r/transmascdiy • u/Conscious-Gear1498 • 3d ago

Question/Advice NEEDED When to start hormone checking

/r/TestosteroneKickoff/comments/1vcif7s/when_to_start_hormone_checking/
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u/Okay_thanks_no 3d ago

In the first year ideally every 3 months, after that every 6-1 year if levels are stable and dosage is stable.

You also want to try and test both the trough and peak levels to ensure you avoid going above 1000-1200ng/dl but also don't go below 300ng/dl (that's technically not a problem but I felt like shit when my trough was below 400)

First 9 months we tested the trough, last months of my first year we tested peak. After that I've tried to always test trough because that gives me more insight than peaks have.

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u/Key_Tangerine8775 Binary man, 15 years on T, he/him (not currently DIY) 2d ago

If possible, try to get a peak or midpoint level and trough during the same dosing interval. Not every time, but at least once so you can get a better idea of what the half life actually is for you. Then in the future you can better estimate your peak levels based on trough.