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34, been consistent in the gym for 14 years with a good diet. Had very low energy, low libido and poor recovery after my workouts. Currently on 180 MG of test cyp split into two shots per week. I feel incredible. Total t went from 360-958. Energy is amazing, libido, recovery and I am sleeping much much better, which i did not expect. My HCT went from 50-54, so I donated blood the other day. I’ve also noticed my resting heart rate is up 15-20 BPM. I’m not too fond of this. I’m 2 months in. Thinking of lowering my dose as long as I can maintain feeling this incredible. What are your thoughts? Thank you!

AlphaMD's Answer


It's very likely that 180mg from that starting T level may be more than you need, especially if you're feeling so good. Dropping down to 160mg (or 170mg first for 3-4 weeks) and seeing how you feel would be just fine. 2 months in (8 weeks) is the soonest we would make adjustments, so it sounds like a good timing.

HCT would be influenced by dosing. The resting heart rate wouldn't be as much to do with dosing, and should pass. It's typically not really the TRT itself, but more your adrenal glands most likely. When someone is low on Testosterone / low on energy, your body can sometimes crank up your adrenaline production to help offset your energy deficiency. Now that you're having a normal amount of energy from your sex hormones & their downstream effects, those glands don't seem to have gotten the memo yet. Normally your body starts to understand that it doesn't need to overproduce extra adrenaline anymore if you're someone who previously had those overcompensations happen. Though it can take time. It's best to think of it as someone drinking a cup of coffee every morning because they stayed up late every night, but then they stopped staying up late & now the coffee is too much and giving you the jitters.

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