When should you start noticing the affects of TRT?

[Chasec2]

Whatsup yall, I’m 25 and in really good physical shape despite my total test levels coming back this week at 225 and free being extremely low.
Dr and I decided to go the TRT route and freeze sperm. I’m starting off on 100mg a week of Test Cyp.
When should I start noticing the mental effects and start noticing the physical effects?
For the past year I’ve been so burnt out in the gym and it’s been miserable trying to stay in great shape. As of today I’m 6’5 215 lbs ~13% bf.
I’m eating in a calorie surplus as well.
All responses are appreciated!

 

[Send0]

if the dose is right for you then maybe you'll notice improved well being in a few of weeks.

If the dose is not right for you then you'll have to spend time dialing in your dosage and getting more bloodwork from the doctor.

There's no single answer to your question that suits everyone across the board IMO. It's generally trial and error for most people.

 

[BigChief1]

Took 3 or 4 weeks for me. Really didn’t “feel” any different. Just started noticing small changes in my day to day life. For example….. I used to be one of those who hits the snooze button half a dozen times. Found myself springing up even b4 the alarm went off. Also noticed I was getting a lot more shit done and was doing a lot less sitting around.

 

[Chasec2]

Took 3 or 4 weeks for me. Really didn’t “feel” any different. Just started noticing small changes in my day to day life. For example….. I used to be one of those who hits the snooze button half a dozen times. Found myself springing up even b4 the alarm went off. Also noticed I was getting a lot more shit done and was doing a lot less sitting around.

When did you start noticing differences in the gym and your physique? Also do you know what your levels are at now?

 

[BigChief1]

When did you start noticing differences in the gym and your physique? Also do you know what your levels are at now?

I started noticing a difference in my recovery in the 4 to 5 week range. Changes to my physique were mainly caused by my diet although trt certainly helped. But trt isn’t like a full blown blast where when it kicks in u know instantly GAME ON! 200 mg test cyp taken once a week has me at 975. I feel great right there so I don’t jack with it.

 

[Mbb224]

I felt changes in mood and recovery in one week, changes in the gym took about two more and they were dramatic.

 

[Chasec2]

I felt changes in mood and recovery in one week, changes in the gym took about two more and they were dramatic.

That’s exciting to hear, what’s your dosage? Also age?

 

[Send0]

I felt changes in mood and recovery in one week, changes in the gym took about two more and they were dramatic.

you saw DRAMATIC changes in physique in only 2-3 weeks?

 

[Mbb224]

you saw DRAMATIC changes in physique in only 2-3 weeks?

I had actual low test for over a decade, not some tourist looking to level up and have 1000k test levels. I was also on proscar (that is 5mg Finasteride). Jumped on 200mg TRT plus changed the proscar to Propecia (1mg Finasteride). The changes were astonishing, plus I had been training very hard for about three years ( I have been training since 1980).

Like I always say, steroids are not magic, you have to bust your ass for years before you cycle. If you do that your gains will be much better.

The fat in my abdomen just pealed off, not even on a diet, pump was so much better also. And no I did not put 100lbs on my dead lift, and an inch on my arms in 2 weeks. DRAMATIC to a person who actually medically needs TRT is not the same as some dumb meat head just looking for an excuse to cycle.

 

[Send0]

I had actual low test for over a decade, not some tourist looking to level up and have 1000k test levels. I was also on proscar (that is 5mg Finasteride). Jumped on 200mg TRT plus changed the proscar to Propecia (1mg Finasteride). The changes were astonishing, plus I had been training very hard for about three years ( I have been training since 1980).

Like I always say, steroids are not magic, you have to bust your ass for years before you cycle. If you do that your gains will be much better.

The fat in my abdomen just pealed off, not even on a diet, pump was so much better also. And no I did not put 100lbs on my dead lift, and an inch on my arms in 2 weeks. DRAMATIC to a person who actually medically needs TRT is not the same as some dumb meat head just looking for an excuse to cycle.

... still calling it bullshit. Most of us have the same story of why we're on TRT. No one has described it in the way you do... you paint the picture of a miracle drug. It takes longer to reach saturation than just 2 weeks, and no one will see dramatic results without both diet and training involved... but according to you, you didn't have to do anything and the fat just peeled off.

No one called you a dumb meathead... kind of a knee jerk reaction to my last reply to you. Feels like you're projecting

@Chasec2 remember, if it sounds too good to be true then there's a very strong probability that it's not true, or it's not an accurate reflection of reality. Keep this in mind as you take feedback from people.

 

[eazy]

DRAMATIC

do you have a before pic and a pic 3 weeks later you can share?

what was dramatic?

 

[Marineman]

Took about a month for me to feel the improvement in energy, brain fog, etc... Body changes have probably been more of a result of diet and training than the TRT IMO. Now if we are talking going beyond TRT doses that's a horse of a different color.

 

[software]

... still calling it bullshit. Most of us have the same story of why we're on TRT. No one has described it in the way you do... you paint the picture of a miracle drug. It takes longer to reach saturation than just 2 weeks, and no one will see dramatic results without both diet and training involved... but according to you, you didn't have to do anything and the fat just peeled off.

No one called you a dumb meathead... kind of a knee jerk reaction to my last reply to you. Feels like you're projecting

Doesn't have to be fully saturated, once he's up to 600 test levels from 200 he'll be noticing it.

but idk what the other dudes deal is coming on a bodybuilding forum calling people dumb meatheads for running gear maybe he should come off and take his low t self to pottery classes instead if gear users are the bad guys

 

[Send0]

Doesn't have to be fully saturated, once he's up to 600 test levels from 200 he'll be noticing it.

Yeah, but no one is going to get dramatic results at those levels. Sense of well being and feeling better in general, then I agree. However seeing dramatic physique changes in only 2 weeks, especially while claiming not focusing on diet, then I say definitely not.

but idk what the other dudes deal is coming on a bodybuilding forum calling people dumb meatheads for running gear maybe he should come off and take his low t self to pottery classes instead if gear users are the bad guys

I didn't take that as him calling us meat heads... I think he was just trying to say he's not some dummy and is not making shit up. I think it's BS, but I don't think he was necessarily trying to condescend us as members of the forum.

 

[software]

I didn't take that as him calling us meat heads... I think he was just trying to say he's not some dummy and is not making shit up. I think it's BS, but I don't think he was necessarily trying to condescend us as members of the forum.

Juxtaposing "someone who actually needs trt" with "some dumb meat head" kinda makes it sound like you gotta be one or the other

maybe my trens kicking in making me confrontational idk

 

[Marineman]

I don't know if you frequent reddit but the TRT reddit is full of gatekeepers that have a fit if anyone ask anything that goes remotely beyond a typical TRT dose or protocol or how it helps with bodybuilding or the gym....talk about having a holy than thou attitude.

 

[Bro Bundy]

i can feel test right away

 

[JeffGoldblumLips]

I swear I felt that shit in less than a week. Day 4 or 5. But for most people I would say a little at 2 weeks, more at a month, way more at 3 months.

 

[bvs]

The drug will reach its peak in your system if a few weeks. How you will feel mentally and physically totally depends on the individual

For example two guys could have exactly the same testosterone levels in their bloods, but one is on 100mg per week and the other is on 150mg per week

 

[chunch]

I don't know if you frequent reddit but the TRT reddit is full of gatekeepers that have a fit if anyone ask anything that goes remotely beyond a typical TRT dose or protocol or how it helps with bodybuilding or the gym....talk about having a holy than thou attitude.

Reddit is basically the worst for everything. Fuck that website full of dudes on trt that do nothing but play computer games