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Arimidex - Pain Caused by Crashing E2 or Another Reason?

I came across some interesting research about using high-dose Vitamin D (50,000 IUs a week) for the joint pain and bone loss associated with Arimidex. These studies were looking at women who use AIs for breast cancer. It was a while ago, but I seem to recall one of the studies showing that...
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- Post #14
- May 26, 2020
- Forum: Testosterone Side Effect Management
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Treating Low Testosterone with Clomid, hCG and Aromatase Inhibitors: A Review of the Data

@Cataceous made an interesting comment in the following post that androgen negative feedback at the pituitary is minimal (it's mostly estrogen there). https://www.excelmale.com/forum/threads/pituitary-restart-while-on-trt-promising-initial-results.20864/
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- Post #11
- Apr 14, 2020
- Forum: hCG, Clomid & Others for Fertility, PCT or Low T
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Treating Low Testosterone with Clomid, hCG and Aromatase Inhibitors: A Review of the Data

There's very little discussion on this board about another option - Toremifine (Fareston).
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- Post #10
- Apr 14, 2020
- Forum: hCG, Clomid & Others for Fertility, PCT or Low T
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Failed PCT - Getting Off TRT for Fertility Purposes

This won't make me popular around here, but, if I were you, I would consider adding a low-dose AI to your proposed clomiphene trial. World J Mens Health. 2020 Feb 24. doi: 10.5534/wjmh.190160. [Epub ahead of print] Obesity and Baseline Estradiol Levels Are Independent Predictors for Initiation...
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- Post #11
- Mar 31, 2020
- Forum: hCG, Clomid & Others for Fertility, PCT or Low T

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