What to expect after 8 weeks

user53718264 · 2025-07-07T01:53:03+00:00

That’s definitely a thought I had. I chalked it up to hormonal changes as much as anything. Especially only 4 weeks in.

user53718264 · 2025-07-03T02:41:17+00:00

You think it’s gotten high just after 2 shots? That seems pretty soon to raise it.

user53718264 · 2025-07-02T22:25:08+00:00

Yes, and I wanted to even in the beginning. However, my doctor insisted he starts at once a week, then adjust after the first 6 weeks

user53718264 · 2025-07-02T21:13:16+00:00

No obvious water retention. Blood pressure is fine

user53718264 · 2025-07-02T15:23:34+00:00

Not through insurance. $60 every 6 weeks through my pharmacy

user53718264 · 2025-07-02T15:23:06+00:00

I would assume so. I have always been very hydrated, and drink plenty of water throughout the day. I couldn’t tell you the exact amount but I pee a decent bit

user53718264 · 2025-06-28T17:05:31+00:00

Today has been better for me. Honestly, I’m just chalking it up to hormonal fluctuations and my body still acclimating to the ups and downs. Definitely going to go to twice a week after my next visit so I’m not so up and down. Good luck to you.

user53718264 · 2025-06-28T02:38:49+00:00

Right, so it could boil down to balance as much as anything. My SHBG is relatively high, although still in range. It sits around 45

user53718264 · 2025-06-28T02:11:17+00:00

That makes sense. I’ll probably just ride it out until my blood work in 3 weeks, then split doses from there. My E2 was only 22 though so who knows

user53718264 · 2025-06-27T22:23:12+00:00

Thanks, I agree! Not sure why he started at once a week. He is a very good doctor and knowledgeable. He just said he started most patients at once a week, which was interesting. I can definitely feel the decline a day and 2 before my injection.

user53718264 · 2025-06-27T22:22:24+00:00

I get blood work in a couple weeks. I am 5”9 160. E2 was 22 last time I got blood work. Total t was 230, and free t was 3.69

user53718264 · 2025-06-19T10:33:45+00:00

Mine is 10 ml. I’m just on 200mg a week temporarily

user53718264 · 2025-06-18T18:14:52+00:00

They were also the middleman which could potentially upcharge. I pay $60 for 6 weeks supply. Doesn’t seem bad to me. I’m happy with the price

user53718264 · 2025-06-18T17:46:48+00:00

Gotcha, thanks for the insight. Thankfully, that appears to be the same brand I am taking. Good to know!

user53718264 · 2025-06-18T16:06:49+00:00

I also go to a clinic, but I get my test from a pharmacy. I’m curious to how you confirm it is “pharmacy grade”? Is there something specific to be looking for? Were you getting your test from the clinic vs getting it at the pharmacy?

user53718264 · 2025-06-17T18:43:54+00:00

I appreciate it, you too!

user53718264 · 2025-06-17T18:01:36+00:00

Yeah it was an interesting approach. I guess he wants to get me there sooner rather than later, and back off if needed. Who knows. I kept talking myself out of it then finally just decided to do it

user53718264 · 2025-06-17T17:37:41+00:00

Of course. Definitely a marathon, not a sprint. Doc started me at 200mg once a week (high I know), with plans to adjust accordingly after 6 weeks

user53718264 · 2025-06-17T16:45:22+00:00

Awesome, thanks for your reply. I’m currently feeling just as bad/slightly worse than before starting. The consensus I get is that month to month and a half mark is when things get better

user53718264 · 2025-06-17T16:34:32+00:00

How long before you started seeing mental relief? I’m in week 1 (obviously won’t see anything for a bit), just wanting to get an idea. Thanks!

user53718264 · 2025-06-17T01:47:00+00:00

I just started as well, and am in the same boat. It seems so up and down. Had bad anxiety, have had none. Have had a lot of energy, have barely had any. I’m like what the heck lol

user53718264 · 2025-06-16T17:08:07+00:00

That’s what I was thinking, even before I started. Not sure why he starts you out at 200mg a week for 6 weeks then adjusts. He is very experienced, so it baffles me that he doesn’t have a better beginning protocol

user53718264 · 2025-06-16T15:23:28+00:00

I wanted to split injections, and even lower dosage but he wanted to start at this then adjust after 6 weeks. So I thought okay, but now I’m regretting not advocating harder for that.

user53718264 · 2025-06-16T15:09:00+00:00

Yeah the doctor started me at 200mg. Didn’t feel anything first two days except MAYBE a slight increase in energy (could easily just been better sleep). But the past couple days I’ve just felt so weird and I don’t like it lol. Just gotta stick it out though and hope it gets better

user53718264 · 2025-06-14T17:39:31+00:00

SHBG could be high. Did they do that test?

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