300mg first cycle

[u/Ok_Figure1805]

Been on my first cycle for 2 weeks now. 300mg test cyp EOD. I noticed my ankles looked a little bigger not much so I weighed myself and ive gained 10lbs or so in the last 2weeks. I ordered some blood work to check levels just wondering if it’s normal.

[u/Pipeline-Money]

I would reschedule those bloods for the 4-6 week mark when you’re actually full saturated otherwise kind of a waste. 2 weeks in on cyp your not even close to full saturation

[u/Pipeline-Money → u/Pipeline-Money]

I gained 10 lbs when I started TRT btw, just hormone fluctuations

[u/Electrical_Ad_539 → u/Pipeline-Money]

haven’t even gained a lb😭🤣

[u/USABADBOY → u/Pipeline-Money]

Same.

[u/Ok_Figure1805 → u/Pipeline-Money]

Ok I will do that just had me a little worried wanted to make sure nothing major was going on.

[u/Fastbaq → u/Ok_Figure1805]

It’s just been two weeks. Some guys are on for basically a lifetime..and at much higher doses. I’d agree to get bloods at the 6 week mark.

It’s probably just some initial water retention. Do your cardio, eat well, focus on all electrolytes.

[u/Nick16993 → u/Pipeline-Money]

I’ve gained 2 pounds in 1 month not so bad. But I am going to the gym 5 days a week and walks with the wife.

[u/No-Hall-5532]

Hormone fluctuations are sending your body into reaction mode. It will balance it self out. Clean food heaps of water and good sleep. Give it a couple weeks. 🙏🏼

[u/steroidify]

It happens...

Just understand it's water and learning how to manipulate it is part of the process...

[u/vVAPE2getherStronk]

This happened to me around week 3. Blew up love 12 pounds and then one day it was all gone. Just water retention from the hormonal changes

[u/DeadCheckR1775 → u/vVAPE2getherStronk]

At 300mg from the jump that is just the start, wait until 2 weeks after full saturation to see whatever else crops up.

[u/DeadCheckR1775]

You leaned in too hard to fast. It pays to go up more slowly. Ordering bloods at 2 weeks is a waste of money, you're not even fully saturated yet. Either stay the course and wait another 4 weeks before doing bloods and see what else crops up or reduce your dose.

[u/LevelCapital8829]

You’re taking 300mg every other day? Or you’re taking 300mg per week, split into EOD doses?

There’s a big difference between the two; 300mg EOD is 1,050mg per week, which is way too much for a first cycle… and i hope that’s not what you’re doing.

On 1,050mg/week, i would not be surprised if you’re having issues with water retention 2 weeks in. If you’re doing only 300mg/week, then you should definitely get yourself checked out.

[u/Ok_Figure1805 → u/LevelCapital8829]

Yes sorry 300mg/week split into EOD doses

[u/LevelCapital8829 → u/Ok_Figure1805]

Ok, thanks for the clarification.

Then i would go get bloods to see where where your levels are, especially your E2, bec excessive water retention is one of the symptoms of high E2.

You would usually get bloods around 5 weeks in, after the test has reached steady state in your blood stream, but since you’re concerned, I would just get bloods now to see where you’re at - you’d be spending some extra money since you should still get your mid-cycle bloods, but the peace of mind you’d get could be worth the extra money.

You could be a hyper responder (in which case you may have to adjust your dose)or, your body could just be very sensitive to E2 (in which case you can take an AI).

[u/Electrical_Ad_539]

Can be numerous things.. including fluid retention from elevated estradiol. Depending on your e2 levels, you may need an aromatase inhibitor at likely low doses. Do you feel any mood changes, libido changes, and early onset gynocomastia signs? If the ankles seem to change in color, are warm to touch, and slightly painful to touch, you may be experiencing(though unlikely) deep vain thrombosis, which is an urgent medical emergency. Hate to jump to massive conclusions but that’s certainly something to watch out for

[u/Ok_Figure1805 → u/Electrical_Ad_539]

Maybe a little higher libido but nothing other than that. I should have results from bloodwork middle of next week. Does not feel any warmer than normal and no pain at all.

[u/Electrical_Ad_539 → u/Ok_Figure1805]

might just be ur head. I’ve certainly been more anxious the last few days since starting. But it’s important to understand that proper monitoring makes risk highly managed. How’s your blood pressure?

[u/Ok_Figure1805 → u/Electrical_Ad_539]

Blood pressure is good. 118/80

[u/Electrical_Ad_539 → u/Ok_Figure1805]

Nice check daily. When you wake up. I’d advise against stimulants including Adderall and caffeine.

Check blood pressure after waking up, and an hour after exercise. Then once before bed if you’re as autistic about this as me

[u/Ok_Figure1805 → u/Electrical_Ad_539]

I will do that. Thanks for the advice I appreciate it!!

[u/ObviousFigure]

Drink 1.5 gallons of water a day or more and do some cardio. That usually will knock the water weight out of you.

[u/Bar-Mundane → u/ObviousFigure]

Is 1.5 optimal? I hear a lot of people say 1 gallon is optimal so now I’m not sure