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A lot of people wonder what bloodwork to get and when to get it. So I put together a very comprehensive list of what I believe every individual should get regardless of whether they use AAS or not and when to use AAS.
When to Get Bloodwork Done:
A..........When you are about 24 years of age. This is when you are probably at your healthiest and it’s a good idea to get a very comprehensive physical done which includes the tests listed below. I would hold onto these results for the rest of your life as you could use them as a reference point to what your normal optimal levels were for YOU as an individual (provided you are healthy at the time, to begin with). One of the things this could be beneficial for is when you may want to start TRT at the age of 55 (or whenever the time comes). Your healthcare provider will know what YOUR optimum levels should be.
B..........Before you ever start AAS. This would indicate whether you are healthy enough or not to move forward (by no means should this replace a comprehensive physical by a healthcare provider). It will also give you a snapshot of where you are BEFORE you start messing around with your hormone profiles so that you can gauge if you’ve recovered correctly from PCT.
C..........Before you start EVERY AAS cycle. For the same reasons as B.
D..........Six weeks into your AAS cycle. To name a few benefits of doing so. I will tell you if you have bunk gear. What your health is like overall. If your liver is being stressed from orals or any other compound. If your AI is dialed correctly. If you are having prolactin and progesterone issues while on 19-nor compounds. To name a few.
E..........Eight weeks AFTER your PCT is finished. This will tell you how your PCT went by comparing it to the results you got in B.
List of Tests to Get:
Hopefully, the community finds this helpful.
When to Get Bloodwork Done:
A..........When you are about 24 years of age. This is when you are probably at your healthiest and it’s a good idea to get a very comprehensive physical done which includes the tests listed below. I would hold onto these results for the rest of your life as you could use them as a reference point to what your normal optimal levels were for YOU as an individual (provided you are healthy at the time, to begin with). One of the things this could be beneficial for is when you may want to start TRT at the age of 55 (or whenever the time comes). Your healthcare provider will know what YOUR optimum levels should be.
B..........Before you ever start AAS. This would indicate whether you are healthy enough or not to move forward (by no means should this replace a comprehensive physical by a healthcare provider). It will also give you a snapshot of where you are BEFORE you start messing around with your hormone profiles so that you can gauge if you’ve recovered correctly from PCT.
C..........Before you start EVERY AAS cycle. For the same reasons as B.
D..........Six weeks into your AAS cycle. To name a few benefits of doing so. I will tell you if you have bunk gear. What your health is like overall. If your liver is being stressed from orals or any other compound. If your AI is dialed correctly. If you are having prolactin and progesterone issues while on 19-nor compounds. To name a few.
E..........Eight weeks AFTER your PCT is finished. This will tell you how your PCT went by comparing it to the results you got in B.
List of Tests to Get:
- LH
- FSH
- DHEA
- Pregnenolone
- Progesterone
- Prolactin
- Estradiol - sensitive, not regular.
- Metabolic Profile Panel
- CBC
- Thyroid Panel (not just TSH, get full panel)
- Lipid Panel
- Total Testosterone
- Free Testosterone
- SHBG
- Growth Hormone Serum
- IGF-I
- Vitamin D
- Vitamin B12
- Dihydrotestosterone, %DHT Free, DHT, Free
Hopefully, the community finds this helpful.
