need info on experienced people on HRT with good HDL

[Pistol]

Hi guys, I was curious on people who are on HRT (Hormone Replacement Therapy). I was wondering what HRT dosages or protocol you are taking? and if it has effected your HDL (good cholesterol) negatively, positively, or stayed unchanged? I realize that there other factors that can effect HDL levels. The reason I ask is I am 38 and I am thinking about HRT. And obviously when you are on HRT, it is pretty much for life.
Thanks

 

[Trainwreck80]

I'm on 125mg a week and mine is unchanged for the most part. My triglycerides are lower though now.

 

[Pekkerwood]

On HRT, HDL is 72 and unchanged.

 

[ericraven2003]

On 100mg per week my numbers were great. I was taking it with GH too during the same time.

 

[Diesel1981]

28 y/o TRT.

100mg test cyp every 6 days. 250iu HCG day before injection.

BP ~110/70
Triglycerides 74
Total Cholesterol 174
HDL 43
LDL 116
Chol/hdlc ratio 4.0

The only thing that is ever elevated is my creatinine level. But it is 1.44 Range is .80-1.3

Doctor said that is normal for an athlete with high protein diet.

I do not take any supps whatsoever besides a multi. Occasionally protein powder. That's it. I rely on good food and cardio to keep everything in range.

 

[taba]

I have been on hrt doses for a couple of years now. I cruise and blast. My cholesterol came back 140. BP came back 112/73. I think it's because I don't eat fatty foods and processed foods. No fast food. Maybe in a pinch sure. I do have pizza once a week with the kids but we cook from scratch for the most part. My readings are much higher when I'm going all out with a bulker blast but values always come back down with a few weeks once I start dieting.

 

[Pistol]

Thanks guys, I really do appreciate your feed back.

 

[GoneForever]

26 y/o

150mg test cyp and 250iu's hcg 2x per week. A litte GH too

Everything is always good but hdl when im eating clean. Good total, low triglycerides, good LDL but hdl is always not great. usually 30's.

 

[hawkmoon]

Depends on the individual - however...

This well-known study showed very little impact to lipid with 10 weeks @ 600mg.

10wk HDL dropped 4 pts, and LD dropped 7 pt.s and Tri dropped even further with 21 pts.


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I think 125mg a week should be fine for just about anyone; though you would be wise to consider your current levels and family history.

 

[Mr.Bungle]

I cruise at 500mg sometimes and keep hdl about 45 and ldl in the normal range(can't remeber the number but doc said it was good) triglycerides good. But to do the I had to eliminate AI's and add red yeast rice and fish oil.

 

[saudades]

I've been on 300mg/week before, but I'm now at 150mg/week. HDL did lower, but my LDL has always been low, too. My last cholesterol test showed me at 25 HDL and 104 LDL for a total of 129. I seem to have good genetics for naturally low cholesterol I guess.