Were you using prescribed or otc td dhea? My dhea tested low and I've tried several different oral capsules/tablets at strengths as low as 5mg/day and always end up with high e2 symptoms.
I did take a tiny piece ( .125mg ) Anastrozole yesterday to see if it helps. I'm not on trt now, just DHEA so maybe a dose that small won't have any negative sides.
I tested low in separate labs a year apart. I'm just trying to get into range. I do love the way it makes me feel the first couple days. That's all I get from it.
I've been off trt since May, and have been trying to bring my low DHEA levels up.
I have tried 3 different brand otc orals, and troches from a compounded pharmacy.
They all raise my e2 after a few days.
The only one that did anything positive is ultra micronized 25mg tablet that I cut into...
When on trt, I tried different protocols ( look for threads I started). I did use Anastrozole in small doses along with test cypionate and HCG, but never had the quality of wood on trt as I have since being off trt.
I have been off trt since May of this year and my numbers have dwindled.
Labs from 8/16/16
Total test. 372. (348-1197)
Free T. 7.2. (7.2-24)
Sensitive e2 15.3. (8-35)
My DHEA has also been low for quite some time now.
I have a follow up with defy to discuss starting back on trt, but in...
PAUL-E is that your homemade reverse hyper? If so, how much weight are you using?
I also purchased a Hammer Strength ISO row and a couple other pieces to work my lats without putting too much stress on my lower back. Hammer makes some great stuff!
Another piece that has helped strengthen my...
Reverse Hyper.
I injured my back years ago and tried everything short of surgery for almost 2 years. Physical therapy and chiropractors did nothing for me. I bought a Louie Simmons reverse hyper like the one in the video (except mine has the strap), and it did more for my back than any Dr. With...
My DHEA tested low on my last labs. I purchased the 25mg ultra micronized dhea tablets. I can't tolerate more than 1/4 tablet at a time. If I take it at night I sleep great, but always have e2 symptoms the next day... very soft wood, moody, puffy face. I'm currently off trt so dhea is the only...
My total T 2 years ago was in the 200+ range. Now it's 417 after, so I feel confident the weight loss helped.
I don't want you guys to think I'm completely better off without trt. I'm not. My free T is still very low normal. I don't have the drive to cycle that extra few miles or that extra...
I was told 1000 units hcg/week, split daily x7 or 200/day Mon-fri. I just did the 120/day and stuck with it. It did help keep my testicles full.
The .25mg Anastrozole was used when injecting weekly. .125mg was used 2x week with test cyp twice /week and subq ( e2 was highest and total and free T...
I didn't intend to start a new thread and apologize to the op on the other thread for hijacking.
To add to what I've already put, I lost over 50 lbs while on trt, built muscle ( but I am an easy gainer and used to body build in younger years so it was easier getting the muscle back), and looked...
I was on trt from mid 2014- May this year. I tried injecting once per week, every 3.5 days, eod, subq, IM. Never more than 100mg/week of test cyp. Each time an adjustment was made I waited 8 weeks before having labs. The last labs at 24mg eod and 120 units hcg subq ed revealed numbers that...