How’s it going guys, just had blood work done after
1 month
Test-C 95 2X a week
HCG 500 2X a week
50 mg Zinc 1X day
no AI
Estrogen is @56, I have had no side effects except water retention which was dealt with a daily cup of green tea & ginger. Dr. wants me to start Anastrozole .5mg 2X a week to protect my prostate. I do not like the way AI makes me feel emotionally/mentally, but once I heard the word prostate I am now considering it.
Before starting I wanted to get your opinion. Do I really need it? Can I lower E2 without it?
Thanks
First, if these were the only hormones tested, find a new doc. Second, why wouldn’t your E2 be this high since your T is? Quite frankly your dose is high, so if you want to lower E2 then lower your dose.
For new labs and initial follow up you are correct in that FT, SHBG, and lipid panel are a must but TSH and DHT should be monitored at least at first IMO.
I like my E2 at around 25-34, no higher. Currently I’m steady at 28 over the last few labs, with my Teat at 1144. I use .5mg (100mg) 2x per week, with .35mg of Anastrozole with each dose. I would definitely start using anastrozole.
If you are working with a Doc I would recommend one that looks at all your hormones not just Tesy, like your thyroid etc.
I use performancemedicine.net. They do phone consults, so you don’t have to be right near a clinic. They are based out of Tennessee where I live. When I started up with them they recommended we do a Cleveland heart lab as a baseline, it’s a very extensive blood panel.
