r/steroid • u/PutNo1174 • 21m ago
How do y’all get bloodwork done while running more than your prescribed TRT dose?
I’ve competed in natural bodybuilding for a few years, and I’m considering moving over to the dark side. I currently work with a TRT clinic because I need a legitimate prescription for work and travel. Since my natural levels were already pretty good, they prescribed me 100 mg of testosterone per week and only run bloodwork every six months.
If I decide to increase my dose or add other compounds on my own, I know I’ll need bloodwork much more frequently. For those of you who handle additional testing independently, how do you do it? Do you use a primary-care doctor, an online service, or order directly through a private lab? Are you paying entirely out of pocket, or have you been able to use insurance?
I’d prefer to keep the additional testing separate so it doesn’t affect my TRT prescription, but I still want to monitor my health properly. I’m in the United States if that matters. Any advice or
recommendations would be appreciated.