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<blockquote data-quote="DDD" data-source="post: 29435" data-attributes="member: 12655"><p>I have read a number of things on this forum to try to educate myself on TRT. I've been on TRT for about two years and wish I would have known some of the things I've learned when I started TRT. </p><p></p><p></p><p>Recently, after doing a lot of research, I switched to E3D injections hoping to control E2 and having more consistent levels. </p><p></p><p></p><p>May I ask a few questions?</p><p></p><p>First, I am 43 years old, 6'1, and 185 pounds. I started TRT two years ago when my T came back 159 and 238. Before then, I've never needed any long term medication. My health, other than Low T, is very good. </p><p></p><p></p><p>I didn't know much about TRT when I started it at a local Low T clinic. </p><p></p><p></p><p>1. I have noticed many of those who post recommend Defy. I have been emailing Defy inquiring about their services. Could you tell me why men like Defy so much, when they could probably go to a Low T clinic in their own city?</p><p></p><p></p><p>2. I began TRT at a local TRT clinic which offers a monthly fee and provides the T and regular blood tests for that monthly fee. After consultation with the doctor, I was started with compounded cream, but it seems my body didn't absorb it well and my libido wasn't consistent. Then I went to weekly injections of 200 and then 150 milligrams. That did well for a few months and I could tell the difference in energy and in the gym, but then experienced arousal and libido issues and that's when I learned about the effects of high estradiol-- something of which I was never told when I started TRT. So I used Anastrozole for a time ( .5mg twice per week) which took my E2 from the 40s to the teens. I didn't want to be on an AI term so I stopped. After a few weeks same issues arose, I started using it again. I've had much trouble trying to use an AI. This summer it crashed my E2 to 5 and 10 and I felt horrible. (I had used 1mg twice per week, won't be doing that again!) Since then I haven't been about to dial in one the right regimen and have consistent energy and libido. I've tried many different doses. </p><p></p><p></p><p>So two months ago I decided to start injecting 60 mg twice a week hoping this would curb my aromotization. I tested at TT 832, FT 239 (scale 30-150), E at 37 (standard) (scale 7-42) 4 days after injection right before next one. Then I upped it to 80 milligrams twice a week and tested at TT 844 and E at 38. Had some libido issues so I decreased to 60 mg twice a week with .25mg anastrozole 3x week and tested at TT 601 FT 123 and E2 at 30 (this was a different lab and I think they used the sensitive assay).</p><p></p><p></p><p>Then I switched to 40 mgs E3D thinking I could eliminate an AI. Basically since switching to twice a week or E3D my energy, libido, arousal have been inconsistent and I'm frustrated. Am I doing something wrong? It seems that 40 mgs dose is too low. Was I supposed to boost my T with a larger dose and make sure my count was in the 800s before starting a low dose e3D regimen?</p><p></p><p></p><p>3. On top of that, using anastrozole not only lowers my E2 but it lowers my TT also. Is that supposed to happen? So if I get my TT into the 800s and 1000s, then my E will go to highs 30s and 40s. And I noticed I have libido issues when it reaches high 30s. Doesn't happen all the time. Is that normal? I've been told 30s is a good level. If I take an AI my TT goes down to 600.</p><p></p><p>Maybe I'm not being patient. As soon as I sense a drop in energy or libido, I want to change my regimen. It wasn't like this when I first started TRT. Things were going well. I'm not sure what happened. </p><p></p><p></p><p>I currently use a TRT clinic locally where I pay a monthly fee and they provide the T. I can go to the clinic for an injection, or they will let me self inject. They also provide blood tests which lately I've been doing monthly until I can get the right dose and regimen. I've tried so many different doses I almost feel like I need to just start over.</p><p></p><p>I can add a post showing my different does and levels over 2 years, if that helps.</p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p>Am I interested to hear from others who have experienced this? I joined this forum because I wanted to hear from people who understand what I am talking about. Thank you.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="DDD, post: 29435, member: 12655"] I have read a number of things on this forum to try to educate myself on TRT. I've been on TRT for about two years and wish I would have known some of the things I've learned when I started TRT. Recently, after doing a lot of research, I switched to E3D injections hoping to control E2 and having more consistent levels. May I ask a few questions? First, I am 43 years old, 6'1, and 185 pounds. I started TRT two years ago when my T came back 159 and 238. Before then, I've never needed any long term medication. My health, other than Low T, is very good. I didn't know much about TRT when I started it at a local Low T clinic. 1. I have noticed many of those who post recommend Defy. I have been emailing Defy inquiring about their services. Could you tell me why men like Defy so much, when they could probably go to a Low T clinic in their own city? 2. I began TRT at a local TRT clinic which offers a monthly fee and provides the T and regular blood tests for that monthly fee. After consultation with the doctor, I was started with compounded cream, but it seems my body didn't absorb it well and my libido wasn't consistent. Then I went to weekly injections of 200 and then 150 milligrams. That did well for a few months and I could tell the difference in energy and in the gym, but then experienced arousal and libido issues and that's when I learned about the effects of high estradiol-- something of which I was never told when I started TRT. So I used Anastrozole for a time ( .5mg twice per week) which took my E2 from the 40s to the teens. I didn't want to be on an AI term so I stopped. After a few weeks same issues arose, I started using it again. I've had much trouble trying to use an AI. This summer it crashed my E2 to 5 and 10 and I felt horrible. (I had used 1mg twice per week, won't be doing that again!) Since then I haven't been about to dial in one the right regimen and have consistent energy and libido. I've tried many different doses. So two months ago I decided to start injecting 60 mg twice a week hoping this would curb my aromotization. I tested at TT 832, FT 239 (scale 30-150), E at 37 (standard) (scale 7-42) 4 days after injection right before next one. Then I upped it to 80 milligrams twice a week and tested at TT 844 and E at 38. Had some libido issues so I decreased to 60 mg twice a week with .25mg anastrozole 3x week and tested at TT 601 FT 123 and E2 at 30 (this was a different lab and I think they used the sensitive assay). Then I switched to 40 mgs E3D thinking I could eliminate an AI. Basically since switching to twice a week or E3D my energy, libido, arousal have been inconsistent and I'm frustrated. Am I doing something wrong? It seems that 40 mgs dose is too low. Was I supposed to boost my T with a larger dose and make sure my count was in the 800s before starting a low dose e3D regimen? 3. On top of that, using anastrozole not only lowers my E2 but it lowers my TT also. Is that supposed to happen? So if I get my TT into the 800s and 1000s, then my E will go to highs 30s and 40s. And I noticed I have libido issues when it reaches high 30s. Doesn't happen all the time. Is that normal? I've been told 30s is a good level. If I take an AI my TT goes down to 600. Maybe I'm not being patient. As soon as I sense a drop in energy or libido, I want to change my regimen. It wasn't like this when I first started TRT. Things were going well. I'm not sure what happened. I currently use a TRT clinic locally where I pay a monthly fee and they provide the T. I can go to the clinic for an injection, or they will let me self inject. They also provide blood tests which lately I've been doing monthly until I can get the right dose and regimen. I've tried so many different doses I almost feel like I need to just start over. I can add a post showing my different does and levels over 2 years, if that helps. Am I interested to hear from others who have experienced this? I joined this forum because I wanted to hear from people who understand what I am talking about. Thank you. [/QUOTE]
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