Good levels need input

[Lynn]

Okay,
Still on my T shots and Hcg to try and get a sex drive. Had labs done
this past week
Total Testosterone, Serum 1216 High ng/dL
Free Testosterone(Direct) 46.7 High pg/mL 6.6 - 18.1 02
Estradiol, Sensitive 19.6 pg/mL 8.0 - 35.0 02nd got results.
Still 6' tall, weigh 190
I cannot figure why the only time I can experience any sex drive is when doing Melanotan II.
If I use cialis or viagra it has no effect on the sex drive and I cannot sustain an erection.
Melanotan is off the charts with sex drive as well as sustaining erections. I just cannot use
it alot because it continues to make you darker as well as the sick feeling. The Pt-141
is not as effective as the Melanotan so I don't use it.
I did back off the Anastrozole to bring up my estradiol levels slightly. Other than that I don't
know what to do.
Any input would be appreciated.
Thanks.

 

[Vince Carter]

Why and how much Anastrozole are you using? By most accounts 19 sensitive is too low. Sex drive is a complicated thing of many factors but I've seen it where Viagra and/or Cialis have limited to no effect when E is too low.
Also need to split out the conversation...are you not or lacking interest in sex or just the physical erection is the problem? Two different problems.

 

[Lynn]

Hi Vince,
I have backed off the anastrozole as stated because my estradiol is a little low. I have no sex drive which I do want. I made the statement that I cannot sustain an erection when using cialis or viagra but can with melanotan which would somewhat eliminate a circulatory issue. The main thing I am trying to do is get a sex drive and be able to perform without using melanotan. Thus the reason for the trt and the labs. I use .25 of anastrozole every three days but backed off with the last lab. I am just baffled as to why I don't have a sex drive with my levels where they are. My lady has a very strong sex drive and I want to be there for her.
I will start back on anastrozole next week but am thinking of going to just every 4 or 5 days taking .25.
I have been at this for quite some time but now that my levels are good, I am baffled.

 

[Vince Carter]

You still haven't said why you're using Anastrozole in the first place or why you're using so much. Trying to dose yourself on an AI because you feel this or that is a recipe for failure. As you're doing now. Labs. Where/What is your history with Estradiol? Why was it prescribed? Why are you using it? Questions...so many questions that need an answer. You're on the wrong pathway with Anastrozole and Estradiol.

 

[Lynn]

I use anastrozole because my last estradiol level was 58 which is high. I was told to take .25 mg twice weekly after shot.

 

[at15]

chase a number on paper with a broken penis or stop taking anastrozole and let your body regulate estrogen with rock hard diamond cutter erections. easy choice.

 

[Vince]

I use anastrozole because my last estradiol level was 58 which is high. I was told to take .25 mg twice weekly after shot.

Levels of E2 at 58, I wouldn't consider too high. Men do a lot worse with low levels then high levels.

 

[Saul]

Unless I missed something, you T level is >1200. Seems high to me. This will lead to high E2. why not just lower your T dose to something that puts your T level at 700 to 800 and then check E2. Might not need AI.

 

[CoastWatcher]

Have you measured prolactin? What are your protocol details?

 

[TheDude]

Have you had your DHT tested?