Got Blood Work and need some advice

[grayrh42]

So I got my first blood work back and have some questions. Have been on TRT doing Test C at 50mg 3.5D cycle. Felt ok but not great. Took the Female Hormone test from Private and here are results.
Testosterone came in at 1017
LS 0.5
FSH 0.5
Estradoil 61.9 This was not the sensitive essay
Platelets Low.
Everything else normal.

So from this, seems like I should be taking some level of HCG to get my LS and FSH back in line and an E2 inhibitor to get that down?? What is best for getting E2 down and how is it usually dosed?
I hear that HCG can be expensive and many Dr. won't prescribe, is there a good way to convince the Dr that this is needed? I am done with kids, but would prefer to be more normal on the level and not loose the nad's totally.

I really thought that I would be feeling much better getting my T up, but have not got there yet.

 

[jomamma007]

your fsh and lh will not go up with the use of hcg. They will always be <0.2 when on exogenous testosterone (TRT)
You can try arimidex or aromasin for estrogen control. What is your protocol right now. Testosterone dosage and frequency of injections?
arimidex dosed at .25mgs E3D is a good start. You can buy it from the site sponsor fairly cheap, ar-r.com

Next time get the sensitive estradiol panel.

There are many studies on HCG, Google them, print them and bring them to your doctor. If he doesn't prescribe it then bail!

You need more blood work to be honest. Testosterone is overrated IMO. You need to make sure your thyroid and adrenal are optimal first. Rule out sleep apnea as well.
Having high test wont help much if the root of your issues if stemming from another condition.

 

[grayrh42]

Thanks for the info, will look into getting some arimidex for the E2 level. Protocol right now is 50mg 3.5 EOD. Will definitely talk to the Dr about the HCG.

Prior to the TRT I had full blood work that showed everything else was normal. No Thyroid issue and adrenal is good. Have never had a problem sleeping and the fiancé has never said I have problems or snore.

 

[Megatron28]

What does 50mg 3.5 EOD mean? In a 7 day period how many mg are you taking? And how many injections are you splitting that into?

Agree, you need to lower E2. Let's see if we can adjust your pinning protocol first. If not, DIM or Arimidex should be looked at.

 

[grayrh42]

Sorry, Dr prescribed 100mg a week so I am taking splitting that in 50mg twice a week. I pin on Monday night and Friday morning the 50mg injections.

 

[Megatron28]

Ok. You could try DIM. It is an OTC supplement that helps your body clear estrogen out faster. Or you could get an AI. Arimidex is very effective and cheaper that Aromasin. Most guys on TRT using an AI go with Arimidex.

I would like to see where your estradiol is at on the sensitive assay though.

Also, keep in mind that pushing your estradiol down too low feels far worse than anything you are feeling right now. Go easy.

 

[grayrh42]

Need to order some syringes, so I think I will get some liquid Adex as well. Does the .25mg every 3 days sound like a good starting point?

Have a meeting with the Dr soon as well and am supposed to get new blood work so will ask to get a sensitive E2 test done.

 

[Megatron28]

Need to order some syringes, so I think I will get some liquid Adex as well. Does the .25mg every 3 days sound like a good starting point?

Have a meeting with the Dr soon as well and am supposed to get new blood work so will ask to get a sensitive E2 test done.

I think you would be better off getting a prescription from your doctor.

 

[Alpin]

I think you would be better off getting a prescription from your doctor.

I've dealt with some tough ones that won't touch the ADEX...
They freaked out when they felt they had to write it for me...."no it's off label, we don't know the long term effects"
they go completely by the book....HCG or T shots, Androgel
No mention of E2 blood work let alone mention how to control it....

 

[grayrh42]

Just went to the lab today for the draw, asked the tech what they were testing for and she said "Free T, Total T and PSA". What?? Is that it?? Had to drive over the Dr. office and ask the nurse to at least a Sensitive E test as well. Have the appointment with the Dr. next wednesday, will discuss with him as well. I went ahead and ordered some Adex from sponsor to at least keep things in check.
I know that the regular E check is not as accurate, but am concerned that my E is high even taking the 10-20 points off. Figure I can meet with Dr. hopefully keep protocol same or higher and will have to self medicate for the E Will then look to retest at private with sensitive E out about a month. Sounds like the Adex every 3 days is the best start, doing .25mg.
Also have to talk with Dr. about the HCG. Will need to get some studies, print and bring with me like Jomamma007 mentioned.