Was that lab with Labcorp?
I have seen a lot of lab failures there where fault lows are reported.
Test again to confirm.
Injecting is not a problem once you get past the aversion and feel the benefits. You are encouraged to self-inject T twice a week with #29 1/2" 0.5ml insulin syringes, subq, not IM.
Cyp vs Eth, no real difference. Cyp is mostly the ‘generic’ in USA, eth more common elsewhere.
As T esters are absorbed from the oil, the ester groups are removed and you get bio-identical T, so the ester does not matter as you get T in the end.
Please read the stickies found here: About the T Replacement Category - #2 by KSman
- advice for new guys - need more info about you
- things that damage your hormones
- protocol for injections
- finding a TRT doc
Evaluate your overall thyroid function by checking oral body temperatures as per the thyroid basics sticky. Thyroid hormone fT3 is what gets the job done and it regulates mitochondrial activity, the source of ATP which is the universal currency of cellular energy. This is part of the body’s temperature control loop. This can get messed up if you are iodine deficient. In many countries, you need to be using iodized salt. Other countries add iodine to dairy or bread.
KSman is simply a regular member on this site. Nothing more other than highly active.
I can be a bit abrupt in my replies and recommendations. I have a lot of ground to cover as this forum has become much more active in the last two years.