I am a 29 year old male 6' 1" 190 pounds about 12% BF. I have been lifting since I was in high school as well as being a good athlete-- a sprinter at the collegiate level. Until now I have not used steroids except for a 1 month pro hormone cycle which I PCTed with nolva when I was 23.
I plan to cycle 250mg-350mg test only (sustanon is what is available to me) for 10-12 weeks following up with "perfect post cycle therapy" HCG last 4 weeks, clomid, nolva, GW, MK2866, and aromacin. I am currently on my third injection when I received my blood work...
Reason for blood work was as recommended to have my baselines pre test so I can monitor my estradiol on cycle with arimidex or aromacin (have both). Upon receiving the blood work back I find myself confused and uneducated (more educated now after reading up) on some of these levels that seem to be abnormally low for my age and make up, but I guess I am not sure. Needless to say I am worried...
My total test was 427 (348-1197)
total LH was 4.8 (1.7-8.6)
total FSH (low) 1.4 (1.5-12.4)
total estradiol was 26.7 (7.6-42.6)
I am no expert, but my FSH and Test seem low. I don't think I am experiencing any side effects, however. I have what I consider to be a normal/high libido, normal erectile function, and am in pretty decent shape and strength in comparison to my peers. My mood was amazing day to day until i found this out.
As I read, everything points to an issue with my pituitary gland not creating enough FSH would directly relate to the low t. Am I over reacting? Can these numbers come in low due to things like lack of sleep for a few days prior, cutting weight, high protein diet etc..? The weekend before the monday morning test I had played multiple sports with my fitbit reading that I burned around 4500-5000 cals saturday and sunday, and I unfortunately slacked and ate around 2500 per day. only slept about 4 hours per night. Alcohol was maybe 3 drinks the entire weekend. Hoping these things could cause low readings in the days to come..?
I eat roughly 3200-3600 cals a day at a macro breakdown of 40% protein, 35 carb and 25 fat. All from clean sources.
The blood test was taken shortly after waking up fasted for 12 hours. I am scheduling a follow up test myself, as my health insurance does not kick in for a month so I would rather keep the doc out until then. I am hoping you can offer some advice.. obviously after 3 pins my test may be up slightly, but will fsh still read normal only a week and a half into cycle? Any advice would be greatly appreciated.
I plan to cycle 250mg-350mg test only (sustanon is what is available to me) for 10-12 weeks following up with "perfect post cycle therapy" HCG last 4 weeks, clomid, nolva, GW, MK2866, and aromacin. I am currently on my third injection when I received my blood work...
Reason for blood work was as recommended to have my baselines pre test so I can monitor my estradiol on cycle with arimidex or aromacin (have both). Upon receiving the blood work back I find myself confused and uneducated (more educated now after reading up) on some of these levels that seem to be abnormally low for my age and make up, but I guess I am not sure. Needless to say I am worried...
My total test was 427 (348-1197)
total LH was 4.8 (1.7-8.6)
total FSH (low) 1.4 (1.5-12.4)
total estradiol was 26.7 (7.6-42.6)
I am no expert, but my FSH and Test seem low. I don't think I am experiencing any side effects, however. I have what I consider to be a normal/high libido, normal erectile function, and am in pretty decent shape and strength in comparison to my peers. My mood was amazing day to day until i found this out.
As I read, everything points to an issue with my pituitary gland not creating enough FSH would directly relate to the low t. Am I over reacting? Can these numbers come in low due to things like lack of sleep for a few days prior, cutting weight, high protein diet etc..? The weekend before the monday morning test I had played multiple sports with my fitbit reading that I burned around 4500-5000 cals saturday and sunday, and I unfortunately slacked and ate around 2500 per day. only slept about 4 hours per night. Alcohol was maybe 3 drinks the entire weekend. Hoping these things could cause low readings in the days to come..?
I eat roughly 3200-3600 cals a day at a macro breakdown of 40% protein, 35 carb and 25 fat. All from clean sources.
The blood test was taken shortly after waking up fasted for 12 hours. I am scheduling a follow up test myself, as my health insurance does not kick in for a month so I would rather keep the doc out until then. I am hoping you can offer some advice.. obviously after 3 pins my test may be up slightly, but will fsh still read normal only a week and a half into cycle? Any advice would be greatly appreciated.
