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Testosterone Replacement, Low T, HCG, & Beyond
Blood Test Discussion
Second test confirmed my E2 is extremely low... not on any AI. HELP!
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<blockquote data-quote="Formula364" data-source="post: 62034" data-attributes="member: 13948"><p>"Given how large an overlap there is between the symptoms of testosterone deficiency, thyroid hormone deficiency, cortisol deficiency, insulin resistance/diabetes, etc., it is important to look at the other hormones for a solution if total testosterone is at a good level." <u>Are you diabetic? Know your SHBG #?</u></p><p></p><p>"How much estradiol (E2) is made depends a lot on how high total testosterone becomes and how much aromatase activity is present.</p><p></p><p>HCG use increases the production of aromatase - increasing estradiol production." <u>As previously suggested w/DHEA.</u></p><p></p><p>"When Estradiol goes too low in a male, frequently sexual dysfunction and loss of competitive drive may occur. This is one marker for excessive dosing of an aromatase inhibitor. However, whether or not there is going to be such a negative effect depends on other signals and metabolism.</p><p></p><p>The sensitivity of each male to estradiol's effects will vary with the levels of other hormones, signals, and metabolic-nutritional status. For example, the estrogen signal, itself, may need adequate progesterone to stimulate the production of estrogen receptors. If hypothalamic-pituitary adrenal dysregulation is present, the estrogen signal is attenuated and symptoms of low estrogen may occur at higher levels. Additionally, thyroid hormone levels increase SHBG levels. The higher the SHBG, the higher the estradiol but less is free to function. Thus the estradiol signal is reduced despite the higher level. Once the other signal and metabolic-nutritional problems are addressed and signaling optimized in the other systems, the male may not have as large a negative effect from estradiol as prior to addressing the other problems first." <u>You could also add Pregnenolone to aid in Progesterone which helps production of estrogen receptors. You haven't been using hCG, and your Preg levels are probably low.</u></p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Formula364, post: 62034, member: 13948"] "Given how large an overlap there is between the symptoms of testosterone deficiency, thyroid hormone deficiency, cortisol deficiency, insulin resistance/diabetes, etc., it is important to look at the other hormones for a solution if total testosterone is at a good level." [U]Are you diabetic? Know your SHBG #?[/U] "How much estradiol (E2) is made depends a lot on how high total testosterone becomes and how much aromatase activity is present. HCG use increases the production of aromatase - increasing estradiol production." [U]As previously suggested w/DHEA.[/U] "When Estradiol goes too low in a male, frequently sexual dysfunction and loss of competitive drive may occur. This is one marker for excessive dosing of an aromatase inhibitor. However, whether or not there is going to be such a negative effect depends on other signals and metabolism. The sensitivity of each male to estradiol's effects will vary with the levels of other hormones, signals, and metabolic-nutritional status. For example, the estrogen signal, itself, may need adequate progesterone to stimulate the production of estrogen receptors. If hypothalamic-pituitary adrenal dysregulation is present, the estrogen signal is attenuated and symptoms of low estrogen may occur at higher levels. Additionally, thyroid hormone levels increase SHBG levels. The higher the SHBG, the higher the estradiol but less is free to function. Thus the estradiol signal is reduced despite the higher level. Once the other signal and metabolic-nutritional problems are addressed and signaling optimized in the other systems, the male may not have as large a negative effect from estradiol as prior to addressing the other problems first." [U]You could also add Pregnenolone to aid in Progesterone which helps production of estrogen receptors. You haven't been using hCG, and your Preg levels are probably low.[/U] [/QUOTE]
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Testosterone Replacement, Low T, HCG, & Beyond
Blood Test Discussion
Second test confirmed my E2 is extremely low... not on any AI. HELP!
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