optimal E2?

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Thanks ,

It seems I've read that E2 anywhere between 10 and 20 is OK. I'd

appreciate any more input on this.

DB

> >

> > If you all remember, I was the one whose endo said that " estradiol

> has

> > no significance in males " .

> >

> > Well, she had me overdosed on androgel, with no follow up labs for 3

> > months (until I had them done myself) and my E2 got up to 80 with a

> T

> > of over 1200.

> >

> > Now, I'm on 5gm instead of 10gm of Androgel, and 3mg of Arimidex a

> > week. Only issue with the Adx. is I have to take it after a meal,

> or

> > I get some moderate intestinal cramps. I know this is a lot more

> Adx.

> > than most take, but I think it has to do with my body

> mass/composition.

> >

> > My latest labs:

> >

> > Total T = 823 (ref: 241-827)

> > Free T = 21.9 (ref: 7.2 to 24)

> >

> > SHBG = 25 (ref: 13-71)

> >

> > E2 = 13!!

> >

> > how perfect are those

> >

> > More importantly I feel great....almost as good as the first 2 weeks

> > of T treatment. In fact in some ways better, but that may be

> > psychological after seeing so many doctors to get where I am.

> >

> > I've added diet to my exercise regimen, as I feel that obesity was

> the

> > proximal cause of original higher E2. And maybe low T enhanced the

> > obesity in the first place. I do feel that the proper T, E2 levels

> > make it not such an uphill battle. (although my PCP said that would

> be

> > " cheating " ) So far I've lost nearly 18 lbs (since June 1) from 294

> to

> > 276. (I'm 6', so not a skinny guy). I've begun to lose the chest fat

> > that started me on this crazy quest 2 years ago. This is my lowest

> > weight in about 8 or 9 years. Its taken discipline, but it hasn't

> > been ridiculously hard. My Dr. says I'll be able to cut down the

> > arimidex, as I continue to lose abdominal fat.

> >

> > Anyways, I will post the name of this Dr. in the files. He is an

> > urologist who practices in the Wash DC/polis, MD area. (I didnt

> > see any others in this area).

> >

> > Finally, I wanted to say that this board has truly helped me a

> lot. I

> > would be as clueless as some of my former doctors without it.

> >

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