Follow up Blood Work

[jwh7699]

I receive Test Cyp 2 x a Month 200mg.

Started Taking Orally: 7/23/2012 Started Dhea 25mg 2 x day
7-keto dhea 100mg 2 x day

Started Taking Orally: 8/3/2012 Pregnonolone 100mg at Breakfast


Blood Work: 8/24/12 Non-Fasting 11 days after T injection, 3 days before next injection.

DHEA-Sulfate 850.8 High ug/dl 88.9 - 427.0 Range

Estradiol, Sensitive 30 pg/ml 3 - 70 Range

Pregnenolone, MS 66 ng/dl Adults: <151 Range


May/2012 Fasting 7 days after 200mg T injection.

445 T Level
13.5 Free T
20.6 Prolactin (High)


Thoughts? Thanks!!!

[xtitan1]

Are you able to increase injection frequency to more often than twice a month? Like every week or twice a week?

Prolactin is concerning as I'm sure you're aware since you bolded it. Someone more experienced should chime in on that.

J/W but why did you go from no DHEA supplementation whatsoever straight to twice a day oral DHEA PLUS twice a day transdermal at a high dose?

[jwh7699]

Can't change my frequency of T injections at this time. I get my injections from the VA Health Care System and it was pulling teeth to get twice monthly.

I don't take DHEA transdermally at all. I only take 25mg of DHEA twice a day orally and 100mg of 7-Keto DHEA twice a day orally.

I was told DHEA 25 mg 2x day will help back fill hormone channels.

The 7-Keto DHEA is to help speed up my metabolism and produce weight loss. I take it orally.

http://www.webmd.com/vitamins-supple...me=7-KETO-DHEA


"7-keto-DHEA is a by-product of dehydroepiandrosterone (DHEA), a chemical that is formed in the body. DHEA is a "parent hormone" produced by glands near the kidneys. But unlike DHEA, 7-keto-DHEA is not converted to steroid hormones such as androgen and estrogen. Taking 7-keto-DHEA by mouth or applying it to the skin does not increase the level of steroid hormones in the blood.

People take 7-keto-DHEA to speed up the metabolism and heat production to promote weight loss. 7-keto-DHEA is also used to improve lean body mass and build muscle, increase the activity of the thyroid gland, boost the immune system, enhance memory, and slow aging."

[bass]

twice a month is far worse than not being on TRT, i suggest you look for another doc if you want to experience the benefits of proper TRT. what is your complete protocol, any AI's, hCG?

[steroid.com 1]

^^^^Exactly; better to not be on it at all and why he's in the low 400's 11 days out.

Bet his E2 is elevated to boot.

Putting his body through hell...

[jwh7699]

I don't take any AI's or HCG.

I don't have sore nipples, or gyno.

I take 5,000 iu of Vitamin D, at night and in the morning.
I take 450mg of ZMA at night.
I take 2g Arginine before bed.
I take 3g Glutamine before bed.

I take 2g Glutamine breakfast and dinner.
I also take 2g of BCCA's at breakfast and dinner.

I take Zinc, Magnesium and a bunch of other supplements.

I put myself on a Low Glycemic Load diet, started 6/11/12. As of yesterday I was down 30lbs.


I thought the Estradiol Sensitive Assay test covered E2?

Thanks!!!

[jwh7699]

I should have been more specific in my question.

I am wondering if my Estradiol Sensitive Assay and Pregnenolone levels look good?

Based on the most recent B/W my DHEA level is showing high, and my previous Prolactin level is high.

Does this mean I have a possible tumor on my Pituitary Gland and/or Adrenal Glands?

Thanks!!

PS: Based on your E2 post gdevine I'm guessing I probably should have had my E2 test done the day after my next T injection?