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Clomid safe with low estradiol ?

I started taking 12.5 dose per day. However, yesterday my right side began to hurt, so I am assuming it's my liver as my liver enzymes have been crazy since beginning a less than perfect protocol. Any ideas on what I could do to remedy? I am going to make a doctors appointment to follow-up...
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- Post #6
- Aug 28, 2018
- Forum: hCG, Clomid & Others for Fertility, PCT or Low T
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Clomid safe with low estradiol ?

Thank you
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- Post #3
- Aug 25, 2018
- Forum: hCG, Clomid & Others for Fertility, PCT or Low T
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Clomid safe with low estradiol ?

I’ve stopped TRT due to some medical issues. However, I crashed my estrogen with too much AI. I’d like to start Clomid for PCT, but wondering if Clomid will lower my estrogen making my e2 recovery slower.
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- Aug 25, 2018
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- Forum: hCG, Clomid & Others for Fertility, PCT or Low T
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Have I crashed my estrogen - my doctor says no and I'm hurting

That's why I am asking about Clomid. If it is staying down - i'd like to generate more testosterone that will convert to estrogen, but wondering if Clomid would suppress estrogen further.
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- Post #38
- Aug 24, 2018
- Forum: Testosterone Side Effect Management
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Have I crashed my estrogen - my doctor says no and I'm hurting

I don't think I had a bad doctor. I think that there was a communication break down while I was having some issues and some decisions made without pulling blood work, but my doctor seems to be very well respected in the TRT community. I think my body may have taken the testosterone injections...
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- Post #37
- Aug 24, 2018
- Forum: Testosterone Side Effect Management
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Have I crashed my estrogen - my doctor says no and I'm hurting

Thanks SHBG was 43.4 prior to TRT Estradiol was 33.2 prior to TRT - the last blood draw was Estradiol of 9. My question now is - how do I get my estrogen up quickly. I'm honestly done with TRT. I had 2-3 weeks of bliss followed by 5-6 weeks of miserable side-effects. My wife is not happy...
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- Post #35
- Aug 24, 2018
- Forum: Testosterone Side Effect Management
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Have I crashed my estrogen - my doctor says no and I'm hurting

So, the latest is that I went through a few days of feeling miserable. I could barely move, burning skin, fatigue, etc... The last two days have been a little better. However, now I am having some joint pain and neck pain. I am assuming this is from low estrogen. I am not on anything at the...
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- Post #33
- Aug 24, 2018
- Forum: Testosterone Side Effect Management
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Have I crashed my estrogen - my doctor says no and I'm hurting

Thanks. I'm not sure who to consult with.... So, you advising I may need a restart protocol to speed up recovery. Does that include recovering from my estrogen issues, or will that work itself out once AI is out of my system.
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- Post #30
- Aug 22, 2018
- Forum: Testosterone Side Effect Management
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Have I crashed my estrogen - my doctor says no and I'm hurting

How soon should I start that and what dose? I would prefer low dose, if possible.
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- Post #28
- Aug 22, 2018
- Forum: Testosterone Side Effect Management
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Have I crashed my estrogen - my doctor says no and I'm hurting

Clomid? I was on for 12 weeks.
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- Post #26
- Aug 22, 2018
- Forum: Testosterone Side Effect Management
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Have I crashed my estrogen - my doctor says no and I'm hurting

10 days As of Monday it was 500+ and I started pre-trt at 280+
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- Post #24
- Aug 22, 2018
- Forum: Testosterone Side Effect Management
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Have I crashed my estrogen - my doctor says no and I'm hurting

..but you don't recommend I go that route right now. Your recommendation is to give my body a break and let it baseline. Do you think I'll feel at least some better in a few days?
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- Post #21
- Aug 22, 2018
- Forum: Testosterone Side Effect Management
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Have I crashed my estrogen - my doctor says no and I'm hurting

Yes - sorry, it was 130mg Cyp - I corrected
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- Post #19
- Aug 22, 2018
- Forum: Testosterone Side Effect Management
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Have I crashed my estrogen - my doctor says no and I'm hurting

350 IU hCG day 1 350 IU hCG day 2 130 mg Cyp day 3 .5 Anastrozole day 4 Blood draw was 4-5 days after my test injection.
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- Post #17
- Aug 22, 2018
- Forum: Testosterone Side Effect Management
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Have I crashed my estrogen - my doctor says no and I'm hurting

I'm a little gun shy now. Maybe in the future once I get passed this.
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- Post #15
- Aug 22, 2018
- Forum: Testosterone Side Effect Management

TRT Hormone Predictor Widget

Understanding Your Hormones

Estradiol (E2)

A form of estrogen produced from testosterone. Important for bone health, mood, and libido. Too high can cause side effects; too low can affect well-being.

DHT

Dihydrotestosterone is a potent androgen derived from testosterone. Affects hair growth, prostate health, and masculinization effects.

Free Testosterone

The biologically active form of testosterone not bound to proteins. Directly available for cellular uptake and biological effects.

Scientific Reference

Lakshman KM, Kaplan B, Travison TG, Basaria S, Knapp PE, Singh AB, LaValley MP, Mazer NA, Bhasin S. The effects of injected testosterone dose and age on the conversion of testosterone to estradiol and dihydrotestosterone in young and older men. J Clin Endocrinol Metab. 2010 Aug;95(8):3955-64.

DOI: 10.1210/jc.2010-0102 | PMID: 20534765 | PMCID: PMC2913038