That was horrible, but typical BB approach. Doses way too high, LH/FSH would be very high, risking LH receptor desensitization. T–>E2 inside testes would be very high and serum E2 high as well. Liver would produce more SHBG in response. When you quit, LH receptors saw a huge drop in LH/FSH and that is not a signal to get to work, quite the opposite. LH receptor stimulation should not be exceeding what your pituitary will be able to generate. You are a victim of bro-science. [yes, I have an attitude about that]
You did not refer to use of any AI. SERM’s only protect Selected tissues, brain and liver still exposed. Elevated E2 also limits anabolic response and libido.
Your LH/FSH levels on Nolvadex are quite low and T as well. FSH is often a better indicator of LH status than LH itself as LH is pulsatile and a short half-life.
Please read the stickies found here: About the T Replacement Category - #2 by KSman
- advice for new guys
- things that damage your hormones
- protocol for injections
- finding a TRT doc
- HPTA restart
At 31YO, you should try a restart, but you are probably going to face this problem again when cycling. Perhaps TRT with blast and cruise makes more sense with your objectives. Fertility is also an issue. You should be on 250iu hCG SC EOD all of the time. You will not be doing any PCT.
There is more of concern than testosterone. Thyroid function is very important. Thyroid hormone fT3 regulates mitochondrial activity that produces ATP as part of the body’s temperature control loop. ATP is the universal currency of cellular energy. You can eval overall thyroid function by checking oral body temperatures as per the thyroid basics sticky - the two are related. Many have a problem created by not using iodized salt, needed to support thyroid hormone production.