I've been putting this off for a while, and have finally turned to it. I've already made some adjustments, but could use some guidance/feedback, particularly from Jan (the number cruncher):
Blood was drawn at trough (3 days after hCG injection @ 1k IUs E3Ds, and liquidex at .375 mgs E3Ds):
TT 1217 (250 - 1100)
FT 187.6 (46 - 224)
Bio T 376.9 (110-575)
SHBG 37 (8-48)
Albumin 4.4 (3.6 - 5.1)
E2 75 (13 - 54)
Since receiving these results, I have dropped the hCG back to 900 IUs (since TT is not an issue, and to reduce E2) and increased liquidex to .45mgs (to reduce E2) E3Ds. I have noticed some reduction in morning wood and libido, but the bloating has reduced markedly. I may need to back off the liquidex a little, though it would seem that .45 mgs is necessary. I assume that the 10% reduction in hCG will also reduce E2. I assume that the reduced E2 will result in increased bio and free T. My bio T could stand to be a little higher. Incidentally, I've noticed that I have been thinning a bit at the crown, which I assume is from high DHT. I take zinc and a prostate formula that includes saw palmetto, among other things. And I shampoo with nizoral and use rogaine.
I realize it's difficult to offer any feedback guidance as my protocol is quite different than most on the board. But I'm sure Jan has something to offer up.
Thanks in advance.
My best,
J
Blood was drawn at trough (3 days after hCG injection @ 1k IUs E3Ds, and liquidex at .375 mgs E3Ds):
TT 1217 (250 - 1100)
FT 187.6 (46 - 224)
Bio T 376.9 (110-575)
SHBG 37 (8-48)
Albumin 4.4 (3.6 - 5.1)
E2 75 (13 - 54)
Since receiving these results, I have dropped the hCG back to 900 IUs (since TT is not an issue, and to reduce E2) and increased liquidex to .45mgs (to reduce E2) E3Ds. I have noticed some reduction in morning wood and libido, but the bloating has reduced markedly. I may need to back off the liquidex a little, though it would seem that .45 mgs is necessary. I assume that the 10% reduction in hCG will also reduce E2. I assume that the reduced E2 will result in increased bio and free T. My bio T could stand to be a little higher. Incidentally, I've noticed that I have been thinning a bit at the crown, which I assume is from high DHT. I take zinc and a prostate formula that includes saw palmetto, among other things. And I shampoo with nizoral and use rogaine.
I realize it's difficult to offer any feedback guidance as my protocol is quite different than most on the board. But I'm sure Jan has something to offer up.
Thanks in advance.
My best,
J