Hi everyone,
I’ve decided to try TRT to see if it improves my quality of life. I will be getting T and HCG from UGL.
My numbers are:
Total T - 17.8nmol/L which is ~500ng/dl (range 8.6-29.0)
Free T - 447 (range 200-620)
SHBG - 21 (range 18.3-54.1)
Estradiol - 116 (range 55-165)
Age 30
Weight 220lbs (quite a bit of fat)
I would appreciate some advices on my protocol.
I want my numbers to be near the top range (1000-1100).
What would be a good dose to start considering my bodyweight?
How much HCG should i use to stay fertile?
And finally, should i take an AI or should i wait until my first blood test is done after a month or so?
Imo, your E2 is high already, which is contributing to your low energy, and that's likely due to the extra weight you are carrying. If not already, start with working out. Put cardio first, it puts you in an aerobic state (raises your heart rate), then hit the weights sticking to basic compound movements, and some assistance exercises. The key is to maintain the intensity as it will keep that elevated heart rate, and burn a shitload more calories via those heavy compound movements. 15-20 mins of interval cardio + 40 mins of high volume-short rest weight lifting, and you will melt away the pounds. It's also taxing to the endocrine system, so ease into it. Within a month you will notice a huge difference. Within 4-6 months you'll be a different man.
There's also the question of diet. If you drink, consider stopping. Overhaul your entire diet. Don't cook? Now is a great time to learn. Alcohol is great at pushing up your E2, plus terrible for weight. Your test levels are solid, and SHBG is great, so there's no need to take exogenous test. To do so is a personal choice, but I believe a careless one.
If you think pushing your FT up to 1000 is going to make everything great you are in for a world of difficulties.
My FT at 120/wk is same as yours, my shbg is twice as high, and I donate blood every 4 months to keep hemoglobin and hematocrit in check. I've had my FT at 1000. felt great in the gym, but that's about it. If you are a high E2 converter, which you will be due to your excess weight, that is a mess you are not ready for.
You're 30. Kick yourself in the ass and put the work in the gym, and as much other physical activity you can take advantage of. If you want an extra edge in shedding the weight, research the shit out of ketosis and the keto diet.
My advice is sincere, you don't need test, and you are going about it all wrong. Feel free to tell me where to put my advice, but I've learned lessons you haven't. My bet is that once you shed the weight you will feel so good that trt will be a distant afterthought.