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Anastrozole 1mg daily?!?

Anastrazole is relatively weak, and it takes a dose of more like 5-10mg/day to reach maximal suppression (and even at that dose suppression is not complete, more like 97-98%). This probably shut down ~90% of aromatase activity, which is why e2 levels were very low (teens), and why LH/FSH are...
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- Nov 27, 2019
- Forum: Testosterone Side Effect Management
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What is the Lowest Dose Protocol That You Find Works Long Term?

20mg Test Cyp + 150IU HCG + 0.2mg anastrozole every other day puts me at ~800 total T and has me feeling great. What does your bloodwork say?
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- Post #29
- Oct 30, 2019
- 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