HRT - Six Week Update

[TR90125]

I started my Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) protocol with Chip at Maximus August 26th, got my blood tested last Friday and thought I would provide a quick overview.

Blood Test Results - Blood drawn at 11:00 AM 1 day before next Test cyp injection

It is also worth noting we adjusted my Aromatase inhibitor (AI) dosage, lowering it from EOD to 1x weekly the week before my blood was drawn


Testosterone, Serum 1050
Estrogens 124
SHBG 16.6
TSH 1.020

Before everyone responds that my estrogen is high, it is important to note that I have not had any symptoms of high estro and my mood was better after reducing my Aromatase inhibitor (AI) dosage. Also, I began taking Danazol daily approximately 1 week prior to the blood test. After speaking with Chip, I am going to take my Aromatase inhibitor (AI) (Anastrozole 25mcg) E5D on the days after my test injection.

Here is my current protocol:

Test Cyp 200mg E5D
HCG 250 IU E5D (following test injection)
Anastrozole 25mcg E5D (following test inj)
Danazol 25mg ED

I should also add that 3 weeks ago I joined 3J's Nutrition Netwok and have been on a nutrition plan for approximately 18 days, which included a detailed weight training plan.

Over the last 18 days, I have gained approximately 5 pounds while losing 2 inches around my waist. I have gained an inch in my arms and two inches around my chest and I am seeing similar results everwhere else....neck, thighs, calves etc.

The best part of my day is getting up to go to the gym. This morning was a shoulder workout and I can no longer use the shoulder press machine because I maxed out the weight. I put the pin all the way at the bottom and lifted the whole fkn stack. Done.

Earlier in the week, I brought flowers to my wife at work to begin getting her ready for the pounding she knows is coming this weekend and I caught her receptionist checking me out as I left. I held eye contact with her long enough to say "yeah, you wish".

After spending the last few years feeling totally checked out, I can't believe how good it feels to be DIALED IN.

Anyway, the short of it is, if any of you are "on the fence" about Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) you are wasting valuable time, get started. For those of you that are on Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) and not following a nutrition plan by 3J, you don't know what you are missing.

 

[Packgus]

great news TR! your making great gains in the gym.

your only taking .25mg of Anastrozole every 5th day? that seems way low.

I am waiting for my blood work to come back. I have been on Chips protocol for 16 weeks now and I am curious to see the lab results.

 

[TR90125]

great news TR! your making great gains in the gym.

your only taking .25mg of Anastrozole every 5th day? that seems way low.

I am waiting for my blood work to come back. I have been on Chips protocol for 16 weeks now and I am curious to see the lab results.

It is low compared to most. As long as I feel good I will go with it. Also, don't forget that Danazol also acts as an Aromatase inhibitor (AI). I have been on that for 1 week.

 

[Hawgslayer]

This thread rox!

 

[CHIP WADOWSKI]

Excellent! This is what i love to see and hear, fella's. As we know, everyone is an individual and we all respond to different medications and different serum levels in our own unique way. This is what Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) is all about! Results and improved quality of life! Great stuff!!

 

[ecdysone]

Chip: estradiol [or is that something else?] at 124 has gotta be a record, so you are comfortable with that?

 

[TR90125]

Chip: estradiol [or is that something else?] at 124 has gotta be a record, so you are comfortable with that?

I am going to try my Aromatase inhibitor (AI) twice a week starting today and get more blood tests within 30 days. I have a pretty good feeling it was very low the first 3 weeks or so into my protocol.

My Aromatase inhibitor (AI) was originally prescribed 3 times per week. I will keep you guys posted.

 

[CHIP WADOWSKI]

Chip: estradiol [or is that something else?] at 124 has gotta be a record, so you are comfortable with that?

124 is his TOTAL ESTROGENS. He's being monitored and has a direct line to me. Thx

 

[TR90125]

For what it is worth, the lab range for total estrogens was 40-115 pg/mL. I was at 124 with my Aromatase inhibitor (AI) taken E7D

I dropped the Aromatase inhibitor (AI) to E7D after speaking with Chip and complaining that my mood just wasn't where I felt it could be.

My hunch is that my mood is more elevated at the higher end of the scale. Again, I plan on another round of blood work within a month after taking my Aromatase inhibitor (AI) at least E5D.

My mood over the last week has been great and that is one of the best aspects for me with HRT.

 

[CHIP WADOWSKI]

Guy's, keep in mind.... Most of us hear the word "estrogen" and think that it is simply one blood test which yields one number or level. Not true. When a client is tested for "total estrogen", their levels come back based on (e1) esterone, (e2) estradiol, and (e3) estriol. Some companies only test for estradiol (e2). At maximus Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT), we do the complete panel. Hope this helps clear up a little confusion for some. Thx.

 

[ecdysone]

Guy's, keep in mind.... Most of us hear the word "estrogen" and think that it is simply one blood test which yields one number or level. Not true. When a client is tested for "total estrogen", their levels come back based on (e1) esterone, (e2) estradiol, and (e3) estriol. Some companies only test for estradiol (e2). At maximus Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT), we do the complete panel. Hope this helps clear up a little confusion for some. Thx.

Thought it might be something more than E2 - thanks for the clarification Chip.

 

[CHIP WADOWSKI]

thought it might be something more than e2 - thanks for the clarification chip.

no problem bro. Thanks for asking a question that was open for clarification.

 

[3J]

chip i love seeing our clients progress like this bro


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