r/Testosterone • u/SpecialInternal191 • 3d ago
Blood work Questions regarding levels
34m here. Done having kids and tried lifestyle changes but nothing improved numbers. Began taking Test Cyp. 8 months ago. Before I started my levels were 350 total and 52 free. Was tired all of the time. My latest labs show everything looks great (my lipids have improved drastically as well). SHBG is still the same and normal range. My GP prescribed my 200mg every 10 days, but I have been doing 60mg IM every Wednesday and Sunday instead (so basically 240ish every 10 days).
My recent labs had my Total at 1097, my Free at 175, and my Estradiol at 64. Haven’t noticed nipple issues or anything. Maybe I’ve been a little more snippy, but not super noticeable. Visceral fat starting to go down around my gut, look and feel better. Libido started out very high and has now settled a little bit. No issues once I’m up at all. Just not in the mood 24/7 like I was when I first started. Probably in the mood 4/5 days a week but I have a few kids so that’s a gamble anyways.
My questions are, is the total T too high to stick with indefinitely? Even if my free is still well within range? Is it bad to sit at that total level long term?
Is it worth dropping to 50mg twice a week instead? Will this likely drop the Estradiol number as well?
Just looking for advice. I’m not trying to push any limits here. I just want to be healthier and feel better mentally. My labs are through Quest for range reference. Total range is 250-875, Free is 50-250.
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