I’m planning to go on cycle soon and want to get my first full blood panel done in the next few days.
Which markers should I make sure to include in the bloodwork?
My plan afterward is to run Test E at 250 mg per week, injected every other day, and then get bloodwork again after 6 weeks.
Should I already have both an AI and tamoxifen on hand just in case, or should I wait until the 6-week bloodwork results before making any decisions?
Also, if I notice signs of high estrogen/aromatization before the 6-week mark, would it make sense to get bloodwork done earlier and then only use medication if the bloodwork confirms that it’s needed?
Which markers should I make sure to include in the bloodwork?
My plan afterward is to run Test E at 250 mg per week, injected every other day, and then get bloodwork again after 6 weeks.
Should I already have both an AI and tamoxifen on hand just in case, or should I wait until the 6-week bloodwork results before making any decisions?
Also, if I notice signs of high estrogen/aromatization before the 6-week mark, would it make sense to get bloodwork done earlier and then only use medication if the bloodwork confirms that it’s needed?
These are your blood markers you should get checked before start taking AAS and when you did your first 6 weeks on, then every few month:
Total testosterone, free testosterone, LH, FSH, E2, Prolactin, SHGB, CBC, PSA, lipid panel, kidney function, HbA1c
Im really hoping you dont rly mean to do 250mg Test EOD cuz that would be 1g a week completely nothing you should do as a first timer.
Also why chosing to inject EOD test when 2 times a week is conpletly doing what you want. You just add a lot of local trauma and upping the risk of scar tissue on your muscles.
For the AI, yes to be prepared it does makes sense to already have ONE AI on hand when you start taking test, you should take it just when your E2 is way out of range in the high numbers.
For tze last question, yes you always get checked if you stsrt feeling strange/off, not when you already grew tits.
To have fixed check ups every few weeks is the base, it doesn't mean to wait until when you start feeling off.
Reactions: DonvitosharkoneThe reason I was considering EOD injections is that, from what I've read, more frequent injections can help keep testosterone and estradiol levels more stable, potentially reducing hormonal fluctuations and side effects. I also thought it might provide more consistent blood levels throughout the week compared to larger twice-weekly injections.
Test EOD is elite athelte min maxing.
As a recommendation for your first cycle go with the 2x a week/E4D akd after 4-6 weeks test your E2.
But!
Testosterone below marker
Androgen index below marker
Hba1c at higher diabetes risk (did you do a plain testing? So in the morning nothing consumed before? If not pls do another like that to be sure abt diabetes risk)
Liver good
Hdl ldl try very good
Psa very good
(Metroc scale to judge results are based whats considered normal in germany/eu who complied
The sad thing is that the dermatologist stopped the medication, because there’s actually no real reason to do so.
Recalculating your eGFR using Cystatin C is definitely something you should do... If your Cystatin C-based eGFR turns out to be normal, it means your kidneys are completely fine, and the previous result was just a consequence of your lifestyle. Maybe.
There is also something else... a urinalysis with microscopic sediment examination. If your urine is clean (no protein or blood), your kidney tissue is most likely undamaged.
Additionally, there is the urine albumin--creatinine ratio (UACR). This is the most sensitive marker for detecting damage to the kidney filters.
Keep this in mind.
And your diet should be re-evaluated, because it’s very likely not quite right for you.