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Ritalin didn't do much for me. The long acting Adderall was an erection killer!!! But, the short acting Adderall is a lifesaver for me. Helps control my focus, outbursts, and keeps me a lot more "normal" for my adult life. Also, doesn't affect me in the bedroom.

Is letrozole a safer option than anastrozole? I'm having a conversation via email with my doctor, concerning starting using an AI, and voiced my concerns about letrozole causing ED versus anastrozole. It sounds like letro is the overall safer option between the two. "I see the concerns reading...

Now that I have things fairly well sorted out my libido is good. There have been times were it fluctuated a bit. I was doing injections EOD to try to reduce estrogen and it did nothing for me. I actually feel better at X2 per week.

All in all I feel good. However, I feel like crying, am overly sensitive, and can have some mood swings. But I am far better off than before TRT in regards to mood & temper. My goal would be to lower it slightly by taking the minimum AI and seeing what effect that has. If things improve then...

I'm in the opposite camp... Been on TRT for approximately 9 months, test cyp exclusively, and considering an AI to see if lowering my e2 will make me feel "better" as an experiment. I'm thinking of taking .25mg and seeing what the results are. My current protocol is 50mg every 3.5 days. TT 952...

Great info, very thought provoking, thanks for posting it.

Hematocrit can come down on it's own. I have not had any blood pulled other than for testing. I did start taking a fish oil supplement but can't remember exactly when, after the 2nd result and before the 3rd. This is what I've been taking...

I started taking a DIM supplement and began acting like an ******* about absolutely trivial matters. Snapping at the wife and kids and having a really bad temper. Stopped taking it and problem was resolved. Weird.

I'm confused. You mentioned you're not a proponent of DIM but you're taking it EOD. Please explain.

Thanks for the info. Let us know how it works out. I think the echeck thing is fine after a bit of research. I placed an order with safemeds4all.com

Same thing for me. I'm definitely not comfortable giving them that type of info.

Have you tried Nutrabio...

At 140mg I was at TT 1441 trough. I went down to 120mg for about 6 weeks and that put my trough at roughly TT 1100. I feel good at 100mg per week (50mgs 3.5 days) but haven't had blood work checked since then, about 2 weeks now. Any other info you could provide on DIM and why you're not a...

My e2 sensitive was 76 @ 140mg per week (40mg EOD). I've ramped down to 100mg per week now (50mg/3.5 days) and will test in a week. I thought about adding DIM to help lower estrogen and am attempting to stay away from an AI. Only relaying my story because of the similarities in high e2...

Solid thread and a good post. What is defined as "small" when making a dosage change? 10mg per week, or greater?

Thanks JT. I came up with 40mg as well and will start that tomorrow going EOD. No AI yet, although some is on the way to my house. I'm going to avoid using it if at all possible. Thanks for the advice!

You must've jinxed me. I've taken a bit of a down turn today. No energy, just blah.

Thanks for the advice. I'm going to try the EOD @ 140mg and see how that goes. I apologize for the thread drift but definitely got some solid info, thank you.

After reading this, and another thread, listing people's successes I'm definitely willing to give it a try. I don't know all the negatives associated with using an AI but would prefer to keep the variables to a minimum, less meds equals less things to dial in. Would I be better served going...

Thank you. I'll focus on lowing the estrogen via an AI as soon as it arrives. I appreciate the advice. SHBG prior to TRT was 33. Latest was 30 (10 - 50 nmol/ml)

I've ordered a liquid AI and will take a very small dosage until I get an appt with the endo. Meaning what exactly? I'm on my phone and don't have my test results with me currently to tell you the exact number. ETA - SHBG prior to TRT was 33. Latest was 30 (10 - 50 nmol/ml)

Definitely something I'll consider. I've actually increased my dosage, with doctor approval, to 70mg X2 per week. I feel better than the 50mg X2 and will get blood tests in a few weeks. I feel OK, nothing magic. Mood's definitely better, morning erections every day, but no noticeable strength...

Thanks for the lead. I'm in the same boat as the OP. Doc wants to send me to endo to get AI and HCG. 50mg E3D TT 725 FT 121 E2 56 (ultrasensitive @ Quest)

Nice review. I'm contemplating asking my doc to prescribe HCG and will definitely try Empower when I finalize my decision.

That's what I had to explain to my wife. Her answer was to up my dosage and I told her that was like driving in the dark without headlights. I could ride it out for another week if it'd help but if not I'll get stabbed this Friday. Tests that I have a scrip for: Estradiol Ultrasensitive...

I started TRT approximately 5 weeks ago through my family physician (50mg X2 per week), no HCG or AI, and my 9th injection with be this Friday. The wife says I'm being more of a **** than usual... I've felt good the day after injection, might be placebo, and then I feel like I get tired...

They had a big jump going from 50mg to 125mg and then on to 300. Interesting study... Maybe it's time I upped my dosage from 100mg/week.

I appreciate the civil discourse. At this time I'm comfortable with my decision, but am also very open minded, and will seek out another doctor who specializes in TRT if it becomes necessary. Be well.

Seriously, this is my idea of a good family doctor, who's not as well versed in the subject matter as a "TRT doctor." Reading is fundamental, I never stated he was a "TRT doctor", nor did I imply it. If you reread what I wrote you'll see he offered several recommendations for my protocol but...

You may end up being surprised. I live in a small lakeside village in Central NY and our family doctor is very receptive to working with his patients. He'd told me about several very successful TRT patients of his, and how he'd treated them prior to my tests with him, I brought in my past 2...

Thanks Doc! Great info.