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Anastrozole and joint pain

It's been about 12 weeks since I quit. NIH recommends a 3 week washout out doing a crossover study with anastrozole. My doc know it's the wrong test,but I don't think my E2 remains low. I've taken gabapentin as a pain modifier; don't want to do tricyclic antidepressants or acupuncture/ I'm...
- jimb1
- Post #19
- Mar 9, 2016
- Forum: Testosterone Side Effect Management
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Anastrozole and joint pain

I am slowly recovering from Aromatase Inhibitor Induced Musculoskeletal Syndrome, after being dosed at 1mg daily for 6 months and cutting the dose (not enough) myself when I realized what was happening. At first, I thought I was overtraining, but a few days off did not help. I stopped the...
- jimb1
- Post #17
- Mar 9, 2016
- 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