At 140mg T per week, that might not be enough anastrozole, but you can increase later if you are not an anastrozole over-responder.
Why 140mg?
I suggest taking all at once because levels are very steady and alternate days not worth the inconvenience VS simplicity of taking all at the same time.
" Also, any negative effect on thyroid and/or nitric oxide from anastrozole? " No, and anastrozole also will not foul your spark plugs or catalytic converter.
For thyroid issues, see the thyroid basics sticky.
Well I actually thought I was an anastrozole over responder as I’ve been having some erectile/libido/irritability issues, but blood work came back at E2=28.
Feels like my veins are constricting with anastrozole and is effecting blood flow to penis.
LH/FSH came back very low (below range) as I have been inconsistent with HCG. There is no doubt like you say when I take HCG after not taking it for a while see a dramatic increase in well being.
140mg puts me at the top of the normal range which is where I want to be.
Just wish I knew what was causing erectile issues, but feel like I’m close. DHT is slightly above range. T3 is slightly below range.
Thanks Again man as you know how we feel effects everything we do!
My doctor has me on 100 mg. of test cyp a week. Based on the guidance of this forum, I’m going to start injecting 50 mg. twice a week and am changing from the comically large #20 needles prescribed by the doc (oh, the bandaids) to insulin pins. I got the syringes recommended by KSman on the first page. So, am I right in calculating that 50 mg. of 200 mg./ml. test cyp will be 25 i.u. on the 1/2 ml. syringe, or half of the syringe? Thanks!
KSman I have a question, not for me but general, I was talking to a few guys who were on trt on a forum and I came to know that many of them don’t use hCG in their protocol and they’re talking about side effects like nut shrinking and sterility. I discussed your protocol and a few of them responded that hCG is not available to use in their areas along with the usual stubborn doc thing.
My question is that if someone is on trt and in case of unavailability of hCG, is the use of SERM advisable for the maintenance of testis? Also for those on long term trt’s should they need to prefer a SERM or hCG in the long run? As I’ve heard that SERM’s start producing sides when used for an extended period. In my experience, I have used nolvadex for hpta restart for a few weeks and I was okay and felt actually really good.
hCG is a natural human hormone that is functionally identical to LH and typically has no complication with suggested low dose protocols.
SERMS:
some guys get nasty estrogenic side effects from Clomid
Nolvadex works as well as Clomid, does not have those sides, but doctors out of habit/ignorance typically Rx Clomid
SERM’s are foreign substances in the body
if dose is too high, T–>E2 inside the testes can be very high and that cannot be controlled with anastrozole
Low dose Nolvadex would be better than nothing at all and low dose may avoid the sides that are reported, often with higher doses. Decisions need too reflect ones age and childbearing needs as well as sexual self-image as well as how one is regarded by one’s sexual partner.
This is a sticky and individual case details should not be here.
Please read the advice for new guys sticky then create your own post/thread for you case details, and keep coming back to that so we have context as things progress.
250iu hCG EOD is a good research and practice derived LH replacement dose.
Got labs on the protocol? - see you in your case thread…
I have been following your protocols for my TRT for almost two years of:
100mg test cypionate or ethanate injected per week with two or more injections per week.
250iu hCG SC EOD [every other day]
1.0mg Arimidex/anastrozole per week in divided doses.
I’m 53 and enjoy working out and am trying to lose the last of my body fat so I am looking at trying a very successful local weight loss program that includes daily HcG pills or injections (personal choice). I asked how this added HcG would effect my TRT and they were unable to tell me anything at all other than their knowledge of HcG is that it should be 6 weeks on and 6 weeks off? Can you help explain to me how this would effect my TRT as well as any other general health concerns?
Thanks for being here for us, I have had more success with info gathered from T-Nation than I ever did from my own physicians in life, please keep up the great service for men everywhere.
You are already taking hCG, so I don’t see what the point of an hCG weight loss diet is. There is only one way to deliver hCG and that is injections. Everything else is fraud/scam, no exceptions.
You can loose weight with what you are doing if:
TT and FT are high normal range or higher
E2 in lower 20’s
thyroid function is good, check your body temperatures and consider your long term intake of iodized salt
your eating and activity levels are OK
Six weeks off/on would be for an injected hCG diet where intake of calories is very low, a starvation diet.
You need to:
read thyroid basics sticky
– NOTE THE FIRST PARAGRAPH!!!
create your own thread in this forum for your case
provide more info about you
post lab work with ranges
This is a sticky, please do not reply into this forum.
KSman thanks you are very helpful.
I have shown this write up to every doc. I have seen regarding my issue. (general, urologist, and now endo. )
My question is can you provide or point me to some sources for your write up? Such as doctors studys ect. you know what I’m talking about.
I would like this to further help my case to correct and healthy treatment.
KSman & happydog48, I have pored over your stickies on TRT, Thyroid, Estradiol, Advice, Injection Protocols, etc. and I have great respect for you and all that you give freely to this group. I have some heavy concerns and questions that I would be greatly appreciative if you would take a look at. Later today I will make a post entitled: "TRT(Bad Protocol?), Thyroid (iodine)?, Adrenals? "
Thanks to any and all who contribute their thoughts!