@cksys
I am the other blacksheep on the board as I am on pellets and continue to update my progress.
First, WHAT pellets are you on? There are different types.
Second, your “end” of the cycle is too low. This is where you need to adjust. Two options - increase the number of pellets at the front end; or get pellet insertions more often. I have to do both – Ultra high at the beginning and re-pellet every 3 months.
I take DIM to maintain lower E levels, but had to stop taking as much because it was going too low. Historically I have had lower E levels, and are still learning where the sweet spot is. Depending on the pellet, your E should rise.