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Hey guys, I’m looking for some advice on where you think I can improve my HRT. I’ll try not to make this post too long but if I miss some info please call me on it as I value input from guys with longer experience with HRT than I have.
Goal: Want to keep test levels at normal/high range and continue making muscle gains from lifting.
Background: I have always had low test levels even in my teens. First time I was test (early 20s) I was barely at the low end of the normal range and my levels steadily dropped after that. I was unable to find a doctor willing to prescribe HRT until last year (am 40 now). I started out using Androgel then started learning more and decided to try injections. Currently on injections which provide a much more level and solid feel than Androgel did.
Blood work prior to starting any HRT:
TESTOSTERONE, FREE 40.7 L (46.0-224.0 pg/mL)
TESTOSTERONE, BIOAVAILABLE 78.5 L (110.0-575.0 ng/dL)
IRON % SATURATION 18 L (20-5- % calc)
Current: I was on Androgel about 9 months then switched to injections which I’ve been on about 3 months (much better!).
Workouts: Doing a 4x a week heavy program called Y3T bodybuilding.com and seeing some good gains I’d like to keep going. Up to 6’1” 226 from 200 over past 6 weeks; some fat but more muscle than it usually is for me.
Protocol: Day 1: HCG 500 units, Day 2: Testosterone Cypionate 200MG, Day 3: Anastrozole 1.1mg, Day 4: nothing, Day 5: repeat.
Current blood work:
TESTOSTERONE,TOTAL,MALES 1180 H (241-827 ng/dL)
ESTROGEN, TOTAL, SERUM 177 H (130 OR LESS pg/mL)
RED BLOOD CELL COUNT 5.31 (4.20-5.80 Million/uL)
RDW 15.5 H (11.0-15.0 %)
Thoughts: I like the test level this high but my estrogen is higher than it should be. My doctor says estrogen should be 130 or less. What are your guys thoughts on how low I should aim for with estrogen and how to best get it lowered? Also, any other thoughts on what I can do to improve the above with my goals in mind?
Thanks all for your time and input!
Goal: Want to keep test levels at normal/high range and continue making muscle gains from lifting.
Background: I have always had low test levels even in my teens. First time I was test (early 20s) I was barely at the low end of the normal range and my levels steadily dropped after that. I was unable to find a doctor willing to prescribe HRT until last year (am 40 now). I started out using Androgel then started learning more and decided to try injections. Currently on injections which provide a much more level and solid feel than Androgel did.
Blood work prior to starting any HRT:
TESTOSTERONE, FREE 40.7 L (46.0-224.0 pg/mL)
TESTOSTERONE, BIOAVAILABLE 78.5 L (110.0-575.0 ng/dL)
IRON % SATURATION 18 L (20-5- % calc)
Current: I was on Androgel about 9 months then switched to injections which I’ve been on about 3 months (much better!).
Workouts: Doing a 4x a week heavy program called Y3T bodybuilding.com and seeing some good gains I’d like to keep going. Up to 6’1” 226 from 200 over past 6 weeks; some fat but more muscle than it usually is for me.
Protocol: Day 1: HCG 500 units, Day 2: Testosterone Cypionate 200MG, Day 3: Anastrozole 1.1mg, Day 4: nothing, Day 5: repeat.
Current blood work:
TESTOSTERONE,TOTAL,MALES 1180 H (241-827 ng/dL)
ESTROGEN, TOTAL, SERUM 177 H (130 OR LESS pg/mL)
RED BLOOD CELL COUNT 5.31 (4.20-5.80 Million/uL)
RDW 15.5 H (11.0-15.0 %)
Thoughts: I like the test level this high but my estrogen is higher than it should be. My doctor says estrogen should be 130 or less. What are your guys thoughts on how low I should aim for with estrogen and how to best get it lowered? Also, any other thoughts on what I can do to improve the above with my goals in mind?
Thanks all for your time and input!