6 weeks into Depotest

[tattoopierced1]

I am on my 6th week of Test Cyp. @ 100mg per week per my Dr. Yesterday, I noticed my right nipple has become sore. I felt it for the tell tale "ball" under the nipple, but felt nothing. This morning, it continues to feel sore so I am thinking of calling my Dr. to see if he can prescribe some Nolva or another AI or SERM that might help. Any recommendations on which I should ask for and what type of protocol I should use?

 

[mxim]

how to you feel otherwise? libido,energy,ect...

 

[tattoopierced1]

I feel OK otherwise. Called my Dr. after reviewing more of SWALE's Reciepe for Success and I think he is going to call me in some Nolvadex. I am definatly thinking I am going to have to up my dose of 100mg per week though during my next consult, because even though I feel better than I did, I'm not feeling 100% myself..close, but not quite there yet...

 

[mranak]

Well, the problem with the Nolvadex is that it will probably increase your serum testosterone. If you are getting gyno, then you need to get a full bloodtest right now, including such things as free testosterone and estradiol. If your estradiol is elevated, then you probably need an aromatase inhibitor and not a SERM. Unless you expect to keep taking Nolvadex as long as you are on TRT.

 

[tattoopierced1]

I have a bloodtest coming up in about a month, but for the meantime, I am going to try the Nolvadex out so that I can nip this in the bud before I start possibly getting man boobs. I'm optomistic that since I'll be starting this on the 2nd day of the pain/soreness, that I wont have to use it for very long (week or two I'm hoping at most), but I'll be following SWALE's TRT paper on tamoxifen before jumping the gun and stopping too short.....

 

[mranak]

In order to get an accurate bloodtest of your testosterone and estrogens without the Nolva, you must discontinue the nolvadex as long as four weeks prior to the bloodtest. But if you discontinue the nolva that long, the symptoms of gyno may come back. Thus, you may be placing yourself into a catch-22 situation.

 

[tattoopierced1]

I see your point...however at this place in time, I'm just worried about getting rid of the pain as soon as possible. I can always reschedule my bloodwork to coorolate with the appropriated time off of the Nolva.

 

[Weatherlite]

This has come up before and most of those who experienced pain or tenderness in the nipple had the sensation go away WITHOUT the use of Nolva or other anti-E's. Basically, it could just be your body getting used to the new levels of hormones and once it's used to them the pain may go away.

If I recall, it was recommended that unless there is actual swelling or hardness under the nipple (glandular tissue) then you shouldn't need meds.

 

[pmgamer18]

This has come up before and most of those who experienced pain or tenderness in the nipple had the sensation go away WITHOUT the use of Nolva or other anti-E's. Basically, it could just be your body getting used to the new levels of hormones and once it's used to them the pain may go away.

If I recall, it was recommended that unless there is actual swelling or hardness under the nipple (glandular tissue) then you shouldn't need meds.

Your on the money here it takes a good amount of time to get your levels up in a good range. Then it takes time for your body to rebuild the damage that was done from having Low T. So you need to give it time and keep getting tested. If I were you I would wait 3 to 4 months and see how you feel then add Hcg to the mix and you will feel much better. But don't do it so soon.
Phil