Testoserone Therapy

[123Sammer]

I've been on Testosterone therapy for about 9 weeks now, injections 1/2 cc weekly. My Testosterone level was around 100, in the basement, now its in the high 600s. My sex drive was always good even at 100 but I've noticed lately that my energy and sex drive has tanked along with my ability to stay solid. So my question is why? Any ideas as to why this is happening? I am 56 but in pretty good health worked out my whole life, physical job,etc. I am contemplating increasing my dosage to 1- 1 1/2 cc per week. Also there is unusual swelling in my calves, feet, ankles. I have had multiple blood work done nothing stands out. Does this have anything to do with Estrogen levels?

 

[Woody]

Are you on an AI?

 

[Randallk21]

Sounds like estrogen to me

 

[Woody]

Just noticed you've had blood work done. What's your estrogen and prolactin?

 

[JBoneke]

100mg in 1 shot may be the problem.
Maybe 60mg every 4 days or 70 every 5 days would be better. Both options are right around 100mg/week.

 

[corsaking]

hi
im in the UK on trt with Nebido every 11 weeks .Ive had a blood test to check the level at the end of 11weeks and its 21 , range 10-30 nmol/LThe doc is happy with that , however estrogen has never been measured.all the time ive been on trt , over 5 years My question is , is estrogen accumlative, does it take longer to decline than test

thanks

 

[kenpoengineer]

What is your estradiol level?

 

[Randallk21]

hi
im in the UK on trt with Nebido every 11 weeks .Ive had a blood test to check the level at the end of 11weeks and its 21 , range 10-30 nmol/LThe doc is happy with that , however estrogen has never been measured.all the time ive been on trt , over 5 years My question is , is estrogen accumlative, does it take longer to decline than test

thanks

On 200mg of test a week my estrogen went from 52 after three months of taking to 91 at 6 months. It's definitely accumulative. For me an AI was a must

 

[JBoneke]

hi
im in the UK on trt with Nebido every 11 weeks .Ive had a blood test to check the level at the end of 11weeks and its 21 , range 10-30 nmol/LThe doc is happy with that , however estrogen has never been measured.all the time ive been on trt , over 5 years My question is , is estrogen accumlative, does it take longer to decline than test

thanks

Seems like it takes forever. I've lowered my amount per dose and it took 2 months til I felt good. Doing that again right now. Feel like crap. Wish I could flush this crap out quicker.
Idk, is the best way to just skip a couple injections?

 

[123Sammer]

I'm new to all of this Woody, so you'll have to excuse me for asking possible stupid questions like ,What is AL? Aldosterone? I'm currently taking 1/2 cc of Testosterone Cypionate injection per week that's it. Now they have found a small growth on my Pituitary Gland and also a small growth on my Adrenal Gland, that showed up on Ct scans. Both can be causing different symptoms, neither cancerous. I'm getting more blood work done in the next three days including Prolactin, Aldosterone, levels I believe.

 

[kenpoengineer]

I'm new to all of this Woody, so you'll have to excuse me for asking possible stupid questions like ,What is AL? Aldosterone? I'm currently taking 1/2 cc of Testosterone Cypionate injection per week that's it. Now they have found a small growth on my Pituitary Gland and also a small growth on my Adrenal Gland, that showed up on Ct scans. Both can be causing different symptoms, neither cancerous. I'm getting more blood work done in the next three days including Prolactin, Aldosterone, levels I believe.

AI - Aromatase Inhibitor. Testosterone and other steroids "aromatize" into estrogen (estradiol (E2)). As part of a TRT protocol your doctor should be monitoring your estradiol blood level. If it climbs too high your doctor may prescribe an AI like Arimidex (Anastrozole).