AI Dosage on 100Mg Test C per week?

[houstonhusker]

I've been reading these forums for quite awhile but never posted. I appreciate all the info here. I'm 37 and was put on testosterone replacement therapy (TRT) about 8 weeks ago at 100 Mg Test C per week. My doctor did not prescribe an Aromatase inhibitor (AI) initially, so I split up my injections twice weekly to hopefully help with estrogen coverstion. All was good for about 3 weeks and then nipples got larger/sensitive and I put on 15 lbs in a matter of two weeks. At my 6 week checkup, blood tests were done and they came back at 965 for test and 72 for Estradiol. The bloodwork was 6 days after last injection. The dr then put me on .5Mg Arimidex once per week. I split this dosage up to .25 with each injection. I have done this for two weeks now and see a little improvement but seems like I'm still carrying a lot of water and my nips are still a little sensitive..but tolerable. So from your experience, what kind of Aromatase inhibitor (AI) dosage do you guys take at the 100Mg of Test C? My dr also said that we may need to cut back the Test C to 75Mg per week instead. Any input from you guys is appreciated...

 

[juced_porkchop]

most dont even need an Aromatase inhibitor (AI) at that dose. I would go by blood work, NOT just cut test dose!

see where your test levels are AND estro.
if this DOC is NOT an endo and just your GP, you may wan to ask for a referral if he pushes you to cut test dose without blood work. (try not to offend him ofcourse)

 

[houstonhusker]

The dr is a urologist. He didn't try to cut dosage with out blood work. Blood work came back at 965 Test and 72 Estrodial...so he prescribed an Aromatase inhibitor (AI). Will do bloodwork again soon, but at this point, I thought I would see a little more relief from the Aromatase inhibitor (AI) and think the dosage is too low. So looking at what others on this dosage of Test C is taking....I do understand everyone is different though.

 

[SolomonGrundy]

with 100 id expect no Aromatase inhibitor (AI), i dont need it at 200 and most don't offer it unless you report side effects. Blood work show the levles and you can adjust accordingly
at 50 mg twice a week you're converting to E pretty fast, this is a gel level dose, did you use gels before this with the same issue ?

are you currently holding high body fat ?

 

[300winmag]

I would think your holding higher body fat. Alot of docs like to see a 10:1 ration which your well under. Or maybe try .5 every time instead of splitting it. But cutting your test dose might not be a bad thing either, you might actually feel better.

 

[houstonhusker]

I have never used gels. I started with injections and plan to keep it there. I'm 5'8" and started out around 185 and ballooned up to 200 lbs in two weeks time around the 3-4 week mark after starting TRT. I have a little bit of a gut but I'm not obese by any means....I'm about average for a 37 year old....

 

[SolomonGrundy]

you may wish to try another route , Pellets are fine if you dont mind the process once every 4 months, or gels

if you're spiking E2 on 50 mg you're going to need Aromatase inhibitor (AI) forever

 

[300winmag]

I have never used gels. I started with injections and plan to keep it there. I'm 5'8" and started out around 185 and ballooned up to 200 lbs in two weeks time around the 3-4 week mark after starting TRT. I have a little bit of a gut but I'm not obese by any means....I'm about average for a 37 year old....

when I started I was overweight and I think immediately I gained probably 5-8lbs, but really I all my muscles tightened up that I did have and they didnt feel as loose. Try drinking about a gallon of water a day. If your having that high of E problems, you would probably start to feel some brain fog and lethargic again.