+ 1 Cycle after a long break - 28 years old - 500mg test e / HGH
Stats:
28-year-old
180cm
202lbs
~9.4% BF (Inbody date: March 12)
Goal is to recomp
Macros:
370g Carbs
160g protein
50g fats
cycle information:
Currently on 500mg of test e started on Feb 6. (250mg Tue AM + 250 mg Fri PM)
Started 2 IU of HGH on Feb 18 (1 IU AM fasted + 1 IU Pre bed).
Been taking 10 mg of Nolvadex per day since starting, because prior history of gyno, did gyno surgery, small residual gland remains. sometimes I get paranoid due to gyno, always thinks there is gyno, but my girl says no gyno.
Feel great overall, libido strong, no clear high-E2 sides. Sleep improved a lot after adding in hgh.
Gyno check: no areola tenderness, no lump (I think)
I am also using an trt/gear clinic for their advice during my cycle.
Blood Work (pre-cycle Jan 7, fasted AM):
Total Test: 453ng/dL
Free test: 23.79 pg/ml
SHBG: 25.74 nmol/L
Estradiol(E2): 34 pg/mL
Blood Work (mid cycle 4 weeks in, fasted AM):
Total Test: 1015ng/dL
Free test: 126.02 pg/ml
SHBG: 23.23 nmol/L
Estradiol(E2): 59pg/ml
IGF-1: 312.16 µg/L (no pre-hgh baseline IGF-1)
HbA1c: 5.07%
Personally I am feeling great and my libido is very good. I don't see any high estrogen side effects as well. This is why i am planning to do some changes below per doctor plan. The doctor said that my E2 level is too high. However I would like to listen to others advices too. I started these changes on March 16.
I plan to get another bloodwork in 5 weeks ( 2 days after TE injection).
Testosterone Enanthate (TE):
- No dosage adjustment at this time. Will reassess after the next blood work.
Nolvadex:
- 10 mg three times per week (Mon/Wed/Fri) for 2 weeks
- Then 10 mg twice per week (on the same days as TE injections) for 2 weeks
- Then stop for 1 week before the next blood test
Aromasin:
- 25 mg tablet, ¼ tablet twice per week (on the same days as TE injections) started mar 17
Questions:
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Gyno prevention: With prior gyno surgery + residual gland, and now adding low-dose Aromasin, should i stay on 10mg Nolva daily or follow the taper plan? What would you do and why?
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Underdosed test E? TT at trough-ish is ~1015ng/dl on 500 mg/week split dosing. Does this seem low or within expectations given lab timing? Any suggestions on how to verify?
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Any suggestions in improving SHBG levels?
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Any thoughts on the MCV 106.8 and Cre levels?
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paveitExpect to do a follow-up blood tests in 5 weeks. Will also complete a cancer screening (AFP/CEA/CA 19-9) with the upcoming bloodwork.