Starting back on trt

[RLB112]

OK guys first of ide like to thank you for your help with all my trt questions and concerns..with that said I've been off trt for 3 or so months and am feeling the effects of it..I stopped due to prostatitis issues but seen a urologist for it and have been on antibiotics and ibuprofen..my symptoms are mostly gone and I'm thinking I want to go back on trt..the only reason I stopped was the prostatitis issue and prior to stopping I finally got my numbers in check but stopped trt right after my final blood draw. I'm thinking of going back on and cutting all dosed in half. Was at 100mg cyp.2xw,, 250iu hcg 2xw and .5 anastrozole 2xw. Thinking of cutting all that in half and seeing how I feel..what do you all think?

 

[madman]

Highly unlikely you would need an AI at 50mg/2xweek.

 

[RLB112]

Estrogen was high 60s on 200mg 2xw. Took .25 2xw anastrozole and it came down 10 pts..went to .5 and got it down to mid 30s if I remember correctly..I'm thinking if I cut everything in half it should stay the same..

 

[CoastWatcher]

What was your last lab picture, and when was it taken? Fifty milligrams of testosterone every 3.5 days is a good solid starting protocol. I agree with Madman, you may have been dosing anastrozole a bit too heavily. I would NOT initiate treatment with an AI - start your protocol and see how you feel and what your levels look like in six weeks.

Prostatitis, in and of itself, is not a contraindication in regard to TRT. Was your PSA elevated?

 

[RLB112]

My last psa lab was 1.55 I believe. It was the lowest I've seen since starting trt. I'm getting fresh bloodwork done on Monday so I can see how psa is..I've done a lot of research with the issue I've had and am thinking the prostatitis could have been caused by riding my mtn bike. I got into mtn biking this yr and rode alot . Urologist thinks it could have been bright on by that..I'll dig up my last lab..I think I may have posted it 3 months back with my last post..

 

[RLB112]

I had already developed my issue before I uped my anastrozole from .25 to .5. Was on .5 dose for 2 doses before my last labs..that dose brought my levels down to normal range.

 

[CoastWatcher]

I had already developed my issue before I uped my anastrozole from .25 to .5. Was on .5 dose for 2 doses before my last labs..that dose brought my levels down to normal range.

But if you resume TRT with a lower dose of testosterone, you may not need an AI at all. You can add it if bloodwork and symptoms confirm elevated estradiol levels easily enough.

 

[RLB112]

OK. I'll try just doing 50mg twice a week and see how labs look..I'll update in a a couple weeks. Thanks coast watcher for the help. You have helped me alot with all of this..

 

[CoastWatcher]

OK. I'll try just doing 50mg twice a week and see how labs look..I'll update in a a couple weeks. Thanks coast watcher for the help. You have helped me alot with all of this..

You're welcome - keep us updated.

 

[CSI007]

OK. I'll try just doing 50mg twice a week and see how labs look..I'll update in a a couple weeks. Thanks coast watcher for the help. You have helped me alot with all of this..

If you saw my thread, I started 6 weeks ago for the first time with injections of T. I started out with 50mg every 3.5 days along with 500iu HCG the same day. No AI. My 6 week trof level is almost 800. My E2 is under 20. Might work for you too. Good luck.

 

[RLB112]

I haven't been on here for about 3 months ..I got a bit frustrated with the issue I was having and kinda blamed it on trt..still not 100% sure it wasnt part of the problem..I guess once the prostatitis is gone I'll start back up and see if issue returns. I feel alot better than I did 3 months ago with the prostatitis I'm thinking it's almost gone..bloodwork next week and urologist the week after for his final approval of starting back up

 

[CoastWatcher]

Prostatitis doesn't preclude TRT, typically. What brought you and your doctor to the decision to suspend therapy? Did yiu do it abruptly?

 

[RLB112]

Ya I had same issue 3 yrs ago when on trt. Was on for about 10 months and had pelvic floor type issues. It was possibly prostatitis. I stopped trt instantly not knowing what it was and issue went away after a fee weeks or so..2 yrs later roughly I wanted to start back up and roughly about same time into it developed same type of issue. This time it was worse so I stopped trt 2 weeks after my final injection..I stayed on Cuz I had labs coming up and I was still tuning my protocol..I would honestly stay off but my energy levels are horrible and going to gym is not gonna happen. I haven't been to gym in a month or so and I just feel like crap overall. Seems after about 8hrs of being awake my body wants to shut down. On trt I'm way better and need no cialis either. I looked forward to going to gym and now it's the last thing I wanna do..it really sucks..