Timing for TRT test

[Quad-smack]

If someone was coming off some somewhat HTPA suppressive supplements - what would be the best amount of time to wait for a blood test for T levels? My goal is to be low enough to get my MD to put me on TRT.
The 1/2 life of my supplement(s) is between 48 & 72 hours. I don't want to wait too long and crash completely. I have my PCT in hand to start right after the blood work is done. Should 6 - 7 days be about right?

 

[machola]

If someone was coming off some somewhat HTPA suppressive supplements - what would be the best amount of time to wait for a blood test for T levels? My goal is to be low enough to get my MD to put me on TRT.
The 1/2 life of my supplement(s) is between 48 & 72 hours. I don't want to wait too long and crash completely. I have my PCT in hand to start right after the blood work is done. Should 6 - 7 days be about right?

i'd say go ahead and crash. you didn't hear it from me but drinking alcohol, malnutrition, and overtraining are known to lower t levels....

 

[ojs]

i'd say go ahead and crash. you didn't hear it from me but drinking alcohol, malnutrition, and overtraining are known to lower t levels....

I wait about 5-6 weeks coming off of Test Cyp and EQ. The day before my blood work I smoke a little weed, drink alcohol and try and get less than 4 hours sleep. I don't normally smoke weed or drink heavy. This is the only time I do. My liver values go up a bit. But that's OK.

My best values yet...
Testosterone - 149 (expected range 241-827 ng/mL)
Free Test - 1.8 (expected range 7.2-24.0 pg/mL)

I think I've got this lab stuff down!

 

[dragonfire101]

At least 3 weeks. You need to wait for the Test Cyp to be out your system. I have done good with 3 weeks. MY labs always have me come back below 100/ng.

 

[elvisman99]

Bro i waited around 6-8 wks went to the docs with complaints of low libido, no energy, fatigue,,etc... He ordered bloodwork in which i drank the night before, did mad cardio in the morning and smoked some gigs like a champ to get the lowest possible Test. level i could and it came back with a reading of 153 total test.. Took another blood test the week after and had the same result total Test. was like 143 and the doc put me on 100mg weekly inj.'s of Test Cyp. Im due back Jan. 15th to get more bloodwork done because it would be 4 weeks to see where my levgels are then.. Im hoping to go on 200mg weekly injects..

 

[Quad-smack]

The 1/2 life of my supplement(s) is between 48 & 72 hours.

Would the 1/2 life make a difference? I would think at 10 days I would be basically cleared out. At what point would my own test start to kick back up on its own?
BTW, no "herbal" for me.

 

[ojs]

Would the 1/2 life make a difference? I would think at 10 days I would be basically cleared out. At what point would my own test start to kick back up on its own?
BTW, no "herbal" for me.

That would be a good assumption if it were only one dose you took. But there is a cumulative effect on blood levels. So I'm inclined to think it takes near the same amount of time to clear out as it does to reach peak concentration.

 

[Squater]

I did mine at exactly 4 weeks and then the Dr.(Endo) sent me for another test 2 weeks after that and it was slightly lower...

I beleieve the numbers were 4.7 the 1st time and then 4.4 was the second time...

I crashed my system on purpose...

 

[taba]

Bro i waited around 6-8 wks went to the docs with complaints of low libido, no energy, fatigue,,etc... He ordered bloodwork in which i drank the night before, did mad cardio in the morning and smoked some gigs like a champ to get the lowest possible Test. level i could and it came back with a reading of 153 total test.. Took another blood test the week after and had the same result total Test. was like 143 and the doc put me on 100mg weekly inj.'s of Test Cyp. Im due back Jan. 15th to get more bloodwork done because it would be 4 weeks to see where my levgels are then.. Im hoping to go on 200mg weekly injects..

I don't know if I'm high jacking this thread. It is related. If so,my apology. Please delete it if so and I will start a new thread.

I read one post last week that one of the members has to time his cycles because he has to take blood test thru the year to quailfy to get his TRT.

Curious about having to get frequent blood test. Elvis, are you going to have to keep taking blood test to quailfy to get your TRT? How long inbetween blood test do you have? When will it level out so you have enough time to do a cycle inbetween?

This has been my biggest concern before I get on HRT. I will definitely qualify because I'm old school. Up in years. My older brother was told by his doctor to get on TRT and he didn't even ask.

I was thinking why go on hrt if I cannot do a cycle anymore. I would just rather stay on and do self administered TRT until the day comes for me to just be on HRT.

 

[Pekkerwood]

Pay attention to OJS statement about time to peak equalling time to void. I believe cascading effect both up and down is overlooked often. I would wait 4 weeks or 5 weeks. You will not be "crashing" as much as you think. We have trained ourselves pretty much to feel like "poop' a week after our last shot but their is generally no basis for it unless running straight suspension.

BTW I have done exactly what you are doing and am on
TRT.

 

[gordo14]

I don't know if I'm high jacking this thread. It is related. If so,my apology. Please delete it if so and I will start a new thread.

I read one post last week that one of the members has to time his cycles because he has to take blood test thru the year to quailfy to get his TRT.

Curious about having to get frequent blood test. Elvis, are you going to have to keep taking blood test to quailfy to get your TRT? How long inbetween blood test do you have? When will it level out so you have enough time to do a cycle inbetween?

This has been my biggest concern before I get on HRT. I will definitely qualify because I'm old school. Up in years. My older brother was told by his doctor to get on TRT and he didn't even ask.

I was thinking why go on hrt if I cannot do a cycle anymore. I would just rather stay on and do self administered TRT until the day comes for me to just be on HRT.

The blood tests are performed to check all the diffrent values, like cholesterql and such. It is also done to check where you are ending up in the spectrum to adjust your perscription accordingly. It is very easy to still cycle while getting HRT. I only get bloodwork every 6 months.

 

[smootheavy]

If someone was coming off some somewhat HTPA suppressive supplements - what would be the best amount of time to wait for a blood test for T levels? My goal is to be low enough to get my MD to put me on TRT.
The 1/2 life of my supplement(s) is between 48 & 72 hours. I don't want to wait too long and crash completely. I have my PCT in hand to start right after the blood work is done. Should 6 - 7 days be about right?

I'd wait 2 weeks minimum

 

[musclehealth]

Im doing the same...
This is my plan. Any suggestions?


35mg dbol for 21 days.
4 days after I cut the dbol I go in for a bloodtest.


Night before my test...Drink a ton, sleep a little as possible and eat nothing for 24 hours.

any other suggestions guys?

 

[elvisman99]

I don't know if I'm high jacking this thread. It is related. If so,my apology. Please delete it if so and I will start a new thread.

I read one post last week that one of the members has to time his cycles because he has to take blood test thru the year to quailfy to get his TRT.

Curious about having to get frequent blood test. Elvis, are you going to have to keep taking blood test to quailfy to get your TRT? How long inbetween blood test do you have? When will it level out so you have enough time to do a cycle inbetween?

This has been my biggest concern before I get on HRT. I will definitely qualify because I'm old school. Up in years. My older brother was told by his doctor to get on TRT and he didn't even ask.

I was thinking why go on hrt if I cannot do a cycle anymore. I would just rather stay on and do self administered TRT until the day comes for me to just be on HRT.

Im not sure bro , I just got on TRT Dec. 8th 2008... He wanted me to get my Test. levels up and is trying to find the right dose for me but he did say when my test levels were up at a desired level Bloodwork would be done every 6 months...

 

[smootheavy]

Im not sure bro , I just got on TRT Dec. 8th 2008... He wanted me to get my Test. levels up and is trying to find the right dose for me but he did say when my test levels were up at a desired level Bloodwork would be done every 6 months...

Thats pretty standard, the 6 months gives you a little time to work around the TRT if one were so inclined

 

[Quad-smack]

Thanks for the input everyone. I'll post how it goes.

 

[physicslifter]

QS,

You could always go to a local privatemdlabs location:

http://www.privatemdlabs.com/index.php

and have your levels tested prior to going to the doc....that way you can make sure you are bottomed out before having a test done that will be on your medical record.... it's pretty cheap too....

 

[steinkill]

Im doing the same...
This is my plan. Any suggestions?


35mg dbol for 21 days.
4 days after I cut the dbol I go in for a bloodtest.


Night before my test...Drink a ton, sleep a little as possible and eat nothing for 24 hours.

any other suggestions guys?

Yea, take Ketoconazole (50 mg twice a day for two days), ketoconazole is an antifungal drug used for hirsutism in women and for chemical castration.

 

[Ivanko]

I did sust, waited 7 weeks, crashed hard. Drank alcohol, ate a lot less the week leading to the test. Test levels came back at 100, estrogen was around 80. Drug test for AAS came back %100 clean.

 

[Big_Truck]

I did sust, waited 7 weeks, crashed hard. Drank alcohol, ate a lot less the week leading to the test. Test levels came back at 100, estrogen was around 80. Drug test for AAS came back %100 clean.

That's the spirit, do a cycle work really hard , then crash on purpose get drunk each night and eat like shit.

Way to make that cycle count lol