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Dialing Test-C dose in and Eliminating 'Need' for AI

Yeah, I agree. I didn't take the anastrozole yesterday and honestly feel better. I'm planning on reducing the TC dose from 220mg to 150mg tomorrow morning. This is a (rounded) 32% reduction, which I'm totally OK with. That being said, is titrating doses by ~30% a good rule of thumb?
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- Post #9
- Jul 27, 2021
- Forum: Testosterone Basics & Questions
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Dialing Test-C dose in and Eliminating 'Need' for AI

Yes definitely agree on estradiol. Hematocrit has been a-ok last six labs show: [47, 45.8, 42.1, 46, 46.1]% - (37.50-51.00)
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- Post #7
- Jul 23, 2021
- Forum: Testosterone Basics & Questions
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Dialing Test-C dose in and Eliminating 'Need' for AI

Thanks that’s really helpful. Thanks for the thorough response. To answer your questions: Before AI (while originally on 260mg, before the reduction to 220mg): Heavy variation in BP readings. Only occasionally seeing above 160/80 but semi-frequently (once or twice a week) getting quite...
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- Post #5
- Jul 23, 2021
- Forum: Testosterone Basics & Questions
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Dialing Test-C dose in and Eliminating 'Need' for AI

Ah sorry my number was off there. Also yeah I understand the reason for air quotes. The dose seems off to me as well in that it’s higher than guidelines. That’s a point that definitely adds to my confusion with this. It's 220mg weekly, in two injections (every 3.5 days). As a heads up, I only...
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- Post #3
- Jul 22, 2021
- Forum: Testosterone Basics & Questions
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Dialing Test-C dose in and Eliminating 'Need' for AI

Hey all recent member, been on TRT for six years now and have been having some issues getting my dose dialed in. I've been given permission by my doctor to reduce my dose albeit without much direction on what amounts to decrement my dose by. I'm having an issue figuring out how to handle this as...
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- Thread
- Jul 22, 2021
- aromatase inhibitor testosterone dose
- Replies: 10
- Forum: Testosterone Basics & Questions

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