Okay, finasteride no more. It dropped my DHT down to 22. Just above range, to below range. And my SHBG went up, and my total, free and bioavailable T went into the crap can.
I am secondary hypogonadal, and am thinking about stopping hCG, so I don't like have to take an AI and finasteride. hCG brought my testosterone up from the gutter to normal range, but it took my E2 and DHT along for the ride, and beyond range.
1) Any thoughts on taking aromasin alone, for secondary hypogonadism? I've read some good things. I know it's going to send my testosterone to the levels many seek. But I've read that, for some, it puts them in mid rang, and that's fine for me. I am not looking to be in a highly anabolic state. Just healthy and not easily fatigued. Putting on muscle is never an issue for me. Fatigue such that I couldn't get to the gym, or pain so bad I couldn't get back to the gym, was -- prior to TRT.
2) What are the latest thoughts on topicals? I have azaleic acid, topical keto, and nizoral. I use rogaine 2 times per day. I have some spiro oral, and was thinking about dropping 1 in my rogaine solution.
I dont want to be a slave to this stuff, but if adding some topicals regularly helps, I'll do it. And if taking aromasin (or arimidex) by itself puts everything including DHT in mid range, that may be the answer as well, and make the topicals less important.
Hair loss started when I went on hCG. So removing that may be a wise place to start.
Thanks in advance for constructive advice.