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It looks like a pretty standard protocol with a starting dose of Testosterone of .4 ml twice weekly which is 80 mg per injection or 160 mg per week and should be more than enough to get your serum levels in the optimum range.

Starting on an AI must mean you had elevated estrogen levels before you started your protocol...or at least I would hope so.

Anastrozole is a very powerful antagonist in men and 1.5 mg a week could lower your levels more than you'd like for optimal health.

If you have your pre protocol blood work and can post them here in this thread complete with ranges that'd be great.

[QUOTE="Gene Devine, post: 12556, member: 4"] It looks like a pretty standard protocol with a starting dose of Testosterone of .4 ml twice weekly which is 80 mg per injection or 160 mg per week and should be more than enough to get your serum levels in the optimum range. Starting on an AI must mean you had elevated estrogen levels before you started your protocol...or at least I would hope so. Anastrozole is a very powerful antagonist in men and 1.5 mg a week could lower your levels more than you'd like for optimal health. If you have your pre protocol blood work and can post them here in this thread complete with ranges that'd be great. [/QUOTE]

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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.

Free Testosterone

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.

DOI: 10.1210/jc.2010-0102 | PMID: 20534765 | PMCID: PMC2913038