Hello,
I have read through all the threads on the subject, but have not received a conclusive answer.
Therefore, I wanted to ask for new insights.
Regarding health, is it better to pay attention to the estradiol level that it is in reference (sensitive oestradtiol tests) or should you pay attention to a certain ratio?
Practical example: with 500mg of testosterone per week, should you push your estradiol level to a reference level of 40pg/ml or is an estradiol level of 90pg/ml beneficial, provided you don't have any symptoms (e.g. gynacomastia)?
How does it look in terms of general health, i.e. prostate problems (BPH) and others due to too high estradiol levels outside the reference although testosterone is increased by exogenous supply?
Here are some controversial views:
@Type-IIx
I have read through all the threads on the subject, but have not received a conclusive answer.
Therefore, I wanted to ask for new insights.
Regarding health, is it better to pay attention to the estradiol level that it is in reference (sensitive oestradtiol tests) or should you pay attention to a certain ratio?
Practical example: with 500mg of testosterone per week, should you push your estradiol level to a reference level of 40pg/ml or is an estradiol level of 90pg/ml beneficial, provided you don't have any symptoms (e.g. gynacomastia)?
How does it look in terms of general health, i.e. prostate problems (BPH) and others due to too high estradiol levels outside the reference although testosterone is increased by exogenous supply?
Here are some controversial views:
@Type-IIx
@KaladrynI’ll explain for anyone interested in my reasoning: I think the guiding principle should be to manage E2 levels (i.e., within the Normal reference range) due to the strong negative impacts of elevated E2 on:
- gynecomastia
- water retention
-- sexual function, and
--- the degree of HPG axis suppression (which is relevant if you’re not BnCing).
Thank you.There is NO WAY to bring estradiol levels into the "normal" range on a lot of test, nor would you want to, as you would have extreme symptoms of low E if you could get your estradiol that low. E and T compete, the ratio of the two is important.