My latest labs... Any Guesses on what my Peak TT is?

[DaveK2204]

Personally, I wouldn't be too concerned. If you're not having any symptoms from higher E2. I would leave it where it's at.

That's good to hear. I don't have any symptoms that I'm aware of and using an AI is not really an option.

I am considering lowering my T-Cyp a bit

Not sure how many months out of the 10 were dedicated to the daily injection protocol but I would say at least 3 if you had given it a fighting chance to claim whether it was truly a success or failure.

Keep in mind that although you have been on TRT for 10 months and for the most part running higher T levels on the various protocols (daily->E3D->E3.5D) there is going to be a big difference in your peak--->trough FT levels between the daily vs E3D/E3.5D protocols.

Peak--->trough levels can have a big impact on driving up hematocrit let alone as I have stated numerous times on the forum running high FT levels steady-state will also have a big impact.

This is the mistake many make when jumping on daily injections in the hopes of lowering hematocrit let alone estradiol by clipping the peak--->trough yet many will continue to struggle with such due to running too high an FT level.

Would definitely still keep an eye on where your hematocrit may be heading.

I did daily injections for 2.5 months from Dec '22 to mid Feb '23 (similar to @Vince 's protocol). I actually was enjoying the daily micro-injections (was as routine as brushing teeth & shaving) BUT I developed massive insomnia. So before even doing lab work, I switched to E3D injections. Then after some labs and higher HCT & Hemo...switch to E3.5D which was the protocol I was on for 2 yrs...before going off TRT.

Also, I am considering dropping my T-Cyp dose a bit.

PS I just found out today that I did DHT...didn't even realize that lol. That was 107 (ref range 12-65 ng/dl). I've been bald since 18 & hormones already fck'd from accutane...so no worries there :/