]

Men produce about 50 to 70mg test per week, a kind of average. Free test is important when looking at your levels along with LH and so on. Even at 70mg per week naturally will produce different levels in different men. Personally as an average I'd say much more then150mg per week as a replacement dose is hitting the twilight zone between trt and performance enhancing doses. I'm on nebido evey 10 weeks and of the 1000mg about 650mg is available. That kind of average at 65mg per week (yes, I know there is a peak and a trough, feeling it every time and the low is shit). I'd love to be stable on 65-100mg per week but you can't do it on the NHS in the UK. 200-250mg/week would blow my mind. Replacements is absolutely different to cycling. We need more good information about the differnces between these 2 things. My replacement despite it's flaws has been fantastic and I think has given me some insight into how people can get caught up in the whole steroid game.

[@kylebrundage6691]

Andrew Bayram do you have to run any AI while on your trt?

[@neilwattoo]

@Julie Brooks hi Julie! I'm not that guy u asked, but I'm also very knowledgeable and on TRT myself. I am 37 now, live in the USA, been on TRT for like 6 years. I will try and help you/him... First thing you need to find out is, how does he feel? How does he act? Etc... So, his #'s are in the low normal range? Does he know what his # were at age 35 or 40? And how does he feel compared to then? Men's test declines about 10% every 10 years, after age 18, that's our peak. Really it's about him and his quality of life. It may be better to TRY and raise it NATURALLY with food, supplements, and estrogen blockers. At least it is worth a shot. Ultimately it is on him. If he does start that Test 400, that is an extra strong, underground made Testosterone Cypionate or Test Enanthate. It would be here in USA. I do not recommend his friends dose idea. It is better to inject 2x a week. NOT 1x every 3 weeks. He can do it 1x a week tho, that's fine. Every 3 weeks is a horrible idea. Taking smaller doses frequently keeps a flat base line, instead of it going real high when it kicks in and gone in 3 weeks. Not smart like that. The Half life on Test C or E is 7 days, so 21 days later it would be GONE. I suggest he starts with just 50 mg a week, try for 3 weeks, and go from there. His levels are naturally high, so it will make him feel good. No more than 100 mg a week. Problem is, once he starts this journey, he needs to stick with. Better to have Dr prescribe it and ALSO buy black market doses if needed than only rely on the black market, which can be fake stuff. Hope this helps! I'll be around if any questions. Sorry so long.

[@abztraktt6403]

70/week was perfect for me.. I started on 100/week and it did nothing but made me stronger but not feel better

[@neilwattoo]

@Julie Brooks you are 100% right. Most likely it's just natural changing in his body. Although we wanna feel 18 or 25 all our life, it just won't happen. Even at age 37 on TRT I don't feel as good as I did then. #1. Yes his nuts will be gone. Well, it's more so the dropping and size of the sack/scrotum. Our balls do get smaller cuz not making natural test, but the sack is what REALLY make it look smaller. #2. They say steroids and TRT are the best birth control for men. I would vouch for that. I had my daughter at 27, we tried again for years after I was on TRT in my 30s, and nope, not happening! It will shut him down. Read many times guys are about 99% infertile once on. #3. Gyno, not really an issue. Can be. Shouldn't be. There are meds he can take to suppress that if he has some. I take 1 arimidex a week or so, and that's it. If you 2 want another kid, then no way, I don't recommend! We can't have our cake and eat it too. He's gonna sacrifice 1 for the other. If I were him, I would prob try and boost it naturally. TRT ain't all that unless you REALLY need it. I was down to 112 ng/l. I'd like to know what his levels come back at when he gets results.

[@straightupnades]

I just couldn't get comfortable on nebido also in the UK, ended up at the leger Clinic, changed to twice weekly Monday and Thursday 0.25ml, total 0.5 or 125mg weekly puts me at 28nmol on trough test, on nebido it made me superman for a fortnight, followed by 2 months of mood swings, hot flashes and no energy at all, I asked to try something different and was told no, gel or nebido, I wanted to stay on nebido just inject it at much smaller amounts more frequently, but was told no again, so I went elsewhere, the UK NHS is really behind the times TRT wise.

[@Ireallybthatguy]

My doctor died during Covid and every doctor since has denied me testosterone even though I have a deficiency, I’m so fed up with it I’ve had to take things into my own hands unfortunately to feel normal. I’m taking 125mg every 3-4 days with 20mg anavar daily. Expecting my test lvl to me crazy when I get blood work done, also have aridex incase any problems. Before I had 200mg per ml testosterone from the doctor and took 100mg every 10 days, I didn’t even feel very good and now I feel crazy stronger at the gym, I have much more life in me and I’m happy.

[@cutthacheque]

Any side effects?

[@niltomega2978]

Good for you. Most doctors graduate and practice medicine with dated information.

[@joepaolinelli7696]

I took fenugreek for a year straight... and my test went thru the roof and got roid rage till I quit and now I feel normal again.

[@goyallucky5203]

I Really find BEN So AMAZING Cause his information is always true and he knows his stuff, Ben seems like a really cool guy on top of that

[@kevinsaeedbueno]

I am roofer and go to the gym 6 days a week i take 250-400mg with no ai once a week and with omad diet, i feel amazing, i have some deca and anavar i add in whenever I want the extra help with recovery

[@Imperialbbuilding]

Mate.. shutip😂

[@IHateScottSoMuch]

1:15 superphysiological algorithm -a wild Derek appears

[@synysterxdave]

*supraphysiological

[@northbouy2625]

😂😂😂

[@adamhelper3277]

I'm doing 250 mg a week. But ive had friends do close to 1,000 mg a week. They got huge but had plenty of side effects. Im not noticing any side effects yet at 250.

[@danielhonisett8725]

Test c 200 is amazing.. I had some small side effects .. joints aching ect but I counteracted that with cod liver oil and magnesium tablets. Apart from that I was all good. Great stuff and definitely works

[@goldenbrettfx90]

You don't get joint aches from testosterone. Testosterone is therapeutic on joints.

[@DeRock401]

@@goldenbrettfx90 yeah and CBD is useless.

[@pauly3d728]

I'm also on 200 cyp and I had achy joints from low estrogen due to the Anastrozole. You may have low estrogen

[@richieadams6701]

​@@goldenbrettfx90 was going to say, when I did test c, my ankle pain was gone!

[@dg9015]

Your joints shouldn't ache

[@darrylh547]

I have been using testosterone cream for about 9 months now, started at 50mg for first 3 months, then 75mg and just recent my doctor put me up to 125mg as my available T levels had not changed. I am really hoping I start to see some benefits from the higher dosage, when I had my first requisition done my overall T level was 150..I was blown away as I am only 40.

[@cobaltss50]

Honestly man I would seriously find a doctor who will put you on Injections, the cream isn't nearly as effective or absorption as high as Injections

[@Cowboy.underwater]

You could try adding ostarine to your protocol. 6.25 mg/day will lower your shbg and should even be slightly anabolic.

[@alaefarmestatesllc]

Just get the shots. Start low. Split dose into 2-3 shots a week. 30 gauge 1/2” slin pin. Easy peasy. Heat oil a tad in hot water then draw and inject subq. So easy and painless

[@mikeyoung1002]

Bro. Check your diet ! Add some supplements like Tongkat Ali & DHEA. My TT was a whopping 9ng/dl. But my diet had that much nutrition 9% !!! Don’t forget strenuous exercise as opposed to cardio

[@TheSavageB]

Injections man.

[@DetectiveLopez.]

Is he talking about weakly dose,I think 250 mg every 10 days is plenty for trt

[@jakejones2482]

Just started my trt treatment today

[@shahnjordan7890]

Hey mate how’s your TRT journey going.

[@mikehammer2408]

There's a huge difference between a maintenance trt dosage and dosing to compete. Their worlds apart.

[@jngfitness2001]

I suppose I fall in between the two... I'm simply looking to add 15 lbs. to the frame. Thanks...

[@jjrambo8785]

Well said Mike well said!!

[@Macatho]

200mg test-e/c/p per week is instantly going to push you above 1200 ng/dl. Probably to around 1600-1700 ng/dl.

[@granados1990]

I was taking 200mg week and got to 1900. I feel great and my numbers were good the dr said everything looks normal EXCEPT the test being 1900 was super high. I don’t know how high bodybuilders gets juicing but it worried me

[@Macatho]

@@granados1990 Bodybuilers juicing I'd say around 2000-2500 ish. For a beginner/intermediate cycle @ 600mg/week.

[@tboy5870]

not if u already have low Testosterone, i take 200mg a week and it barely getting me into normal range. my levels before TRT were 171

[@marleybe7255]

Depends Me at 1400 ish

[@marleybe7255]

⁠@@granados1990could only last for first few years then subside Then again some men are on this for 10y and great

[@My-Redemption]

My level check was nov 2023 and were 2.2 and my free testosterone was 46

[@joelescano3223]

Good thing that Ben is more informed and no longer thinks erroneously about estrogen.

[@gummyerin]

250mg of sus every 10 days been on that dose about 10 yrs fairly basic,, added hcg 1000iu and a natural estrogen blocker about 6 months ago ,, still ripped and lean about 10-12% body fat ,,,in 50 this year ,, im still destroying men half my age at the gym 👍🏻

[@tymurarrian8226]

Yo man help me out, i wanna hop on trt enanthate im 25 5ft11, is 250 good from first injection or should i first try it with 200 or less? and when should i hcg, like right after my trt injection?

[@gummyerin]

@@tymurarrian8226 try small dose trt and see how you respond if not bump it up ,, maybe do hcg a couple of weeks first ,, dosage 500iu twice a week ,,, then you could bump the hcg to 500iu ,, for about 3 months take a month off then carry on 500iu splitting the dose . 250iu every 3-4 days

[@bigbadbootydaddy616]

@@gummyerin ive just taken 1.5 ml of test enthanate, planing on doing this every 7 days.. im looking to heal 9 broken ribs and gain a little muscle. Do you think i will need estrogen blockers at this amount?

[@gummyerin]

@@bigbadbootydaddy616 how many mg to ml is your test ,,, as for estrogen blockers you could look into serms ,, such as arimidex , nolvadex , but these days you can buy anti estrogen tablets from where you buy supplements from i dont suffer from any sides ,, but i have took arimidex to keep the bloating down when i wanted to look dry ,,as for your broken ribs maybe rest but on trt you will feel a lot better i have degenerated disc disease and since ive been on trt i can move like a 20 yr old before i was on it i couldnt get out of bed and was in constant pain so i would recommend trt to anyone

[@tc9292]

Hi sounds great, I'm 58 in good shape my time levels tested border line low say I can go on it at private clinic. Is it really safe & will it help build muscle & give me more energy. Also can you keep on it & will you keep gains if come off it. Also worried about prostate if it effects this ?

[@DJJerzyOfficial]

I would say like 100mg-125mg test cyp a week is good, having stable levels is key, so for me 37.5mg every two days, will 100 IU of HCG is ideal. This puts me at 112.5mg of test + the 100 IU of HCG gives a little boost, without the sides of high ESTRO, and keeping the balls working. Less is more with TRT, also some people do good with once a week, other people cant, this is because of the half life of different esters. So its about stable levels, like me I tried 200mg, it was way to much, caused anxiety and lethargy and just weird mood swings, i went down to 160mg and it was still way to much, 100ish-125 ish is pretty decent, with +100HCG iu with each injection is gucci for me

[@volkssturm9694]

thats pretty much exactly what I do....test C 100mg every week, broken up to three shots, along with HCG 250IU 2 X per week, although I will try lowering my hcg dosage, to 100IU, sometimes I get some anxiety/mood swings from HCG. I never have high estradiol, usually mid 20s. My levels always stay between 600-950, Im locked in.

[@DarthTerminatti]

I dose this way with sustanon

[@simonshakespeare82]

I’m considering trt & from all my research this sounds like the optimal protocol I’d like to start with The only question I have is do you mix the test with the HCG or do u take them in 2 separate injections? I know test cyp is in oil & HCG is in water & the 2 won’t mix but does this matter?

[@arcklucifer8447]

I am running testosterone cypionate 250mg per week is it OK? Along with anawar I also want to add deca and bolde with it What you say ? @DJJerzy Official

[@volkssturm9694]

@@simonshakespeare82 you can certainly take them mixed together, I know dudes that do- I much prefer two separate injections, use 28-30 gauge needles to minimize trauma to tissue...the key is to mimic the bodies normal physiological processes which is slow , steady release of androgens, test, estradiol etc. HCG is critical with feeling your best on TRT for sure, you are back filling all the pathways that are shut down by the HPTA axis due to exogenous testosterone injections.

[@r.westerling4280]

1:00 600-1200 ng/dl 1:42 start low, ajust if

[@LukeAMcDowell]

These numbers seem crazy. I’ve been on trt for 6 years. I inject 0.3ml 2x week (200mg/ml). That’s just 120mg. My total testosterone is over 1200ng/dl. One thing they didn’t mention though is bioavailable testosterone vs total. My bioavailable level is inside the normal range, and my side effects have never been anything more than a pimple on my shoulders every now and then. I’m also not able to build muscle and any kind of crazy level either. It’s better than before, but I actually started trt to solve a real problem, not to build muscle. Could it be because of my size? I’m only 170lbs. Maybe if I was 220 I’d need more to maintain the same levels.

[@aleckermit]

I'm 160lbs and just started TRT about a month ago, taking 500ml twice per week.

[@LukeAMcDowell]

@@aleckermit that seems like a big dose to start with. Is it a normal doctor's office?

[@DeRock401]

@@aleckermit lol you’re mistaken I hope. 500ml? Impossible bro 😂. 500MG? That is crazy if true

[@nopelol555]

​@@DeRock401 he dieded.

[@ozmobozo]

@@aleckermit even if you mean 500mg twice a week it's too much and no doctor would prescribe that amount

[@derrickmoon3296]

1200mg? Thats a bodybuilder dose.

[@sketchy-ghost0352]

How often do I need to take steroids and what dosage per time? I’m having a hard time actually finding any useful information anywhere

[@dg9015]

Hi guys im 52 just had results 12.4 340 my GP said I was in range and is normal for my age i sleep well gave up alcohol and eat healthy. Feel very lethargic though and suffer with adhd since teenager and depression anxiety which could be coincidence..would it benefit my if i took trt privately or is the GP right about my results

[@fishman80]

i just started. had my first dose last week. doc has me doing 200mg/1ml test cyp injections every 2 weeks so i have no idea what to expect. my T was at about 300 before i started treatment, im 41 years old.

[@johno6637]

Good luck,im 55 started trt myself 2 days ago,after much reading, doing test cyp 100mg a week . Feel exicted lol , been so low to long. Have nolva and arimidex at hand but doubtful will need it 🤞.

[@med-jx6tt]

How did the 200 every 2 weeks work out for you? My doctor has me on that dose. Kinda scared to start now that I see people having problems with severe anxiety

[@xxcapxr3611]

I am on 100mg testosterone cypionate and put my levels at 7-800. 1200 is if I did 200mg every week.

[@BC4SelfImprovement]

On about 200mg/ week for 3 years and feeling great

[@kdotlife4308]

Where from, online or doctor?

[@smiffyking5944]

Same here. Although I've been using 150mg a week for the past 6 months using gear from prestigepharmastore.com definitely recommend

[@kdotlife4308]

@@smiffyking5944 what are shipping times like?

[@smiffyking5944]

@@kdotlife4308 I live in utah. Takes around a week to get to me.

[@joeldunsdon9801]

Do you guys inject just once a week all year round? Never taking a week off?

[@richdude8150]

I started at 145 lbs 8 weeks ago and now I'm 167 . I am only on test E and I do 500 one week and 250 the next week with no change in my diet. This stuff is powerful. I take dhea / fish oil and that helps with keeping away the acne and I recently added 25 mg proviron daily

[@richdude8150]

@@MrAwrsomeness hours ago ? Bruh test E and sus takes like 3 to 5 weeks before you start feeling or seeing anything. Sounds like a good cycle tho? Ssid you using sus every seven days . Are you taking the 250 every week with it aswell????

[@richdude8150]

@@MrAwrsomeness ohh okay sounds good enough to help you feel great again. It's like the shit gives you back your youth. Throw 50 mg proviron daily with that and damn you will absolutely love how you feel after a couple of weeks

[@richdude8150]

@@MrAwrsomeness oh I didnt see the part where you said you're taking hcg. I never used that yet but wanna use it after my currently cycle. After my first cycle I never fully recovered from ED 100% now I use 5 mg tadafil every other day and it works fine but I would like to naturally recover and heard hcg would help . I didnt know how to pct first time around

[@MrAwrsomeness]

@@richdude8150 damn brother you should of definitely researched your pct better and yeah hcg injection ain't bad, straight into your stomach fat no pain

[@richdude8150]

@@MrAwrsomeness hmm please explain exactly what hcg does.. as far as I know its suppose to kick start your natural sperm production right ?

[@DavidMccallister65]

So I'm 39 and my doctor said my testosterone is at 720 and all my body building buddies are like "Damn! That's high!" But I don't feel like I'm full of testosterone🤷‍♂️ So how much should I start with to get closer to the 1000-1200 range?

[@niltomega2978]

Perhaps you tested during a spike? Regardless, that is a VERY high natural level. According to the Nation library of medicine normal levels are as follows. . Age-specific middle tertile levels were 409-558 ng/dL (20-24 years old), 413-575 ng/dL (25-29 years old) , 359-498 ng/dL (30-34 years old), 352-478 ng/dL (35-39 years old), 350-473 ng/dL (40-44 years old). source: pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36282060/ Your body is already producing. I'd stay with that :)

[@redicej5843]

When you're at 720, just don't start man!! You're gonna regret it, there's no way back. Took me 3 years of trial and error to get my levels stable and still have problems with excess estrogens. I was at150 when put on trt at 40 and tried everything else 1st.

[@DavidMccallister65]

@@redicej5843 why do you say there's no way back? Every doctor and study I've listened to or read says that after coming off, your natural test will go back to the same level as before you started within 6 months or so. 🤔🤷‍♂️

[@redicej5843]

@@DavidMccallister65 Eventually, but when at our age, it can take up to 2 years to come back to where it was but probably less. That's 2 years where all you've gained will be lost again..

[@RIBBY_BOY]

I like this Ben guy

[@germanfreighttrain3911]

Bodybuilders always said 150 mg once a week it's called cruising safe levels

[@russblevins8242]

Yes for body builders.. but starting and figuring out your tolerance, 150 would make a great difference for you

[@francesco0508]

I'm on 0.5 a week that's 100mg And it does shit as far as building muscle. It's good for mood, depression, and great for hard ons....... God damn it.... But you're not building muscle at a 100 mg a week. To build muscle on TRT you need over 200mg a week Anything below that is good enough for hard ons, that's about it. And if anyone says anything different, they're full of shit. This is exactly why doctors will not prescribe over 200mg a week. And if you're on 200mg , consider yourself lucky. Doctors Do not like prescribing that high.......

[@marleybe7255]

@@francesco0508100% confirmed. As a vet taking avg 500mg for 10 years then another 10 years of TRT at 150-300mg I can guarantee that below 200mg absolutely nothing happens in terms of strength and hypertroph. …For me at least

[@jamestait6524]

From what I understand, normal range for test output for that average man is between 4 - 11 mg per day. So let's say 7.5 mg puts you in the middle of that range. That comes out to about 50 mg/week. This means that if you only took 100 mg/week for your TRT, you'd be about double the average level of a normal healthy male. So for a guy doing 200 mg/week, their test levels won't be the weak link keeping them from making gains. I think way too many guys focus on making gains by upping the dosage while doing the same old workout.

[@riggs9688]

look at where 200mgs puts you in your bloodwork...

[@Kstephens07]

james tait The critical thing that you’re missing is the weight of the ester that’s attached. For example 100mg of testosterone cypionate is only about 68mg of actual testosterone. So technically 100mg of testosterone cypionate would be equal to the 70mg a healthy male would make per week.

[@richbest2059]

Because of how it works, 50mg would only work if your natural production was less than 50. That ratio works for any dose vs natural production.

[@alfredoh1089]

Just a question. Is 50mg a week will shut down your natural production of testosterone.

[@Bren689]

@@alfredoh1089 yes. Any exogenous administration of test will shut you down

[@linuskentr]

Did he just switch nano and milli? Is it 600-1200mg? That's an insane amount! 125-250mg should be max unless you want to die early.

[@daddydankmemes6260]

You don't know what you're talking about

[@madmechanic7976]

My Doctor just threw 200mg a week of TC at me . It was a little rough the first 3 weeks, however now I feel super normal, I feel good. I don't have any side effects and it's been 3 months.

[@MikeLopresti360]

Hi, sorry to bother you but how long would you say it takes before you started feeling optimal?

[@madmechanic7976]

@@MikeLopresti360 it seems to get better and better the longer I'm on it. I have learned to take it mid week that way the work week isn't so bad and the weekends are awsome. You will feel what I'm talking about. Optimization is like mechanical your a living being so once you settle into it you will feel when your right. My Doctor doesn't do blood work so I'll be replacing him soon. Once your on it your on it, your primary will write the script now with little to no interference. I think the trick is getting on it first, there seems to be a stigma attached to Testosterone. I felt "Optimal" around the first month because all my muscles got hard and I had alot of energy.

[@MikeLopresti360]

@@madmechanic7976 Thank you very much for the helpful comment :) And fortunately I have already started my TRT.

[@matiascabrera7984]

Mad mechanic hello, how long did it take for you to feel the change? I have started on 200/week on november 8th and dont feel different yet.. thank you!

[@MikeLopresti360]

@@matiascabrera7984 Read his replay, he did a great answer on that already. Cheers! By the way, it's still early for a lot of people I believe, so just keep at it :)

[@mixz9929]

My doc says he can only prescribe 750 however it was 1 at the start a couple months in knocked me down

[@mixz9929]

And won't put me back on the 1

[@krane15]

If you need TRT, you want to optimize the treatment, not simply normalize it. That mean the highest level you can achieve, before experiencing negative feedback. Typically in the 160-200mg/wk range. Otherwise, what's the point in treatment just be barely functional. The goal should be to optimize your health. Nobody want to just get by.

[@sircefiro]

I thought most trt guys were on 100-250, never heard of 50, when the time comes that I need it I hope I can find a good Dr, most Dr's even refuse to test for testosterone when I get a blood test, wtf

[@mikehammer2408]

WMD-C35 normal MD are totally dumb founded when it comes to TRT. they ho by the blood test ranges which are a Fn joke. You need to go to a specialist in Hormone replacement therapy. Their the only ones to trust. Hormones in men are just as complicated as women and are responsible for a ton of things. Good luck

[@sircefiro]

@@mikehammer2408 I'm in New Zealand where it's pretty hard to come by good help ffs.

[@Kstephens07]

WMD-C35 I have heard of some guys who are really sensitive. I know a guy who take 50mg a week split into two doses and his total testosterone stays above 800. Its pretty rare but there are certainly people out there.

[@stewartclark8760]

Just do it yourself. That's what I do. It's cheap. And I feel amazing. Testosterone is cheap. If you pay more than 20 pounds a vial your being mugged off. Blood tests privately cost me about 150 pounds a year. Job done 1000 ngdl for life

[@NiToNi2002]

Stewart Clark where do you get your vials from?

[@tboy5870]

I got my levels checked and i had 171 overall Test levels. and they give me 200mg a week, i feel like im almost normal maybe could use more but idk i need some expert guidance here.

[@qsdailydose8970]

I’m on 24mg daily and still having issues idk if I need more test or less test TT 830 (249-836) FT 24 (2-21) DHT 105 (12-65) TSH 2.13 (.4-4.5) E2 24 (11-43) H/H 53.1 SHBG 19

[@fridastiles7207]

if you have interest in getting some

[@fridastiles7207]

Look up this store on iG

[@fridastiles7207]

Nick_wintson✓°√

[@qsdailydose8970]

Frida Stiles interest in what? My test is from a Doctor pharmacy grade? I was wondering if I needed more test or less test to be optimized.

[@fridastiles7207]

@@qsdailydose8970 psychedelics

[@trickcyclist1]

I'm 50 & take 2 does of TRT a week, each of 125mg. What's the ideal time to check your test blood level ? Is it immediately after or before pinning ?

[@Chicharon_actual]

My clinic has me tested every 6 weeks. No injections prior to exam. So about 3 days after my injection.

[@MultiCamdaddy]

Hey man I'm 57 and my pain doctor started me on test 1ML every 2 weeks do you think I should go up I mean I want to feel it I quess it's 200mg every 2 weeks but I see men saying you can do up to 600 every weeks ? Can you feel a difference in your dosage? Please let me know thanks so much

[@clintbouck9161]

Thank you !

[@johnlapp2163]

Any bad effect for taking 200 a week? Is there a need to cycle?

[@akuma4u]

Thats a lot. 100 to 150 is usually more than enough to get a dude to upper normal level or even elevated. 200 is overkill for trt imo

[@209esov6]

My Trt dosage is 200 a week I go thru Viking alternative medicine and I get my blood checked every 10 weeks.I have doctor consultations etc...I'm ok at 200 myself.

[@akuma4u]

@@209esov6you guys must have high shbg. I got lower shbg and even at 80mg cyp a week i go elevated free and almost elevated total.

[@David-um4dy]

@@209esov6 how long you been on it bro? About to start my first at 250/week Any Performance improvements?

[@Antattack22]

Im about 200 mg a week and i feel good nothing really with estrogen but when i went over 200mg my estrogen kicked in big time

[@ivanrod533]

I was on 150mg for 1 month and levels came back at 1500, and 47.8 estrogen levels, I was having bad side effects. On month two they put me at 130mg and first week side effects already went away, I’ll see what my levels dropped down too after month 2.

[@Sara-bb2qg]

I was injecting 84 mg cyp per week. Had my levels check 3 days after injection and it was 1250 ng/dl. Before even getting checked it felt too high for me. Bumped down to 56 mg cyp per week and two days in I’m feeling was high strung.

[@ivanrod533]

@@Sara-bb2qg what where test levels before starting trt?

[@Gods5Monkeys]

I'm using Atrevis it says 60gm 20% topical. 4 clicks (1 ml) daily. It's been 6 months I started around 400 and now it's 600. I was hoping to get around 1000. I'm I doing something wrong? I've never taking T before I don't really know what I'm doing. My doctor is trying to push pellets. I don't really want to.

[@definitelyhuman661]

Why do some states(AL) not allow you to get you're trt shipped?

[@NoName-dq3qb]

Cuz they're haters

[@definitelyhuman661]

@@steroids3422 thank you very much brother.

[@epicchanges1072]

Go through Primebody bro- I got mine a couple weeks ago - I live in Alabama

[@definitelyhuman661]

@@epicchanges1072 Primebody. Thanks bro. I'm looking to make a change with my clinic.

[@davewilldoit]

I've always done about 800mg a week of test 400 and it Just boats me bad. I'm gonna try 200-250mg a week of test cyp and run 5 tabs of winny a day see how I go

[@leedandrea3266]

Doesn’t seem that the numbers get lower and lower on the ranges as time goes on? I believe that the original range at the was around 1500 for total T But even that is subjective. It’s the free T. That matters and some men feel good and optimal at 25 Free T. and some men are sick and are symptomatic at those levels. To be optimized I believe you need your Free T. Anywhere from 25 to 60 for some men not to be symptomatic no matter the total T. Ranges. Above that and HRT becomes a cycle. The levels needed to feel well are that level of no symptoms and you should feel great. Another observation is the do not harm oath of every doctor. Why would any doctor understanding the patients needs not follow this simple guideline? If we have not figured it out yet, most everything we are told is the truth is simply for the love of money is the root of all evil. Hope you find your answers. This is my opinion only as I am not a licensed by the state doctor. Good luck. 😎

[@jaybourbon8608]

I am currently on my 14th week of trt and I want to get my levels stable around 800.. What would you suggest as a good starting dosage.. I was currently taking 200mg every 2 weeks and I didn't like how I felt. I was very unstable, and had extreme highs and lows. My Dr. has me now on 60mg 2x a week in hopes that this will work better for me but I have to stay within 800 on the high end, so I want to get as close to this as possible to maximize my gains in the gym. I want to be around 800 per week. Would you feel that this is a proper dosage to get to around 800 and be stable? I know it varies for the individual but I need to get a starting point. I don't feel my Dr. is the most informed on current TRT protocol but he is willing to work with me.. Thanks.

[@punisher288]

How is that new dose working out for you man

[@jaybourbon8608]

@@punisher288 Experimented until I found my sweet spot. I now do 50mg 2x a week. Subcutaneously with a 28g insulin needle in my belly fat. My hemoglobin was jacked up at the higher dosage and I was also just not feeling right till I dropped the dosage and divided the shots to 2x a week every 3.5 days. More isn't always better. Feel way better now.

[@punisher288]

@@jaybourbon8608 thanks for your reaction man. I am always curious about what works for each individuel. I am going to do trt in the near future too I think. I have read much about people who inject more frequently and feel better. Some even do it daily but IM with a little needle. Maybe does a higher amount converse to much to estrogen for you and do you need to inject it even more frequently then

[@jaybourbon8608]

@@punisher288 So yourself a favor. Start low and work your way up. I did it wrong by starting high, and working my way down. So your research.. I found the subcutaneous injection is the best for me. Some of the more experienced guys do sub Q every day injections as low as 7mg a day every day and feel amazing. Anything more then twice a week isn't practical for me right now and I'm happy with the 2x a week protocol. More frequent injections means more stable levels and lower estrogen. Good luck!

[@punisher288]

@@jaybourbon8608 twice a week is good enough for most people as I have seen on the internet man. If your estrogen or SHBG gets too high then inject more frequent or less amount and it will go more down. And if the SBHG is too low, less injections and/or more amount of test. Shgb buffers the testosteron as I could read on internet. So some have the genetics more that they process the testosteron more quickly and they need to do inject it then more often still to be stable. Some people also here in Holland felt less effect with subq injections and fount out that IM gave a higher amount of total test. I am curious if you have heard the same man. Thanks for letting me know all of this till now already!

[@abztraktt6403]

THIS IS NOT TRT

[@kristijantandara1682]

Actually yeah, it's not. It's just using testosterone to feel & perform better, but who cares? The guy is clearly well-informed and seems responsible enough to not abuse it.

[@daniroadto900lbsdeadlift4]

up to 1200 ng/dl is TRT. Above that you start getting into supra physiological levels. Just because the "normal" is 300-900 doesn't mean it's correct because this "normal" is based on the average of the population which as you know has decreased from the past. So in reality guys in the past could've had even levels of 1500 ng/dl NATURALLY(no TRT either).

[@bige2012]

too much dose- waist of $$, and increased likelihood of crappy sides!

[@jaysonthereal]

Can someone tell me what level they are talking about? TESTOSTERONE, TOTAL Or TESTOSTERONE, FREE

[@marleybe7255]

free

[@augustorvz3543]

200mg Test Cyp a week is great, if you take 50mg Proviron each day... 👍😀

[@jglencoe79]

Taking Proviron continuously? Or cycle of every 90 days for a couple of weeks?

[@tzahi12370]

You don't need proviron to add..200 mg a week is high-end TRT dosage.. I'm on 150 mg a week and I'm good ..wtf are you talking about??

[@209esov6]

Lmfao! Ya don't need Proviron at 200 mgs a week.

[@edinart]

friend took 125 a week and its highest natural level we tested in lab 9 79 ug/l i have natural 4,7

[@6packonlyripped604]

What?

[@andyo5883]

Have low t myself, ( 6.1 ) which is very low . All other blood work was perfect . I’m looking on taking sus 250 . I’m 40 years old , had the snip so no issues around fertility. I’m going to start at 125 mg every 4th day . ( It would work out 218 mg a week ) I’ve been referred to enduro but a 5 month waiting list . So I’m going to start my self administered TRT at 125 mg of sus every 4th day and will continue to get checked by gp to see what my blood work is like in 3 months: Has anyone here experience with the 200 to 220 mg a week dosage? If so any feedback on your experience would be greatly appreciated Thank you in advance

[@ampuiaralte835]

Ive been have 300 per week Im 33 years old...been working out for 10 years but only started taking it this year. And i find that I feel great. And no side effects tho they're hyped as shit. I got none. Maybe just my luck.

[@QuantumOfSolace1]

Man - I am on 200mg a week. First 3 weeks almost nothing. Week 4 and 5 its started - cramps, night sweats, sweating, retaining water, gaining weight - 12 lbs. waking at 2 in the morning, no change in the bedroom, and my full head of hair - shedding. I am on 100mg DHEA, and T3 and T4 pills. It Shook me up- week 6 I shot half a dose. Will take second half in 4 days. Everything I was hoping to cure got worse!

[@6packonlyripped604]

@@QuantumOfSolace1 lol

[@jj691]

@@QuantumOfSolace1 I would get bloods checked. 4-6 weeks is more then enough time to ensure your levels. I’m going to assume your dose is to high, but only bloods will tell that.

[@jj691]

@@QuantumOfSolace1 or could be the other medicines you are taking. I would drop everything and take just test for 6 weeks. Check bloods again, then do process of elimination.

[@albertsteptoe3710]

Will 1ml test a week for 12 week cycle help get some build and muscle ?

[@Joe-v5y1j]

I take 100 a week once, my numbers went to 500, how or what do I say to get my endo to raise my dose ? I started at 100 a week , see my endo next week and want to raise it until I notice benefits as I don't notice anything so far, I told her I don't notice any benefits so she sent for blood work today then I go in a week to ask to raise it again.. I was at 500 my last test a month ago. Anyone know the right thing to say.. I don't know why I barley notice a thing on the 100mg shot bringing me to 500 from 150 160..maybe 500 level is too low still.. What can I say to make her raise it ?

[@Jajajajaja...1]

Im on 160 a week for TRT and hit a level around 1000. Does anybody actually use amounts as small as 50?

[@krane15]

A 50mg/wk would do nothing. I suspect it would be worse

[@joeabdo7343]

I feel great and I'm putting muscle on st 650 total t but my free t is high and estrogen lowmany many variables not just how much t

[@chevgr]

650 a week? i dont understand what he meant when he said men should be at 700-1200 levels. does that mean taking that level per week? that seems a lot

[@Venom1two3]

Greg C NO! He’s talking about total test level on lab work not dosage... for most people a dose of 100-150 mg/wk will put them at 550-800ng/dl total test ... which is optimal

[@AnonymousQwerty]

John Hopper Optimal is 900-1,200 ng/dl

[@Venom1two3]

Alex optimal for who? Nobody is naturally walking around with 1200...

[@AnonymousQwerty]

John Hopper Optimal for the average man, and yes they are. 1,200 is the high edge of the normal range.

[@jjrambo8785]

Test e 300 per week is the sweet spot for me 👍👍

[@nickmuaythaiandfitness]

jj Rambo me too! 💪🏼

[@jjrambo8785]

@@nickmuaythaiandfitness right on brother 👍

[@broodjebakpao1994]

I think everybody should do whatever they want with their body, but it seems to me at that high of a dose it's more of a permanent steroid cycle than TRT imho.

[@brettjackman6901]

@@broodjebakpao1994 derrrrrrrrrrr

[@broodjebakpao1994]

@@brettjackman6901 you having a stroke?

[@chrisreid7373]

I have 40mg gel caps. How many should i take a week?

[@luqmanlatif1358]

My recent blood test showing my T level 8.1 nmol/L I’m 47 I just started test enanthate 250 I’m planning to take 400mg every week is it too much for me?

[@zakiabegum5241]

150mg per week, do that for 6 weeks n see if u get sore and tired, then stick to it or bump up to 200mg . Everyone's different, experiment

[@boat73jr]

Is that what worked foe you?

[@briandavies149]

For me I have high total T around 800, but low free T. So optimal total test ranges are irrelevant to someone like myself when the bioavailable T is low.

[@chriswhynder8311]

do you use trt?

[@BLUFFIRL]

What's your free T?

[@jarvisstewart]

Is it possible to use anabolic steroids at a low enough dose that natural production of testosterone is not affected? Or at least prevent a total shutdown? Or will the human body always supress natural production when it detects exogenous hormones?

[@niltomega2978]

if you take testosterone for a 6 week cycle then get off your body should keep producing.

[@coldsmokepwrstroke]

I think if you need more then 500mg a week your diet and training needs work. Over compensating with hormones is always a bad idea and your asking for side effects that are not fun at all. I have been on trt from a young age, I’ve already learned all the lessons. My doctor gives me 100mg per week

[@tyv1383]

Not even that, 500mg a week with no symptom resolution means something else with you is incredibly wrong and you should deep dive into thorough testing lol

[@Cris-ho1ky]

Ciao. Quale è secondo te una fascia sicura di testosterone? 800-1000 ? Oppure 900-1200 ?

[@Gelufrizeru]

What abot 0,5 mg every 5 days guys? For trt dosage

[@DawgFL]

I'm 24 years old, 377 ng/dl, average at my age being mid 600's. I feel lethargic and generally like absolute shit. My test is not low enough to be treated however, but I dont want to wait anohter 40 of shittiness to get treatment. I'm thinking of doing self TRT, can anyone lead me in the right direction on how to get trustworthy stuff/their experience with it? I'ts hard to find information online since it's so taboo.

[@Jester-qy1zp]

It took me about a year and a half to go from your current numbers to “low”. I’d be willing to bet that since your numbers are already dropping, it won’t take long. Get your bloodwork done every 1-2 months

[@niltomega2978]

I agree with Jester 6262. I KNOW I had low T in my 20's but in the 80's -90's and no internet I was clueless to figure it out. I finally got on it in 2005 when i was 38. It TOTAL bullshit that the threshold is like 250 ng/dl to get on it. A man should be given the dosage that makes him feel at his optimum! There are things you can do to lower you T level before the blood test. One is lack of sleep, there are others but you need to Google them as I can't remember. As for getting T on the net its risky. Not that what you get will hurt you, its just that there is no real way to know how potent it is accept to take it then take a T blood test and compare. I would find way to lower it then get another test OR find a doctor who will still prescribe before teh low threshold

[@kramer174]

Check out peter uncaged MD. Or more plates more dates youtube channel, he owns part of a clinic and they're probably very open minded. Peter uncaged took me on when I showed bloodwork around 300.

[@eighterfromdecatur]

If you are in FL (which your screen name looks like) just file a TRT clinic near you and schedule an appt. they are super liberal down here about TRT and hand it out like candy. Especially in SoFlo. All of the clinics are doing tele appts now anyway so even if you are in nor the Florida you can still get from a clinic down south. It is super easy dude Like 200 a month and they mail everything right to your house. Meds, AI, HCG, needles and all

[@daniroadto900lbsdeadlift4]

go UGL until you find a good doctor this is what I'm doing rn(i'm 20 yr old 330 ng/dl). I just recently started and I fucking kid you not if you have depression/anxiety for no reason you WON'T regret this. And this is just the start I can't wait for other problems to get fixed :D. On regards to where to find shit, usually you can look for internet websites but also search a lot for reviews(not on their website duuh) and always test the code on the product at the pharmacy it comes from to see if it's actually legit. Bloodwork every 2 months or so and adjust dosage based on it / how you feel.

[@MartinTeerly]

Is 250mg per week ok for 135kg men ?

[@aleksandargalabov9923]

Im close to your kilos (130kg) and im using sustanon, 250mg per week , i feel good at the moment , not cheched my bloodwork

[@MartinTeerly]

@@aleksandargalabov9923 I'm 127kg now and still loosing weight. I top up my trt with deca 150mg

[@BigErnieBrown]

I'm 53 year old male. My testosterone level is 306.

[@Lipripper1047]

125ml a week is perfect for health and estrogen balance

[@tomwalker3734]

So gald i see this comment as ive propper looked into this and tgought a good dose for me would be 125mg a week of test cyp as my test levels are low. Not doing it to look good or get big just want my test level back to normal

[@fridastiles7207]

if you got interest in getting some

[@chaddobson9174]

I stayed on 600 at least of cypionate or suspension. 20 years and I’ve never had bad blood work and I’ve had my heart checked and the Dr said it was perfect I started at 20 and I’m 47 now.

[@davidrowan3853]

Any proof of that?? What else did you take?

[@chaddobson9174]

Yes but you won’t be seeing my records!

[@davidrowan3853]

@@chaddobson9174 don't think anyone can see the imaginary records Brad

[@chaddobson9174]

Then why ask

[@davidrowan3853]

@@chaddobson9174 to call you out on your bullshit imaginary claims brad

[@HikeRx]

Too high of testosterone levels can cause erythrocytosis which is probably the biggest risk

[@syberspy9]

Totally Natty, barely hit the gym and I'm at 735 at the age of 36. Some people must have some mad low test. Gotta get out there and be a man, work a real job and grind it out

[@krane15]

Yes, they're called seniors, for the most part.

[@lowe_the_showe202]

Is 125 mg even worth if for Test E for 10 weeks?

[@daniroadto900lbsdeadlift4]

No, TRT is for life bro...It's only if your test levels are low naturally. If you want to cycle however 125mg is quite useless if you're already at naturally good levels of testosterone. I would say 250mg/week is a good starting place.

[@gullysquid]

I love the way these guys discussed this. I didn’t know that some people have gone as high as 1200mg. My dumb ass medical provider put me on 50mgs a week. A year prior I tried it, they started with 100mg. I’ve always been on 100mg. Since I’ve been noticing all the symptoms of low testosterone levels. I did a blood test and I’m at 99 Test Serum, 23 Test total, 60 Test Bio. She still kept me on the same dose! Switching providers now but it’s frustrating for the 6mo I’ve been with her because I’ve had the lowest energy of my life, etc. And it’s been during this pandemic so a lot more time lifting could have been done and my wellness could’ve used a big kick. Also very low sex drive. I have been thinking about doing a cycle. I’ve been lifting for roughly 20 years. Lately not as intense or often. I was thinking about doing 400mg for 10 weeks. Inject 2x/week, 200mg each time(Wed, Sat???). I’m 38. For TRT is 100mg the standard dose. I have friends my age that are on 200mg or higher. They can still play 36 holes of golf. I’m stuck at 18. I’m not sure if that provider doesn’t really care about my wellness? Or does she think I’m going to abuse it?? Any thoughts/examples of TRT doses that you’re on or know about standard dose? Also just wondering if anybody has any thoughts of a possible cycle of 200mg 2x a week for 10 weeks? Cypionate only. I don’t want to get crazy big. Also I heard it’s possible this can help heal/lube some joints or injuries?? Thank you in advance. Sorry for the rant. Found out just barely about her dosing.

[@daniroadto900lbsdeadlift4]

100 mg / week is fine but if you really think about it 1200 was the norm back in the past. I start with 50 E3D but I'll be increasing to test how I feel.

[@newyorkforever5779]

the key here is the doctor, it really isnt fun but you need to find someone who knows things. 140mg is the average starting does. i need 230mg to trough at 900. im also 6 foot 4 250 pounds. most men need somewhere in 100-150mg to have higher numbers.

[@ramonbs6075]

go to a doctor man! It´s very variable. The difference between the dosis are key!

[@jegr3398]

Yeah I'm certainly certain that people should really realize just how very variable it is, you speak absolutely absolute truth 👍

[@narmypara100]

some doctors in the uk know jack shit hence why middle aged men self medicate at 200mg week

[@mmadmbjm]

HIT is best for optimal results.

[@jacobswedberg1402]

Test lvl is 189 free test is 3.6

[@albertsteptoe3710]

I’m thinking of starting a cycle or TEST . I love boxing training tho like heavy cardio Will this be dangerous while taking test & will it damage my heart ? .

[@Zxcvbnmpoiuytrewq]

On same boat. Did you start bro?

[@ezequielamaya2133]

600mg a week what yall think?

[@Demetrius4278ddfgg8]

I'm so nervous I just started trt today

[@Zxcvbnmpoiuytrewq]

How’s everything going bro? You doing good? Any s effects?

[@Demetrius4278ddfgg8]

@V omg I forgot about this. But everything is going much better for me. I'm sleeping better while working longer hours, my sex life improved leaps and bounds. I've also put on muscle while losing weight. I'm actually getting less irritated with situations which is the opposite of what I expected.

[@Zxcvbnmpoiuytrewq]

@@Demetrius4278ddfgg8 thanks a lot for the reply dude. Are you on just trt or doing hcg too? Hows your hair 😬 i want to try for like 4months cycle just to check how i feel. It would be awesome if you could advise and share some more thoughts

[@Demetrius4278ddfgg8]

@V well I'm currently doing trt while taking clomiphene. I've started dieting and exercising alot more and I see results in the gym way better. You still have to put the work in but the results are more prominent.

[@markhall9007]

Retired, what, you don’t look 65 years old!

[@WilliamsMadison-j7h]

Steroids greatly boosted my fitness progress, really helped me surpass previous milestones and achieve results more quickly.

[@Johnson-h1d]

I've been on TRT for about 8 months now and I can say at least for me it's changed my life. So many physical and emotional issues that this has changed. It has really helped. Plus changing my whole lifestyle, diet and exercise. I was 285, now I'm 235. I feel amazing.

[@TonyBennett-f7v]

Totally agree. Steroids helped me recover faster and maintain muscle mass, especially during intense training or after injury. It's amazing how they can support bone health as well, which is crucial for people with conditions like osteoporosis.

[@JustinBrown-jz2of]

There’s no doubt to the benefits of steroids. Honestly, it has greatly impacted my life. It played a major role in achieving my desired physique. People should learn not to abuse these substances and act like they are all bad.

[@declanh5434]

​Hey everyone, I’m looking for reliable sources for both steroids and protein supplements. I want to make sure I’m getting them from trustworthy sources. For protein supplements, I’m also interested in recommendations for reputable brands. Any suggestions or advice on where to find safe and high quality options?

[@DiegoPatrick6274]

Jeremyproteins is the person you want. He's the most knowledgeable about steroids and muscle-building supplements that I know.

[@mrshinybald2739]

Me pumping 500 😮😮

[@kenaultman7499]

I just keep it around 1k on a 1 week trough test, and do it with 110mg per week. Cuz, like he says, you just feel better at the higher end of normal. I also take 1/2mg of arimidex the day after my weekly injection. That keeps my e2 at 25. Stopped the hcg cuz I've got enough kids. Was taking 500iu per week. When we had our last one, I bumped it up to 500iu 3x per week. But, that is very important for younger guys if they even think they might have kids some day.

[@cale888]

What kind of test were you on? How much hcg did you have to take to maintain fertility?

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[@kenaultman7499]

@@cale888 Step 1 for you, is to find a doctor who specializes in TRT/endocrinology, and have them run the labs. They run one on me every 3-6 months, depending on how I'm feeling, and dial the numbers in. But, they also test so much stuff it would take awhile to list. Testosterone, free and bound. PSH. FSH. CBC. CMP. Estrogen levels, and on and on. If you're doing it all yourself, as someone with a medical and biological background, I can pretty much guarantee you're numbers are all over the place. You're probably infertile if you haven't done it with a doctor, and will take a bit of time to turn your boys back on to where you're not shooting blanks. Test cypionate. I literally answered your questions in the first comment... Kind of confused why you're asking for information that I've already provided TBH. For the individual with poor reading comprehension, if you've gotten this far... 500IU per week to maintain, 500IU 3x per week to conceive. But, it's also important to keep your e2 levels down as high estrogen isn't conducive to spermatogenesis. It takes you're body something like 1 month to create ejaculate that has sperm in it. If you don't follow the protocol exactly to the letter, it isn't going to work. It was hard enough with the HCG for us to concieve and still took the better part of a fjll year. Tldr. Go to an actual trt/hrt doc, and have them figure it out for you. That's literally why they exist.

[@kenaultman7499]

@@lady_fits sounds good! Although, I do see an anti aging/trt/hrt/endocrinologist, whatever you want to call him, who does all my labs and then get my meds free from the VA. I'll check out the content for sure though!

[@lady_fits]

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[@metafizikosigiorga7964]

Guys im17 i got600 how can i make it1000-1200?

[@GeorgeKnew]

Any opinion on low dose medical marijuana use once nightly when on TRT and HCG?

[@GeorgeKnew]

@@AmericanGlassInc I stopped TRT due to a DVT (blood clot)... probably related... the weed MIGHT be lifting your Estradiol levels a bit... maybe take some Boron daily to lower? OR try 3X/week pins to reduce aromatization? Or maybe very low dose Aromasin? Yes, 1498 seems too high... your Free t doesn't seem too bad at all... estradiol levels are not THAT bad with your T levels... Weird how a "normal" dose of T can spike your TT levels... were you low T to start, or just trying to improve muscle gains?

[@GeorgeKnew]

@@AmericanGlassInc Before you started TRT your Free T was 39??? Why would anyone allow you to do TRT when your Free T number was that high (too high)? 433 total T really is nor relevant... I wonder of your SHBG was really low to get that high of Free T? IF your Doc knows what he is doing... he should be able to get your numbers to a more "normal" level... if not... dump him... I have had a LOT of trouble finding a decent Doc in any field...

[@WebSurfingIsMyPastime]

@@AmericanGlassInc Your free T is low. My medical provider considers anyone with a free testosterone score of less than 250ng/dl as clinically in need of TRT. Get that shit fixed bro, lower your shbg with better nutrition.

[@Zookhaarh]

What type of testosteron are they talking about ?

[@iant419]

I have no idea. Sustanon is wayyy different than trenbolone 🤷‍♂️