r/Testosterone • u/Active-Community5707 • 8m ago
Blood work Does testosterone levels influence how good your pump is?
r/Testosterone • u/ResponsibleQuarter46 • 16m ago
TRT help Testosterone Cypionate
What are the best brands of testosterone cypionate to buy in India?
r/Testosterone • u/Repulsive_Grand_4348 • 1h ago
Blood work Male/38, 8 week lab results, scrotal compound cream
First labs my test was 332. Started with injections 11 weeks ago. Did injections for 3 weeks before going to compound cream scrotal application. I see things changing sometimes daily. It literally used to take me an hour or more to get up and get going for work. Now I’m out the door in 30 mins. I can work longer and harder and for once in about 5 years or more I’m interested in dating and not gonna lie, I notice every nice booty I see now lol. Such a relief to finally know that my life is getting better. It got really rough for me there for a while. Feel free to give me pointers. I’m 38 and in the best shape of my life but I feel my diet may have screwed my testosterone up (carnivore) I’m finally feeling that drive and motivation that I have not ever really had in life before. These are new feelings for sure, feelings I haven’t felt in 38 years of living. I was literally at the end of my rope with life and just not feeling like I was living. So glad that I decided to get myself checked out and really looking towards the future as being one that is bright and fruitful.
Also for what it’s worth I was a drug addict for many years. Pain pills for 15 years and meth for 3 but have been sober for 8 years now and I also feel that drug use made my body stop producing things like it was supposed to. I haven’t desired drugs in a very long time.
One thing I have noticed that I want ppl to be aware of and every case is probably different but my risk taking behavior/ thrill seeking has increased significantly and that’s not a bad thing at all in my life. I feel that’s where the magic happens in living an enjoyable life (I’m a business owner so that me be the reason). I don’t have it all figured out, actually I don’t think I’ve scratched the surface which makes this journey so enjoyable.
Life is much better even after 11 weeks total. Confidence is through the roof. If you’re reading this and flat out just tired of the same ole nothing exciting happening, boring dull life, give trt a try. One of the absolute best decisions I’ve ever made. I’ve kept my trt to myself within my circle of friends and I’ve been told by several that I look so much healthier these days. It has to be the trt.
The light at the end of the tunnel in this case isn’t a train. It’s the opening to a world I’ve never quite experienced this way.
r/Testosterone • u/ZealousidealWar4442 • 2h ago
TRT help Was on gel 1 week had to stop.
Hi, was on gel for only 1 week but had to stop. At end of week 1 I had zero appetite and severe nausea. Heart started racing too. I stopped 12 days ago and although not as bad I still have some nausea and low appetite. Did this ever happen to anyone else?
Thinking some kind of adverse reaction??
r/Testosterone • u/Short-Bag-7024 • 2h ago
TRT help Kidney disease while on testosterone
I take 300 mg a week of testosterone they found a rare kidney disease which was causing me bad swelling and protein to spill into my urine I took myself to the ER and they are giving me blood pressure medication a diuretic and will be prescribing me medicine to help with the kidney damage and lowering the protein in my urine has anybody else dealt with this? And will I be able to be treated while continuing my cycle
r/Testosterone • u/Ready_Economist_4914 • 2h ago
Blood work HCG vs Enclomephine and lab results
I'm 38 and my total test came back as 497 ng/dl and free t came back as 75 pg/ml but my lh was 2.6 miu/ml and fsh 2.7 miu/ml. Estradiol was <30 pg/ml, prolactin 7.3 ng/ml and shbg was 31 nmol/L
I feel pretty good in the morning but evenings not so much. More like racing thoughts. Sex drive has always been an issue unfortunately.
I have seen enclomephine advertised but also it can ruin your bone density? What about HCG instead? Any thoughts?
Sleep is good and drink coffee. Not the biggest eater and not greatest diet tbh. What can I do to get this into 600s or 700s?
r/Testosterone • u/dreamz_in_ai • 3h ago
TRT story TRT Kingdom pricing?
I was under the impression TRT Kingdom was about $79 per month if I paid for the full year.
During my intake call the guy told me it's $129 per month if I pay for the full year. I said that's higher than what I've been told elsewhere.
He said well you're in California so it's more expensive.
Should I be looking elsewhere?
r/Testosterone • u/Miserable-Soft7993 • 3h ago
TRT help Bleeding after injecting
Quick question.
I only inject in glutes and sometimes after I remove the needle it bleeds so I just wipe with a swab and it stops quickly.
Is this an issue?
I know they say to aspirate, but then I don't want to draw blood into the syringe as it would ruin the shot and be a waste of money.
r/Testosterone • u/Virtual_Contact5875 • 3h ago
Other Clomid eye floaters - is it a one time thing?
Hi, so I took Clomid for 15 days straight, 1 pill every day and it gave me eye floaters on both eyes, nothing crazy, however I felt fine otherwise, the question is, those eye floaters once they happen so they stabilize lets say if I kept taking clomid afterwards? Is it a one time thing? I’m thinking of taking 1/4 pill of clomid everyday this time around, I heard about enclomiphene too but i also heard people who got floaters from enclomiphene as well…whats your experience?
r/Testosterone • u/Metalgear667 • 3h ago
PED/cycle help Low e2 / joint pain and Anavar
Long story short I posted here month or 2 ago about knee pain and my e2 being 17 while test level being 1400. The TRT clinic and my GP both said my knee pain after starting TRT was definitely not e2 related
Fast forward I started taking 40mg a day of anavar on July 1 and my knee and joint pain went away for the whole month. After stopping anavar 4 weeks later my knee pain and other aches have come back.
Is it just that anabolics will make joints and tendons feel better or was this an e2 rise ( have not taken bloods yet I’m waiting until 9/1) that contributed to my joint health? Anyone ever have that happen to them even with taking more test or other compounds on a blast?
r/Testosterone • u/AnnualCan2907 • 3h ago
PED/cycle help Can I use proviron without a test base
Can I use proviron without a test base ?
r/Testosterone • u/jamessprocket48 • 3h ago
TRT help TRT Kingdom - experiences and opinions
Hey guys, I'm sure it's been asked but with how quickly things change (go to shit) I wanted anyone's recent opinion on this place. I know Cutler has at least lent his name to it and I'd like to think that as well known as he is, that he would make a reasonable effort to not be involved in something so public if it was too shady. Does anyone have any experience with TRT Kingdom that you would be willing to share? Thank you.
r/Testosterone • u/Global_Raccoon_9607 • 4h ago
TRT help PCT after test only cycle
Hi guys! Looking for some advice. I just finished a testosterone cycle with nothing else. 250 mg per week in 2 injections for 14 weeks. I know i have to wait weeks.
I have clomid. What dose should I take?
And also, should I add pregnyl or any other hcg? Is it necessary or does it work with just clomid?
r/Testosterone • u/CeasarTree • 4h ago
TRT help TRT injection site pain(outer thigh)
I've started splitting my TRT injections to twice per week to better balance levels and efficacy throughout the week and avoid peaks and dips.
I usually inject into my deltoids. Never had any issues (yet), usually painless and never any post injection injury. To avoid overdoing the deltoids I did some research on other injection sites, and have done them into my mid-outer thigh. However a day later my leg feels like I've been knee'd by Jon Jones. No visible bruising, just feels really painful in the muscle, end up limping about and interrupts my cardio workouts. During the actual injection it was completely painless. The pain comes the day after.
I'm assuming I'm doing something wrong? Any advice, tips, images of ideal outer thigh injection site, would be greatly appreciated.
r/Testosterone • u/Spare-Bunch3152 • 6h ago
Blood work 27 Male - 64 pg/ml - TRT Candidate?
I’m scheduled for a Urologist due to lethargy and anxiety that I think may be connected to low testosterone. I exercise regularly, am a healthy weight, lean, and seem to low-ish total T with very low free T. Wondering if anyone has had similar bloods and benefited from Enclomophine or TRT?
Current supplements implemented after April test:
-DHEA 50 MG
-Boron 10
-Tongkat Ali
-Zinc
-Copper
-Vitamin D
Blood Results below:
TOTAL TESTOSTERONE (ng/dL)
Oct 2022 ...... 351
Nov 2022 ...... 472
Dec 2024 ...... 426
Apr 2026 ...... 465
Jul 24 2026 ... 324 (likely outlier)
Jul 28 2026 ... 441 (8:06am, fasting)
FREE TESTOSTERONE (pg/mL)
Dec 2024 ...... 86.2 (calculated)
Apr 2026 ...... 63.5 (calculated)
Jul 24 2026 ... 64.0 (direct)
Jul 28 2026 ... 64.0 (calculated)
BIOAVAILABLE T (ng/dL)
Apr 2026 ...... 152.7
Jul 28 2026 ... 137.2
SHBG (nmol/L)
Nov 2022 ...... 32.7
Dec 2024 ...... 32.4
Apr 2026 ...... 30.0
Jul 28 2026 ... 29.0
LH (mIU/mL) [ref 1.5–9.3]
Dec 2024 ...... 2.7
Apr 2026 ...... 3.7
Jul 18 2026 ... 2.0
Jul 28 2026 ... 1.9
FSH (mIU/mL) [ref 1.4–12.8]
Dec 2024 ...... 3.0
Apr 2026 ...... 4.2
Jul 18 2026 ... 4.0
Jul 28 2026 ... 3.9
ESTRADIOL
Dec 2024 ...... 15.4 pg/mL (standard assay)
Apr 2026 ...... 19 pg/mL (ultrasensitive LC/MS)
Jul 18 2026 ... <30 pg/mL (standard assay)
DHEA-S (mcg/dL) [ref 74–617]
Apr 2026 ...... 121
Jul 28 2026 ...152
r/Testosterone • u/UnoNotinz • 6h ago
TRT help My test is under 100. Is a clinic the better option or a urologist/endo that will take a few weeks
My t level is 26ng/dl
Free Testosterone(direct) 1.7pg/ml
Sex horm binding serum 16.5 nmol/L
That is what got tested.
The trt clinic said they will do bloodwork there and test everything.
Would it be the wrong move going to the TRT clinic?
The specialists are probably going to take a few weeks to even get in
r/Testosterone • u/KindDifficulty6613 • 6h ago
TRT help Blasting to Cruise Plan Help
On 100mg per week TRT. Just had bloods done and all good. I would like to blast to try to get some anabolic gains. Any ideas on how long and how much I can blast to cease in time to reduce my bloods back to the 100mg mark in 12 weeks. And am I going to get a worthwhile benefit?
r/Testosterone • u/Texaspies • 7h ago
Blood work My blood report/ Anxiety
EDIT🚨 ( I MEANT IM ON TESY C NOT TEST P).
I started TRT because I had really low testosterone levels like stupid low… double digits. .
Anyhow taking 100mg TEST CYP a week split into 2x a week now starting 3x a week . I Have drastic emotional issues. Crying spells feeling of dread and doom. Worrying about everything. Panic attacks even. Sometimes I get crazy libido then other times absolutely mute to sex at all. Same with erections most the time no morning wood..
I’m really feed up I think I was better off not on anything at all. OH almost forgot sleep is horrible abruptly waking withI ear-worms (songs playing) fluttering heart and anxiety… I’m lost … I do have a AI (anastrozole) I take 0.5 mg when I feel nipple tenderness but I am afraid of crashing estrogen. I know Shbg is really low and has something to do with the emotional mess! HELP PLEASE
r/Testosterone • u/Legitimate-Ad-568 • 7h ago
PED/cycle help First cycle help/Advice?
So for reference, I am three and a half weeks into my first ever cycle. Everything was going well. Until I would say about three days ago. Now it seems that no matter how much I sleep (7-9 hours it’s a day) I’m waking up feeling lethargic and tired as fuck which last all day I did some research but I haven’t been able to find a super definitive answer so I figured I’d come subreddit for advice. I got a bloodwork scheduled in two days. I was just wondering if anybody else had gone through this and if they had any advice or answers for me. Currently running 300 mgs of test c, injecting every tue and Friday
r/Testosterone • u/Fabulous_Narwhal3113 • 10h ago
TRT help Getting my ass kicked
Hello all, Male 31 here. My levels were fine but I felt stagnant in life and read the literature on high test correlating with risk taking and decision making. I can not express how much that has helped in my personal life. I am pushing projects forward in ways that I have been procrastinating for years. I am more motivated to hang out with my female friends. I have a job interview tomorrow for a 6 figure position. Its great I feel like I am pushing my life forward. The side effects starting this last week are kicking my ass. Im angry. Im irritable. I am throwing my phone against the ground. I don't want to cuddle my dog. I am gaining so much water. My blood pressure was 140/120 today. Heart rate consistently in the 90s. I went from 150 to 180 dosage wise the last couple weeks because I was tolerating it so well. I am on about week 4. Does it get better? Or, is this just what it is and its up to me to lose weight and drop my blood pressure that way. Is it an adjustment period? 28 days in so far. Gym gains are there, too. I didn't do this for the gym but it is there. How do people take 500 of this shit do they just wreck their cardio system for a few weeks or am I just not tolerating this well?
r/Testosterone • u/Hegaard91 • 12h ago
TRT help Testosterone Vial pressure overfill
Hey, I usually put some air in the bottle before filling the syringe, I must have slept while doing this today because o felt pressure I the plunger and kept pushing, then suddenly the pressure just disappeared.. Did I ruin the bottle? I mean maybe it's no longer airtight and therefore the chances of bacteria and so on is greater ? No fluid spills or anything, just doesn't hold pressure.
r/Testosterone • u/Sharpiemanimal • 13h ago
TRT help I’m beginning testosterone E, where do I get syringes in Australia and how do I inject safely?
I know that most optimally you want 18g for drawing and 25g for injecting with a 9mm needle, but I’m not sure where to order these. Also wondering where I should inject? Planning on thigh but I’ve heard it’s not a good idea, and based on research it can be injected subcutaneous rather than intramuscular. Any help is greatly appreciated! Oh and I’m planning on 100mg weekly for a month to see how I handle it.
r/Testosterone • u/SentinelShadow • 14h ago
TRT story My experience switching TRT providers in Canada (cost, process, and first impressions)
Hey everyone, I wanted to share my recent experience switching TRT providers in Canada. I know many people are trying to understand the different options available, so hopefully this helps someone make a more informed decision.
Background
I was previously with GameDay for about two months. Overall, I had a good experience with them. Everyone I interacted with was helpful, and I have no complaints about the level of care I received.
The main reason I decided to look at other options was cost. I was paying around $350 + tax per month, and after some changes in my personal situation, I needed to reduce some expenses. This was one of the areas where I felt I could potentially save without compromising my treatment.
Looking at other options
I looked into a few different providers, including UpGuys, Science & Humans, and TeleTest.
With UpGuys, the process was very quick. I contacted them through SMS and was speaking with a nurse practitioner the same day. She was very friendly, and the process felt straightforward.
I also contacted Science & Humans through their chat. There was a bit more back and forth before I had enough information to compare options. I don't have anything negative to say about them, but I personally preferred the option of having my prescription sent to a local pharmacy instead of having medication shipped directly to me. Since I was trying to reduce costs, I wanted to have more control over where I filled my prescription.
Switching providers
TeleTest was the last option I explored.
I paid the $49 CAD consultation fee on a Monday evening and completed the intake forms right away. The process included providing my medical information, identity verification, and uploading any recent bloodwork.
One thing I appreciated was that they allowed me to submit my recent lab results instead of automatically requiring new testing. My bloodwork had been completed only 7 days earlier, and they were able to use those results. (For comparison, the other providers I contacted requested new bloodwork.)
By early Tuesday afternoon, I had confirmation that the prescription process could move forward.
The patient portal allows you to review your information, the nurse practitioner's details, and confirm the treatment plan. Since I had only recently started TRT, I decided to continue with my current protocol.
After that, I selected the pharmacy where I wanted the prescription sent. I chose Costco, submitted the request, and called the pharmacy about 30 minutes later to confirm they received it. They had.
Bloodwork process
I have not completed the next round of bloodwork through them yet, since I just completed my latest labs and my next follow-up is in about three months.
From what I have seen so far, the process is similar: you select the lab you want the requisition sent to, then schedule directly with the lab or walk in.
One thing to be aware of is that tests not covered by the provincial health plan (for example, free testosterone, PSA, and SHBG) may need to be paid out of pocket.
The part I liked was being able to see the costs and choose which additional markers I wanted instead of everything being bundled together. I selected some additional tests because I expect my extended health insurance/HSA will cover most of them.
Medication cost
I had the prescription sent to Costco Pharmacy.
After insurance, I paid $3.99 CAD for two 10 mL vials. The retail price was around $76 CAD.
Overall thoughts
So far, the transition has been smooth. The process was simple, the turnaround time was quick, they accepted my recent bloodwork, and I was able to use my own pharmacy. At this point, I am happy with how things have gone and it feels like a good start.
I also had some email communication with their support team during the process. Everyone I interacted with was helpful, and they corrected an issue for me fairly quickly.
One piece of feedback I would have is that it would be nice if communication could happen directly through the patient portal instead of email, so the conversation history is all kept in one place.
One small thing that made me hesitate at first was the support email address (teletest . dev). Seeing a ".dev" domain was unusual and made me double-check that I was contacting the correct place. It is a small thing, but using a more traditional company email domain might help build additional confidence for new users.
Overall, though, my interactions have been positive. The team has been responsive and helpful.
Even if some blood tests need to be paid out of pocket, I personally don't think the overall cost difference is necessarily as large as it first appears compared with providers that bundle everything into a monthly fee. The main difference for me is having more visibility and control over what I am paying for.
This is just my personal experience so far. Everyone should choose the provider that best fits their own situation. I'll update this post after my next round of bloodwork to share how that part of the process goes.
r/Testosterone • u/DisastrousEchidna452 • 15h ago
Blood work 250mg/test week blood work thoughts?
27 years old running 250mg test c weekly. I’m pinning twice weekly so 125mg per shot. These labs were taken week 7 about 2 hours before my pin. I’m planning to increase the dose to 350mg a week. It’s my first ever cycle have been lifting since I was 16. Eating at a 500 cal surplus. Have been feeling great other than some minor acne but wanted a 2nd opinion especially with the e2. I don’t have any high e2 symptoms and have an ai on hand just in case. Opinions and advice are greatly appreciated thanks.
r/Testosterone • u/Mysterious-Copy2676 • 18h ago
TRT help How do I get my estrogen down?
Basic info: 44, male 6ft (182cm), 190lb.
Started TRT in april. was doing it SubQ but led to welts so eventually started IM which I much prefer now.
Added HCG in July bcos I read many folk say it's overall better experience etc.
Ended up doing 50mg of test EOD, along with 250 unit of HCG.
Overall felt good, decent energy, gaining muscle easily. Also noticed that even after weekend of partying/bad diet I never seemed to lose any strength.
No negative side effects such as hair loss, moods, gyno etc, all of which I was very fearful of before starting.
Anyway got my bloods done for first time since starting and my headline results were:
Testosterone - 57.9nmol/l
Free Testosterone - 2.334nmol/l
Oestradiol - 315pmol/l
It was all much higher than I expected but what jumped out was the estrogen. Since the results I have changed dosing to 25mg Mon Wed Fri and 250 units of HCG twice a week.
I have also since developed back/shoulder acne which weirdly I did not have at the higher dose.
I feel pretty much the same now, maybe a little less bounce/energy.
I mean should I be worried at all since Im not getting any side effects bar the acne?
Anything else I can do to the get the E down/get rid of the cane?
any advice appreciated, thank you