How much Test is too much?

[East Lake]

Yes I know very subjective question. I’ve been on TRT for a year and a half now. Ended up at 200 Mg per week. Two months ago I started a cycle of Deca and increased my Test to 300 per week at 200 on the Deca. I’ve got a great Doc that is walking me through this. Just before starting we reviewed my bloodwork, test was around 900 but Hematocrit was it 54. He had a moment of pause and said we need to monitor this you may need to dump blood. All the other numbers look good. Six weeks into the cycle I did bloodwork again. My total test was 1980 and my free test was 860. My Hematocrit risen to 58. I went and dumped a pint of blood first part of this week. I’m thinking next week I’ll get a panel run again. Go back to my question, how much Test is too much and with zero noticeable side effects how worried about the Hematocrit number do you get? n2guard, i’ve been seeing it mentioned a lot is it been successful for y’all lowering the Hematocrit number?

Thanks

 

[ChewedSleek]

How much cardio do you do, how much water do you consume on a daily basis and how hydrated were you before your blood test?

Regular cardio as well as staying on top of hydration can reduce high hematocrit levels. Also, you want to drink atleast a litre of water pre-blood test to ensure a more accurate reading.

When it comes to your other question - it is entirely subjective and goal-based.
- If you’re looking for just health and longevity, then anything above TRT is too much Testosterone.
- if you’re looking to just put on a little bit of muscle and look fit, then anything above TRT is too much testosterone.
- for bodybuilding or powerlifting; I believe it depends on how much muscle you already have and then whatever your body can safely handle from that point on, based on bloodwork and a healthy/clean diet.

 

[the_alcatraz]

Yes I know very subjective question. I’ve been on TRT for a year and a half now. Ended up at 200 Mg per week. Two months ago I started a cycle of Deca and increased my Test to 300 per week at 200 on the Deca. I’ve got a great Doc that is walking me through this. Just before starting we reviewed my bloodwork, test was around 900 but Hematocrit was it 54. He had a moment of pause and said we need to monitor this you may need to dump blood. All the other numbers look good. Six weeks into the cycle I did bloodwork again. My total test was 1980 and my free test was 860. My Hematocrit risen to 58. I went and dumped a pint of blood first part of this week. I’m thinking next week I’ll get a panel run again. Go back to my question, how much Test is too much and with zero noticeable side effects how worried about the Hematocrit number do you get? n2guard, i’ve been seeing it mentioned a lot is it been successful for y’all lowering the Hematocrit number?

Thanks

hard to say bro we like to see your blood work full screen shot
can you share it pls
@East Lake

 

[stevesmi]

Yes I know very subjective question. I’ve been on TRT for a year and a half now. Ended up at 200 Mg per week. Two months ago I started a cycle of Deca and increased my Test to 300 per week at 200 on the Deca. I’ve got a great Doc that is walking me through this. Just before starting we reviewed my bloodwork, test was around 900 but Hematocrit was it 54. He had a moment of pause and said we need to monitor this you may need to dump blood. All the other numbers look good. Six weeks into the cycle I did bloodwork again. My total test was 1980 and my free test was 860. My Hematocrit risen to 58. I went and dumped a pint of blood first part of this week. I’m thinking next week I’ll get a panel run again. Go back to my question, how much Test is too much and with zero noticeable side effects how worried about the Hematocrit number do you get? n2guard, i’ve been seeing it mentioned a lot is it been successful for y’all lowering the Hematocrit number?

Thanks

I'm gonna tell you this: any amount of testosterone above what your body would normally produce in a normal situation is going to thicken up your blood. People are delusional who think otherwise.

 

[ceo]

Yes I know very subjective question. I’ve been on TRT for a year and a half now. Ended up at 200 Mg per week. Two months ago I started a cycle of Deca and increased my Test to 300 per week at 200 on the Deca. I’ve got a great Doc that is walking me through this. Just before starting we reviewed my bloodwork, test was around 900 but Hematocrit was it 54. He had a moment of pause and said we need to monitor this you may need to dump blood. All the other numbers look good. Six weeks into the cycle I did bloodwork again. My total test was 1980 and my free test was 860. My Hematocrit risen to 58. I went and dumped a pint of blood first part of this week. I’m thinking next week I’ll get a panel run again. Go back to my question, how much Test is too much and with zero noticeable side effects how worried about the Hematocrit number do you get? n2guard, i’ve been seeing it mentioned a lot is it been successful for y’all lowering the Hematocrit number?

Thanks

Bros, I would say that if your numbers are elevated, that is a red flag. The number is too high. Long term you don't want to keep things elevated for too long.

 

[SteveMobsterG]

For YOU that's too much and many member donate blood as a standard protocol

 

[Ulter]

If it's too high then it's too high. The worst thing you can do is be ignorant on what your bloods are telling you and ignore them

 

[ROIDDERS]

Yes I know very subjective question. I’ve been on TRT for a year and a half now. Ended up at 200 Mg per week. Two months ago I started a cycle of Deca and increased my Test to 300 per week at 200 on the Deca. I’ve got a great Doc that is walking me through this. Just before starting we reviewed my bloodwork, test was around 900 but Hematocrit was it 54. He had a moment of pause and said we need to monitor this you may need to dump blood. All the other numbers look good. Six weeks into the cycle I did bloodwork again. My total test was 1980 and my free test was 860. My Hematocrit risen to 58. I went and dumped a pint of blood first part of this week. I’m thinking next week I’ll get a panel run again. Go back to my question, how much Test is too much and with zero noticeable side effects how worried about the Hematocrit number do you get? n2guard, i’ve been seeing it mentioned a lot is it been successful for y’all lowering the Hematocrit number?

Thanks

I would say that you answered your own question. If the blood work seems strained and you're straining the hell out of your heart health, your kidneys, and your liver, then it means you're running too much.

 

[2Thick]

Generally anywhere from 90 to 125 mg is going to be the sweet spot but you have to adjust it. I've seen people at 125 mg with thicker blood and it's not good