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    Thinking of stopping my AI. Thoughts.

    Quick update. It’s only been 2 weeks off AI. So far so good. It’s funny how you kinda get paranoid checking for symptoms, I am Always feeling my nipples or get alarmed if I feel some tingling, could all be on my head. A couple times already I almost said , F it, I am going back on. It’s as much...
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    Thinking of stopping my AI. Thoughts.

    Absolutely. I will come back and report. Right now my plan is to come off and monitor any symptoms until next bloods. I am sure I will be kinda anxious and overly observant now for stopping thinking some type of symptoms will occur or make up in my head. Lol. I’ll post labs. Also, if I fall...
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    Thinking of stopping my AI. Thoughts.

    I guess the question is will my E levels double like you say, Or will they stay normal. Only way to find out is to back off and get labs done and monitor any changes. Again, just thinking this through. Thanks for the comment
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    Thinking of stopping my AI. Thoughts.

    Total Test: 831 Free Test: 144.6 Estradiol: 19 All CBCs normal All Lipids normal Glucose was high at 101 T3/4/TSH all normal Cortisol normal
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    Thinking of stopping my AI. Thoughts.

    Thanks for the replies guys. I’ll continue to observe this thread and go from there. I see both sides. What I am on right now is working and no issues so why change at this point a year in. Good point. Then I see the other points as well that some folks will just need an AI. I am still kinda...
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    Thinking of stopping my AI. Thoughts.

    Hi gang. Been on test cyp since Feb 2018. I am scripted at 200mg/week doing 100mg IM on Monday and Thursdays. Even though 200 is my script, I am actually doing a bit less prob 150-175mg/week. I was having some back acne flair ups and playing around with lower dose. Anyway, I am also on 0.5mg if...
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    At what age did you start testosterone and what was your total testosterone?

    Lol. For a second when I read this I thought you were saying 500 mg of test a week twice a week (1000mg total ) I was like “what” and thru a clinic. I was ready to call BS. Lol. All good. Glad it’s working.
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    At what age did you start testosterone and what was your total testosterone?

    Last year at 42 years old. Total T was <300. Got on 200mg of cyp and next blood work was 1290. Dose was lowered to 150 mg and been hovering around 700- 800 ish. Prescribed at 200 again though to be honest I am keeping it at 150-175mg per week as I was having some acne flair ups and wanted to see...
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    Thinking of Lowering the dose, Not typo.

    Thanks all for the feedback guys. Thanks for the feedback. Just to clarify, I wasn’t on 150mg for each week for the 4 ish weeks ,rather a grand total of around 150mg. I had a shot on 12/13 that was around 50mg as that was when I ran out. Then I did 100 mg on Dec 29 after my script was refilled...
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    Thinking of Lowering the dose, Not typo.

    Long story short, I’ve been on testosterone replacement therapy for just under one year most of it on 200 mg of cyp per week divided into two weekly 100 mg dosages. When I say most , there was a three month period or so where my dosage was decreased due to being over the reference range. Back...
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    TRT without the use of Aromatase Inhibitors

    Thanks John for the reply. I may consider trying that in a future and see how it works out
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    TRT without the use of Aromatase Inhibitors

    Hey John. Question I have is that we know that once Testosterone is administered even at TRT doses, some conversion to Estrogen is just gonna happen. So why wait for possible sides? Wouldn’t taking a AI like arimidex as a prophylactic be somewhat sensible. I would rather have that assurance...
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    TRT without the use of Aromatase Inhibitors

    I’ve been on 150-200mg of Test Cyp weekly and 1000 iu of HcG. Both divided into two doses weekly. (100 mg test and 500 iu HcG). I take 0.5mg Arimidex tues, fri and Sunday. I’ve performed blood work 3 times this year and all my Estrogen levels have been normal and where they need to be. So I am...
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    Starting TRT: Treatment options

    Key thing is get your bloods checked and have your Dr dial in your TRT program based off the results and any sides you are having. Just like anything , you have to start somewhere. I started with T levels of 230 , got on 200mg of Test cyp (100mg twice weekly) and bloods came back slightly higher...
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    Do you really need to inject HCG twice a week?

    I do 500iu subq mon and thur same day after each test cyp shot. No issues I personally been having. Dr prescribed to keep testes in check both operational and aesthetically. No shrinkage/retraction I’ve noticed.
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    In the process of starting TRT. What should I start with?

    I’ve been on Dr prescribed TRT : Test Cyp (200 mg IM in glutes divided into 100 mg doses Mon and Thurs) , 500 Iu HcG Mon and Thur SubQ abdominal area by belly button and 0.5mg Arimidex day after each test shot plus Sundays for 11 months now. Before TRT my levels were 230. My last 3 bloods has me...
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    Question on splitting up my dosage due to travel abroad

    Thanks Nelson. My contact at the clinic recommended the same but I just wanted a second opinion since I am not use to one larger shot (200mg) at one time and wasn’t sure if that would spike too much. I am prob worrying about nothing as it is just a replacement dose. Thanks again for the prompt...
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    Question on splitting up my dosage due to travel abroad

    Edit: my bloods were taken 12/13 about 4-5 days since the previous shot. After my bloods I did a shot on 12/13.
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    Question on splitting up my dosage due to travel abroad

    Hello. I am currently on 200mg/week split up into two weekly IM shots at 100mg per. It’s been since 12/13 since I did my last 100 mg shot. [ran out]. Due to required blood work reviewed on 12/21. All bloods were solid and within decent ranges 12/13 bloods at (831 total test amd 144 free test)...
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