I'd run an AI if having alot of water retention as a result high BP also Gyno issues. When I first started trt I finally settled in on a dose of 125mg/5days. I was running 1 mg of Adex with this protocol. After suffering with severe tendonitis in both elbows for quite some time. I finally got blood work. On that 1mg of Adex/5days I managed to tank my estro to 6. I was probably at that level for 6 months before I got the blood work. Now on my trt dose I do not take an AI at all unless my nips start to get itchy. Then I will take .5mg & that is enough to take the itchy nips away.
I made the mistake of using an AI too frequently back in the day and suffered SEVERE loss of sex drive along with incredible joint pains. The loss of sex drive was worse than any Deca dick I had experienced. Which, to be honest, Deca dick is not really a loss of sex drive but rather a loss of the ability to stay hard. I see people describe Deca dick as loss of sex drive all the time and that's inaccurate as far as I'm concerned.
Back to estrogen... I wrote a detailed thread at one point, ill look for it
We can't just call it Estrogen without discussing each part, E1 - E2 - E3. Estradiol (E2) is the one we're concerned with when it comes to gyno. Interestingly enough, I had high levels of E2 as a teenager and developed gyno (levels were over 150). I also had naturally high levels of testosterone, cholesterol, etc. which since have normalized when I'm off cycle. However, on cycle I get gyno within the first few days so I have to run an AI.
I wrote an "article" of sorts based on information I have gathered throughout the years with charts showing bonding of particles and such. It even discusses the relationship between estrogen and prolactin that most do not understand. It's a sticky at ugbodybuilding.com and I don't have access to a computer currently to bring it over here. It's called The Estrogen Conundrum
Really? Please, can you provide the medical studies backing the above? If you can, I will walk away with my tail between my legs but since I can tell you copied and pasted the above who is your source and what are their credentials? Until recently i would have high fived you and said good job too. Im not proclaiming to be a self made guru. What I'am doing is coming back with info that was factually collected to allow you all to make educated decisions. The ** above are like a disease for new and even vets. No one looks into where that info came from.
Also, did you know **Fun Fact** Estrogen has been used to TREAT PROSTATE CANCER FOR OVER 50 YEARS SUCCESSFULLY.
One more fun fact. Did you know a average male teenagers estrogen level is around 80? Why arent every one of them on AI's?
Off to train legs. I will post up some stats for you all later.
Really?
Can you post a cite that say that estrogen will get rid of your prostate cancer?
Really?
Can you post a cite that say that estrogen will get rid of your prostate cancer?
I am the first to tell people to cut their AI. Most take it cause they think they will get super bloated on cycle or they will absolutely grow tits.
Only time I use an AI is if my nips get itchy or my mood is nasty. I don't have access to a lab for more frequent bloodwork.