Looking for some input on what you all think the best course of action is. I recently came down from a high testosterone dose (750mg/week) to a true TRT amount. I’m currently using 40mg Test Cyp EOD along with .25mg Arimidex EOD. I’m feeling pretty decent but I think I need to fine tune things. Sleep, libido, and mental clarity all could stand to improve. I haven’t slept more than 2 hours straight for a week without getting up to pee. Keep in mind, my SHBG is extremely low (4), so I’m fairly sensitive to estrogen side effects. I experienced things like acne and water retention when it gets over 40pg/ml. My last e2 reading came in at 10pg/ml on the sensitive assay (range is 8-29), and my test is likely in the 700-800 range. Also, my DHEA tested in the low 200s, so it is far from optimal from what I understand. Would you:
1. Maintain the test and AI and add in HCG and DHEA at 250iu EOD and 25mg/day.
2. Drop the AI and see how I respond to the test alone. I’m not sure how high my e2 would go on this dose, but I’m more hesitant to do this in case I encounter high e2 sides.
3. #2 but also with the HCG and DHEA.
I plan to get bloods done in a few weeks to see how I respond. Just not sure which route I should go down first.
1. Maintain the test and AI and add in HCG and DHEA at 250iu EOD and 25mg/day.
2. Drop the AI and see how I respond to the test alone. I’m not sure how high my e2 would go on this dose, but I’m more hesitant to do this in case I encounter high e2 sides.
3. #2 but also with the HCG and DHEA.
I plan to get bloods done in a few weeks to see how I respond. Just not sure which route I should go down first.