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Much has been said here and I agree with almost all of it. I think with the level of total test that you have after 2 months, you definitely need a dose increase. I don't think splitting the 100mg into 3-4 shots a week is going to bring you to 7-800+ Now, almost doubling it I think is not wise at all either. So why not split the difference with 140mg/wk split m/w/f or EOD. Increasing frequency to manage the low SHBG effects and raising your levels with the higher dose. Now that AI dose seems crazy to me and I would never take it. Your Estradiol sensitive is 32 which seem totally fine. Even if it goes to the low 40's with your dose change it would still be fine and not need an AI unless symptoms warranted. I would think sensitive nipples at this juncture should not be cause for alarm yet. Good luck getting dialed in, but what ever you do don't take that large dose of AI.

<blockquote data-quote="JMP" data-source="post: 76015" data-attributes="member: 15616"><p>Much has been said here and I agree with almost all of it.&nbsp; I think with the level of total test that you have after 2 months, you definitely need a dose increase.&nbsp; I don&#039;t think splitting the 100mg into 3-4 shots a week is going to bring you to 7-800+&nbsp; Now, almost doubling it I think is not wise at all either.&nbsp; So why not split the difference with 140mg/wk split m/w/f or EOD.&nbsp; Increasing frequency to manage the low SHBG effects and raising your levels with the higher dose.&nbsp; Now that AI dose seems crazy to me and I would never take it.&nbsp; Your Estradiol sensitive is 32 which seem totally fine.&nbsp; Even if it goes to the low 40&#039;s with your dose change it would still be fine and not need an AI unless symptoms warranted.&nbsp; I would think sensitive nipples at this juncture should not be cause for alarm yet.&nbsp; Good luck getting dialed in, but what ever you do don&#039;t take that large dose of AI.</p></blockquote><p></p>

[QUOTE="JMP, post: 76015, member: 15616"] Much has been said here and I agree with almost all of it. I think with the level of total test that you have after 2 months, you definitely need a dose increase. I don't think splitting the 100mg into 3-4 shots a week is going to bring you to 7-800+ Now, almost doubling it I think is not wise at all either. So why not split the difference with 140mg/wk split m/w/f or EOD. Increasing frequency to manage the low SHBG effects and raising your levels with the higher dose. Now that AI dose seems crazy to me and I would never take it. Your Estradiol sensitive is 32 which seem totally fine. Even if it goes to the low 40's with your dose change it would still be fine and not need an AI unless symptoms warranted. I would think sensitive nipples at this juncture should not be cause for alarm yet. Good luck getting dialed in, but what ever you do don't take that large dose of AI. [/QUOTE]

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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