Obligatory new user post, bullet point style
- 30-40 age range, 6ft, 135lbs (yes actually 135lbs, <10% body fat)
- Used to be 155lbs (still lean) but have been slowly losing muscle despite consistent exercise and 50+g protein/day
- Super low energy this past year, decided to check my test
- Got bloods -> 325 ng/dl test and all else healthy, BUT my insurance only covers below 300 (and has a fuckton of hoops to jump through to get coverage)
- I put in two orders, one from a top domestic on eroids (pureanabolics) and here (musclecandy) that I'm planning on reviewing.
- Looking to low dose TRT - no fat stack cycles or huge gains, I just want a healthy feel and weight again.
I love that this community exists for harm reduction - I hope to contribue with some reviews
I didn't see any TRT specific forums, which boards fit my vibe?
What was your actual total test? You put >325- that could be any number greater than 325.
Now, 325 is technically in range but for your age yeah, I consider it too low.
Do your research, look at the most recent reviews on a source and pull the trigger. If you are looking for TRT type dose, start at 100 mg per week and get your bloods tested after 4 to 5 weeks. If your total test is above 800, you should be gtg. If not, bump to 150.
Just make sure to get your bloods and see what your health markers and e2 levels are so you can identify any issues and dial in.
Should you decide to run more than TRT, I think 300 mg per week would be a good starter cycle for you.
Edit: If you hadn't put your total test is apparently low, I would have told you to put on more weight naturally before starting any testosterone. I know what it is like to feel shitty with low test though. Your description sounds like you are just a bit above a skeleton though. Hopefully you don't have any other issues going on.
