Latest bloodwork in, E2 fixed, still feel awful

[smokedsalmon]

Hey guys, about a month ago I crashed my E2 and felt awful, as expected. I've stuck to my Defy prescribed 150mg T cyp every week since, without an AI, and without any other "experiments."

Well, I still don't have much in terms of libido, and I just feel all in all worse off than when I started, between sexual function, mood, and energy levels. I am one of those guys who started with a "lowish" TT and just out of range FT. I did great on Clomid at first, and when I briefly "tried" TRT months ago, I noticed a marked improvement across the board.

Where I started:
TT in the 400-500 range
FT <10
SHBG ~40

When crashed E2:
TT 529
FT 18.6
E2 12.9

Now:
TT 716
FT 29.5
E2 29.3

I am surprised that 150mg isn't pushing me higher than 716. The only other thing going on is that I've been taking Unisom nightly because I still can't sleep. Was thinking of breaking that habit this weekend and seeing if it helps.

Short of scheduling an early consultation with Dr Saya, any suggestions I could look into now?

 

[swoops36]

What is your dosing schedule?

 

[smokedsalmon]

What is your dosing schedule?

Every day

 

[swoops36]

Well my suggestion was going to be increased frequency, EOD or ED, lol. So maybe just give it time? Numbers change quickly, actual physical changes may be slower.

 

[Systemlord]

You need to look closely at other things, like thyroid, cortisol and mineral testing. Your TRT experience mirrors my own, I turned out to have multiple mineral deficiencies, iron, potassium, vitamin C and vitamin D which cause IBS symptoms and paralyzed my gut.

 

[Vince Carter]

Every day

What's daily? you said 150mg per week, nothing about daily...clarify.

 

[smokedsalmon]

You left out the most important detail. Length of time with each regimen. If it’s been like 10 weeks with everything stable I’d say up your dose a bit or add hcg. Otherwise just wait it out.

Thanks Joe. I’m going to bump up my next consultation a little bit I think and see if Dr Saya thinks we should adjust it then. Until then leaving it alone.

 

[smokedsalmon]

What's daily? you said 150mg per week, nothing about daily...clarify.

Roughly 22mg daily. I fill the syringe to the 11 mark and go.

 

[Abuser200]

Increase your dose.