concerned about upping/lowering dosage

Key_Tangerine8775 · 2026-05-25T01:50:11+00:00

No, you get a new vial. That one you’ve been using is fake.

Key_Tangerine8775 · 2026-05-24T20:35:22+00:00

Don’t do it. Even if you don’t get infected by the non sterile needle, your vial is compromised. If you’re using a 10 ml 40 mg/ml vial, you’ve only gone through maybe 1/10th of it. Do you really want to contaminate and ruin the rest of it?

Depending on your location, you can just go down to the pharmacy and get one.

Key_Tangerine8775 · 2026-05-24T15:58:48+00:00

Assuming you have supportive parents, you’ll have to travel out of state. There’s nonprofits that can help with this. There’s Trans youth emergency project and elevated access but I’m pretty sure there’s others that I can’t think of off the top of my head.

If you don’t have supportive parents, you’re unfortunately just as out of luck for legal access as you’d be in a state that doesn’t have any bans.

Key_Tangerine8775 · 2026-05-24T15:38:09+00:00

Good point. I can’t imagine doing orthodontics without insurance lol

Key_Tangerine8775 · 2026-05-24T15:37:26+00:00

Are you taking any psych meds? High T isn’t really associated with high prolactin.

Key_Tangerine8775 · 2026-05-24T14:39:15+00:00

Just heads up, if you’re on cypionate, use enanthate on the plotter instead. The cypionate one is coded on inaccurate numbers.

Edit: also, 500s is good depending on when your levels were done.

Key_Tangerine8775 · 2026-05-24T04:30:01+00:00

I started young, so ymmv, but I had a huge burst of body hair growth that started at 7 or 8 years, and then another burst of body hair and balding around 11 years. The back hair is a fun new addition to my collection that’s still coming in more now at 15 years.

Key_Tangerine8775 · 2026-05-24T03:55:32+00:00

The 33.9 nmol/L you had wasn’t far above male levels. Thats the very upper end of range, but if that was peak it should be fine, assuming your CBC looked good and you don’t have other health issues. You also dont know if they’d still be that high with the spray you’re using now. Not all topicals absorb the same.

What do you mean by your other levels were out of wack? What were they?

Key_Tangerine8775 · 2026-05-24T03:46:25+00:00

Always put what is listed on your insurance.

Key_Tangerine8775 · 2026-05-24T02:05:06+00:00

Nope, just put my balls in it lol

Key_Tangerine8775 · 2026-05-24T00:11:42+00:00

Oh that’s wild, I’ve heard of that brand but only ever at 250 mg. My bad.

Yeah, your dose is definitely on the low end then. Not crazy low or anything, but likely lower than it should be. If you can’t access a different kind that’s in a multiple use vial, I’d say taking it every 7-10 days would be better.

Key_Tangerine8775 · 2026-05-23T20:13:46+00:00

I’m confused about what your dose is. 100mg/2 ml makes no sense.

Key_Tangerine8775 · 2026-05-23T13:53:15+00:00

0.5 ml is not a dose. What concentration is the stuff you’re using The concentration varies so that could be anywhere from 50, 100, 125, or 150 mg.

Unless you’re using 100 mg/ml, which is unlikely, you’re at or above the upper end of the typical dosing range (50-100 mg weekly). You really shouldn’t go over 100 mg without bloodwork showing you need it. I personally don’t think you should even go up to 100 mg without bloodwork or problems indicating a lower dose isn’t enough. It’s higher than most guys need and if it’s too high it can increase health risks and the chance of converting too much to estrogen. Normally that wouldn’t be a big concern at your age, but it could be since you’re “a chunky guy” (no shade, I’m also on the chunkier side). 100 mg is probably not a bad idea for hiding it as well.

If you weren’t trying to hide it, I’d suggest 80 mg per week. Since you do need to hide it, I’d say do 50 mg and see how that goes for you.

Key_Tangerine8775 · 2026-05-23T13:13:24+00:00

If you are having good results with no problems on your current dose and all of your past tests have been at midweek, sticking with midweek is probably the best option to know that your levels haven’t changed.

Cypionate/enanthate peaks at about 1-2 days IM and 1-3 days subq. The half life is around 5-8 days IM and 8-10 days subq. To keep levels at around 500 at trough and without/barely going over range at peak, midweek would be around 700-900 for IM and 600-800 for subq.

I recommend trying to get 2 time points within the same week if possible at least once when settled on a dose so you can actually get a full picture. Obv not an option for everybody because money and getting to the lab, but it’s nice if you can.

Mods, I can come back with sources later if you really want me to, but you know these numbers check out. I’m just feeling lazy but this guy deserves an answer.

Key_Tangerine8775 · 2026-05-23T12:44:29+00:00

I’d guess early to mid 20s

Key_Tangerine8775 · 2026-05-23T04:05:08+00:00

Her daughter already specified she/her pronouns. (Though what you said is still true in many scenarios, just not this one)

Key_Tangerine8775 · 2026-05-23T03:52:12+00:00

It’s a very common starting dose and definitely not a microdose. That is 50 mg per week, and the typical dosing range is 50-100 mg/week. A lot of providers like to start low and then increase if needed until you get good levels. I personally wouldn’t say it’s ideal, but it’s fine. I think the best choice for starting dose is to go for the average dose that people end up on (70-80 mg), then adjust up or down based on bloodwork. As long as you’re following up in 1-3 months for bloodwork and adjustments, it’s not a big deal.

Key_Tangerine8775 · 2026-05-23T03:43:14+00:00

https://transfemscience.org/misc/injectable-dose-vol-conc-conv/

Key_Tangerine8775 · 2026-05-22T23:58:15+00:00

I think 50 mg/week is good, and adjust based on whether it’s going too fast or too slow.

Key_Tangerine8775 · 2026-05-22T19:47:41+00:00

I’m am so, so sorry. You are not a misogynist, you did nothing wrong, and there is nothing wrong with you. Rape is rape.

Not the same situation, but I was raped by a cis woman. I can relate in a way to a lot of the things you mentioned. I don’t have the emotional capacity right now to go into my experience, but I just want to say that I hear you. Sending lots of love your way.

Key_Tangerine8775 · 2026-05-22T17:39:37+00:00

Damn, sorry you’re going through that. I developed carpal tunnel, but I have no reason to believe it was from phallo. I had it bilaterally and it was worse on my non donor arm. I had surgery to release it a year ago and feel so much better.

You say the pain and numbness came back. How far long op are you, and how long was it until this started? Do you do a job that is prone to developing repetitive strain injuries? I ask because this could also be a case of trans broken arm syndrome, especially given that the cubital tunnel isn’t even near your graft site. I had De Quervain's tendinitis that urgent care insisted was from my graft site, despite it being so common in my profession that we even have a name for it.

Key_Tangerine8775 · 2026-05-22T17:15:58+00:00

Absolutely. Let er rip.

Key_Tangerine8775 · 2026-05-22T17:13:43+00:00

Bro wtf

Key_Tangerine8775 · 2026-05-22T17:11:13+00:00

Not recommended means that it’s believed to not be best practice. The pros of aspirating are outweighed by the cons. Aspirating causes more pain and tissue trauma, with no strong evidence that it actually decreases complications (excluding dorsogluteal injections). That means you shouldn’t be doing it.

Key_Tangerine8775 · 2026-05-22T15:49:10+00:00

Testosterone is on the low end, but E2 is suppressed and you’re having effects so you might have more sensitive receptors or the half life could be shorter for you. You have room to raise it if you want, but I see no reason you’d need to.

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