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I recently dealt with a very similar situation. My E2 spiked when I started HCG. I went from E2 at 20 (Roche) up to 49, gained 14lbs of water, and had sensitive/itchy nips. An OTC diuretic called "Diurex" (from walmart) helped me manage the water retention while my weekly .5mg Anastrozole did...

I ended up continuing with my protocol, dosing .5mg Anastrozole the day after my T-cyp injection. The water retention was just too much for me. Anyhow, the results from my Sensitive Estradiol (LabCorp) came back at 26 pg/mL. The draw was taken the morning of my weekly T shot (which was...

I felt bloated, craved chocolate, and was crying while watching Bridgette Jones Diary! On a serious note, nipples were starting to itch a bit and felt "heavy" (not chest pressure) in the breast area. Not sure if it was due to the extra pressure from all the water or not. I've only taken one...

What about the water weight? I gained 14 lbs from 12/17 until 012/31. It was pretty bad. I know it was water weight as my diet and exercise remained constant and I was able to clear most of it with diuretics before taking the anastrozole. My 1st 5 weeks on TRT didn't produce anything of the...

I started HCG 3 weeks ago at 250IU 2x per week. My estrogen levels were holding steady at 20 prior to introducing the HCG. This has been the case since before starting TRT, through about 5 weeks on TRT, when the HCG was introduced. Within 3 weeks of beginning HCG, I literally put on 14 lbs of...

No on the apnea. I made sure to have my wife gage my snoring levels from the get go. No noticeable difference. I got my blood drawn today. TT=678. FT, SHBG, Prolactin, and estrodial results should come in from lab tomorrow. This was on day 8 From my last shot. My injections are usually on...

Overtraining very well may be the case. I hit a pretty bad low this weekend and spent most of it resting. While I can't say I feel like a million bucks, Monday on has been a little bit better. Tolerable anyways. I think I'm going to ease up a little bit on training until I get my TRT stabilized.

Thanks. I just wanted to make sure what I've been experiencing so far is normal. With my next labs next week, possible does adjustment, and HCG to begin the following week, hopefully I'll start taking a turn for the better. I appreciate everyone's input!

Next blood work will be pulled this week, prior to my next injection. Yes, big time sleep issues. This was one of my biggest problems prior to therapy. Sweat at night, wondering mind, tossing & turning all night. I got it somewhat under control by limiting caffeine intake to 200mg upon...

I recently started TRT on a single weekly cyp injection. I'd go w/2xweekly shots, but insurance... My labs came in at Total T=307, Free=4.2, SHBG=53, prior to starting. I was trying to tackle this naturally by way of diet, exercise, and supplements since May, but no dice. I've been...