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You're running 62 on the E2 test I would recommend .25mg E3.5D, I would be wary of any more than that, would be better to go slow there, labs in 4 weeks and then adjust if needed with symptoms.
 
Met with Dr today. I am now on Arimidex. Starting .25 mg twice a week. Will redo labs in 1 month. I'm a bit nervous with this drug. What can I expect other than reduction in E2? Would love to hear your experiences and will research later in other threads when done work
 
Met with Dr today. I am now on Arimidex. Starting .25 mg twice a week. Will redo labs in 1 month. I'm a bit nervous with this drug. What can I expect other than reduction in E2? Would love to hear your experiences and will research later in other threads when done work
I have never taken an AI, I lowered my estradiol, it had reached 55/sensitive, through dose manipulation. But it's certainly prudent for you and your doctor to add it to your protocol, particularly in light of the gynecomastia that has presented. It's a modest, appropriate dose that has been prescribed.
 
Met with Dr today. I am now on Arimidex. Starting .25 mg twice a week. Will redo labs in 1 month. I'm a bit nervous with this drug. What can I expect other than reduction in E2? Would love to hear your experiences and will research later in other threads when done work

I can understand the nervousness about the AI. Personal experience has made me cautious too. Fortunately I don't need an AI or take one, but you seem to have both symptoms and labs which point to the possibility that an AI will help you. I'll be interested to learn how it goes for you!
 
I am 3 days in to taking Arimidex. I will have my second dose mid day tomorrow. I felt ok with the first dose. What I did notice is after a few hours I was bone tired. A tired I have not felt in a long time. I was out cold by 8 pm Friday night. It did not carry over to Saturday. I am interested to see if I feel the same with the next dose. The only other things I noticed was my face and ears felt flushed and an increase in urination pretty much all weekend.
 

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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.

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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.

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