I have just completed a "mini-cycle" of HCG monotherapy to check how my body would react to HCG supplementation. I have been taking approximately 1100 IU per week (the first week 350 IU 3X, and then 150 IU ED).
Before starting this cycle my lab results were as follows:
Total Testosterone: 292 ng/dl
Estradiol (sensitive): 12.9 pg/ml
After the 3-week cycle:
Total Testosterone: 550 ng/dl
Estradiol (sensitive): 31.1 pg/ml
As you can see my Total Testosterone has indeed increased, but my Estradiol more than doubled! As a result my Testosterone/Estradiol ratio has worsened, from 22.6 to 17.7
Furthermore I gained 2 pounds without any change in diet/excercise (water retention?). Overall I do not feel any better..
So my question is: do I need to take an AI? would you recommend trying an OTC supplement before taking Anastrozole?
Thank you very much for your help.
Before starting this cycle my lab results were as follows:
Total Testosterone: 292 ng/dl
Estradiol (sensitive): 12.9 pg/ml
After the 3-week cycle:
Total Testosterone: 550 ng/dl
Estradiol (sensitive): 31.1 pg/ml
As you can see my Total Testosterone has indeed increased, but my Estradiol more than doubled! As a result my Testosterone/Estradiol ratio has worsened, from 22.6 to 17.7
Furthermore I gained 2 pounds without any change in diet/excercise (water retention?). Overall I do not feel any better..
So my question is: do I need to take an AI? would you recommend trying an OTC supplement before taking Anastrozole?
Thank you very much for your help.