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How to Dose Aromasin (Exemestane) -- A Proposal

All, I love how aromasin (exemestane) makes me feel, much more than arimidex (anastrazole). Anastrazole feels harsh and slightly poisonous, where exemestane feels smooth and mild. I have been using it on and off for years as a stand-alone, to both increase testosterone, lower SHBG and control...
- Ckblgr
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- Aug 19, 2019
- aromasin aromatase inhibitors estradiol exemestane
- Replies: 5
- Forum: Testosterone Side Effect Management
Crazy ~800 ng/dl Drop while on TRT--- Faulty Quest Test?

Hey all, first post, I started TRT 4 weeks ago and have been getting my own blood draws every week. My prescribed regimen is 20mg test cyp and 140mcg HCG SubQ every day. I'm also prescribed 0.125mg arimidex 2x/week, but have been avoiding taking it. End of week 3, my Quest results were 942...
- Ckblgr
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- Aug 14, 2019
- quest trt
- Replies: 12
- 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