It usually isn’t an issue. The numbers for E2 are going to run higher than range in most people. Mine is usually in the 60’s. Some guys find daily shots control it better, some are higher on daily’s. Mostly it doesn;t cause problems but people get all freaked out anyway. Then they leave it alone and discover it’s fine. Best plan is strt with test only, then add other things IF needed one thing at a time.
Interesting. My clinic didnt wanted to keep me between 30 and 40. when it got even a little above that they would make me take more anastrozole. I have been on trt for about 8 moths and started with all of it. This is the first time im just taking test alone. So aim doing 100mg twice per week. Would I be better off doing say 50mg just every other day?
As others have said, drop the AI. Start with Test only.
Begin with Test. Cyp. 50mg every 3.5 days. (100mg per week).
200mg is way too much for most men. In fact it is a cycle dosage for most.
You would likely have very high Estradiol on that much test and require an AI.
Don’t do that.
my test came back 650 on 200mg.
The majority of men on TRT, either underground or through a TRT practice, take 150-200mg injections once weekly. Many of the underground guys have never heard of E2, aromatase inhibitors or SHBG. They do fine. Guys using their PCP, endocrinologists or urologists typically get a 200mg injection every two to three weeks. I think most here would agree that is not ideal, nonetheless that is what they do and they are happy, or at least happier than they would be with no TRT.
Sure, no problem. Go to the YouTube channel:
TRT and hormone optimization
Have a look through their videos.
Edit: start with this video:
just watched it. Thank you for that. I have been off my ai for about a week now and actually feel pretty good.
That would not be a “Cycle dosage” for anyone. Just to be clear. If someone wants to cycle, or blast, less than 400 mg is pointless, and really less than 500 mg is less than useful. Risk vs reward, no sense playing around.
Depends on you. Some (Probably most) guys feel no difference whatsoever veteen the two things.
i honeslty cant believe he said my dose was a cycle dosage. my labs dont lie. I honestly think I need a bit more at my age and only coming back at 650.
Your dose is the most common dose out there, and by no means a cycle dose.
thats what i thought. He even has TRT in his name. kinda scares me asking advice on here
Right, even 40 years ago, we would start with 400mg, then go to 500-800mg. The only guys not going over 400mg were in the lighter weight classes.
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Definitely don’t take 100mg/week unless your goal is to feel miserable. I’ve been on 200mg/week for years and no one would ever look at me and say “that dude is definitely juicing”.
It sounds like you are on the right path and most importantly in the right frame of mine to get there sooner than most.
Thanks. I appreciate the positive vibes. Dexter is one of my favorite shows of all time.
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I think we need to add HCG to the mix with the AI In this discussion. If I did not run hCG along with 120 mg test weekly I may give it a go without the AI. Just to see what happens. I will agree that there are some young men out there walking around with a total testosterone of 1100 naturally that would never even think or care their estrogen is higher than normal. In the End it would not be an issue. Their body would figure out the ratio on his own, I agree But for those of us adding hCG that changes the entire equation. How much, I don’t know.