How much AI is needed to lower E2

[ZXR-photo]

Im a n a TRT Dose of 150mg/week split into 2 doses right now with no other compounds and my E2 is running at 149 how much of an AI should i be taking to get it at a good level attached is my last bloodwork. Dr gave me 30 arimadex but i dont want to crash my E2

 

[ZXR-photo]

Here is my labs

 

[youwhat?]

Are you having high e2 sides?

 

[ZXR-photo]

Are you having high e2 sides?

Yes i am

 

[ZXR-photo]

Are you having high e2 sides?

Mainly gyno and water retention

 

[youwhat?]

Since you have arimidex I’d start with 1mg 2x a week. Surprised your test is so high and you have such problems on such a low dose.

 

[ZXR-photo]

Since you have arimidex I’d start with 1mg 2x a week. Surprised your test is so high and you have such problems on such a low dose.

This was my first lab work since i started 8 months ago and my dr just gives me the stuff and gives very little guidance. And i may be going elsewhere idk my arimadex script says 1mg every day but i was thinking it may completely crash my E2 at that dose witch is the reason i ask on here most of you all are knowledgeable

 

[youwhat?]

I prefer aromasin personally 12.5mg 3x a week if needed. 1mg adex a day is definitely way too much. I’d start with 2x a week personally. I don’t use too much AI though. Really only above a gram a week. Im sure others will chime in in the morning.

 

[AlexDavis43]

Your doctor sucks so you're in the unfavorable position of needing to get a lot of blood work. Like, monthly, cuz we all want this to work out well for you in the long run.

 

[ksm2]

Try 0.25 mg adex every day for a start.

Also ask for aromasin instead and try 7.5 mg every day if you aromatize that much.

Mainly gyno and water retention

What about being highly emotional? How bad is the gyno? You should have checked estrogen much sooner with such symptoms. Also you should probably look for a better TRT clinic.

 

[Eddie.]

For me if you plan staying on this dose for a long time you can try lowering e2 somewhat aggressively, recheck e2 and then reassess your dose from there. It seems very hard for me to crush your e2 in lets say a month, unless you're taking 1mg arimidex every day.

You could start with 0,25mg every day as ksm mentioned and if you can't split the pills in quarters then take half every other day. The more frequent the better. I think taking 1mg twice a week you may be feel it kicking hard.

You can start now with arimidex which is perhaps more direct and potent than aromasin and when you drop e2 at 40-45 you can continue with aromasin because longterm is more lipid friendly. Just don't the mistake to estimate or guess with that thing, start a protocol (for example 0,25 ed or 0,5mg eod) and after a month check e2 again. If it comes out at lets say 70 continue for 2-3 weeks and check again until you reach a good level.

Same if for any reason it reduce it below the optimal range, if it come out 20, stop taking it for a week and then continue with half of what you're taking BUT i'd advise you to recheck e2 after sometime to verify everything is under control.

It takes sometime to dial it in. It would be easier if you kept monitoring it since you started but you're passed that point now. Also, just a recommendation if you want to avoid taking too much AI in the future, start microdosing with every day injections and identically you could try the subcutaneous route to see if you can handle it. It will reduce the conversion to estrogens.

 

[1Megaman]

I wouldn’t start with 1mg of adex a week. I would start with .5mg a week then retest.

 

[Liter O' Test]

I think you should take .25mg every other day. and get bloodwork in 2 weeks