NPP + Current Bloodwork Expert Advice

[albocircus]

Hey guys,

Looking for eyes on some bloodwork specifically in relation to NPP.

Context (for interpretation only):

• Currently running testosterone enanthate as a base
• Considering adding NPP for ~12–16 weeks at low exposure - 100-200mg per week
• Bloodwork below was taken before a major cut
• Since this panel I’ve lost ~18 kg and am now sub-10% body fat
• Goal here is to understand if this cycle will be manageable when NPP is introduced

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Bloodwork (pre-cut)​

Liver / systemic

• AST: 25
• ALT: 28

Androgens / pituitary

• Total Testosterone: 16.1
• Free Testosterone: 363.6
• LH: 2.1
• FSH: 6

Estrogen / prolactin

• Estradiol (E2): 132
• Prolactin: 198

Thyroid

• TSH: 3.2

Hematology

• Hemoglobin (Hb): 129
• RBC (RCC): 6.8
• Hematocrit (HCT): 0.42
• MCV: 62
• MCH: 129
• MCHC: 306
• RDW: 18.6

Lipids

• Total Cholesterol: 4.1
• HDL-C: 1.1
• LDL-C: 2.6

Glucose control

• Insulin: 5
• HbA1c (NGSP): 5.2
• HbA1c (IFCC): 33

 

[ozzyboy]

Labs look good. I would keep an eye on Hb/HCT and E2/prolactin while on cycle. Stay on top of diet, cardio and hydration.. no major red flags that I can see.

 

[albocircus]

Labs look good. I would keep an eye on Hb/HCT and E2/prolactin while on cycle. Stay on top of diet, cardio and hydration.. no major red flags that I can see.

thanks heaps mate really appreciate this. i agree those markers of mine do seem a bit on the end of the scale and need to be monitored. Is a 12 week cycle of NPP on this dose effective in a bulking/ off season context in terms of length and dose factoring in these blood markers. Lastly if 12 weeks what point in time would i be looking to get bloods taken again... Week 6 and post cycle ? e

 

[ChasetheCase]

Get a new blood test before starting your cycle. Don’t make decisions from a panel which I’m guessing is at least a year old.

Then take another about 6 weeks in cycle and one at the end.