Here are my levels

[reefstar]

Hi all, I posted this in a previous thread but I think it got buried. But here are my levels that came back.

Any input is appreciated.

Here they are: Taken 6/1/13

test total = 605 ng/dL *** 291-739 (739 for the high seems low)
t3 Free = 3.8 pg/mL *** 2.3 - 4.2
t4 Free = 1.2 ng/dL *** 0.7 - 1.5
Then there are some LH and FSH numbers with a bunch of Tanner stages (should I post them?)

Prolactin = 6.4 ng/mL *** 1.6 - 18.8
Thyroid Peroxidase = < 0.3 IU/mL *** 0.0 - 9.0

Estradiol Ultrasensitive = 40 pg/mL *** < or = 29


At the time the test were taken I was taking 50mg every 5 days. The test was taken 48 hrs after my shot. I tended to feel ok (about 70 to 80%) about 48 hrs after the shot for a couple of days, and then the final 3 days I feel pretty anxious and run down. I'm 44, 6' tall and weigh 180lbs.

I'm gonna start taking 80 mg twice a week. And the Dr prescribed 1/2 pill of anastrozole two times a week for the estradiol levels. Should I break them down to 1/4 pill doeses?

Here is the other post if you need more info / history:

steroidology.com/forum/testosterone-replacement-therapy/650427-need-advice.html#post3310463


Thanks again any advice is appreciated.

Cary

 

[1693]

Good that you are increasing test...it looks like you need more.

You might try .25mg eod of the AI....it totals nearly the 1mg per week your doc prescribed, it's just how I'd do it because of the half life of the AI.

 

[totalburnout]

I'd try the .25mg doses. Your E2 is pretty close to where it hours he currently. The .5mg may be overkill. If you're still having high estrogen symptoms you can bump the dose or frequency.

 

[reefstar]

I'd try the .25mg doses. Your E2 is pretty close to where it hours he currently. The .5mg may be overkill. If you're still having high estrogen symptoms you can bump the dose or frequency.

OK I'll switch to 1/4 x 4 per week. I'll take one the day after the shot, and the next the day after. Does that sound right?

Any comments on going to 80 mg two times a week (with the levels I posted). Should i just go to 60 mg two times a week? Seems most guys do best around 800. Will going to 80mg bump me too much. Understanding that I am only trying to feel "normal" again, I am not trying to bulk up at all.

Thanks, hopefully questions make sense.

Cary