We have already discussed this multiple times, why do you continue to ignore the facts? It is childish @highpull
Not to mention we have more evidence here that it is not high.
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This lab wasnāt the reason, this lab was the one where my primary told me to try a different urologist. When I went to this new urologist he stated that I should be on a ai so he prescribed them to me. The first posting was the lab result from 2 months of being on this new ai protocol.
I disagree with you. I think you are ignoring the facts. However, I wonāt call you childish for disagreeing with me. I do think you are childish, for calling me childish.
Itās OK, we can disagree. Others can read, maybe do their own research, and make up their own minds.
No @highpull you agreed with me the other day that it is rare that this is not the case, and in fact the literature you keep posting, which leads me to believe you donāt understand the subject, actually supports my opinion on this issue.
It says very clearly, the disadvantage IA has for estradiol is that it can pick up other steroids, giving you a higher reading than you normally would get. So again, you keep posting this same nonsense, which actually proves my point lol. It makes no sense.
Not too mention @katfish is on a high dosage of anastrozole, with a low dosage of T. So just because it is not always the case, does not mean that it is not typically the case, which you already admitted in another thread lol
So you keep pointing out this anomaly that you had with your IA testing, but your estradiol was sky high so it doesnāt really matter which test you would have taken, either way, your E2 is sky high.
So again, understanding we where are in this conversation, how is your post helpful at all? Are you suggesting the OPās E2 is actually high?
Like I said, when I say something generally is the case, and you point out that every once in a while it is not the case, you are still agreeing with me.
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Yāall I do have a question, if I google low estradiol levels in males 23 is in range? Am I misreading something? Also the last few months my skin has been oily making me break out on back and sometimes fave like Iām going through puberty again? Trt side affect?
It appears you did not read my entire post. Not all of those labs are mine, there are several others there.
Perhaps you could provide several examples in which the falsely elevate E2 via immunoassay would be clinically significant.
I am not suggesting anything regarding the OPs E2 level being high or low, just that he is very likely fine with the IA test. I did, however, if you note an earlier post to the OP, suggest he decrease or discontinue the AI.
So you told him to stop the anastrozole but you donāt think his E2 is low? Because if his sensitive essay came in any higher, his E2 is perfect.
Yes you are in range but it is a little low in relation to your free t.
I have seen things all over the place on oily skin and acne so I cant tell you what is from. Iāve heard high E causes, Ive heard high DHT causes. Woudnt suprise me if if some think high free t causes it. I think it depends on the person honestly I have high free t and sky high dht and i dont have a problem with it.
No, I suggested he consider reducing, or eliminate, his anastrozole. Heās taking a pretty large dose. I donāt know if he needs it, based on any symptoms he may have. He may have them, which is why I said consider.
I did not comment on whether or not his E2 is low, at this point, I donāt really care what the number is. Usually, I think it best to hold off on AIs in the absence of elevated E2 symptoms.
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Your E2 of 23 is considered in range. So, yes. I donāt think that thatās the argument.
I donāt think low SHBG is a bad thing.
Low SHBG is a bad thing. It is a statistical marker in longevity, higher SHBG (to a point) translates to better overall health and a longer life.
Iām going to live for forever then, haha
Jk, I know what you mean.
Low SHBG is a biomarker for diabetes and metabolic disorders. SHBG binds testosterone, estrogen, insulin and thyroid hormones.
Your post should be in its own thread ā¦ something like āEstradiol - Ultra sensitive vs standard Comparisonā. I think there could be a lot of discussion on that ā¦ and others could share lab experiences. Just my opinion.
Feel free to do if you would like. I pretty much bring it up when someone comments about ECLIA being the āwrongā test.
That level of Free T is NOT high 
It translates to 20 ng/dL Most men resolve symptoms when they hit 30 ng/dL. Youāre too caught up with the clinical range which is taken from a population of sick people. Youāre worrying about the wrong thing. What you SHOULD be worrying about is the half pill of Arimidex youāre taking EOD. That stuff is going to destroy your body.
Thanks, I am not going to take your material and create a thread. It was only a suggestion, as I would be a person to post my comparison tests as well and I think it would have been an interesting discussion thread.
Hi yāall whatās the reasoning behind switching legs every injection? Hit a frequently used spot today and it was hard as hell to push in?
Allow the muscle time to heal. Less chance of scar tissue