Low Dose Clomid/Nolva CAUSING nipple/chest sensitivity?

[frigger]

Greetings, I have had low total and free test for a while now.

My latest doctor wanted to try the low dose SERM approach to raise T. First he had me on Clomid, 12.5mg EOD. Very soon I started to notice nipple and chest sensitivity/discomfort. After a couple weeks he then switched me to Nolvadex /Tamoxifen at 5mg EOD. It's been 1.5 weeks on the Nolva and I still have the nipple discomfort.

I find this highly strange, as I thought Clomid and Nolva were used to REDUCE this sensitivity. Would love to hear your thoughts!

[kelkel]

Have you had your Test or E2 levels redone since initiating therapy? It's possible your test is rising hence the nip sensitivity. Serms also take a little time to eliminate sensitivity. It is not instantaneous like many people think. A little sensitivity does not necessarily mean gyno. My E hereditarily runs low yet I'm nip sensitive as well.

[joebailey1271]

Yea when I did clomid mine was sensitive at first, then it went away.

[frigger]

Thanks Joe and Kelkel. I will be patient. Do you recommend a little AI like aromasin or anastrozole?
Do you prefer Nolva or Clomid for this low dose test increase? I have both on hand.

[kelkel]

I don't see a need for an AI at this point, assuming your E is low. Well, since you opened this door, what is the cause for the low T? Your doctor first and foremost should be searching for the cause. Primary, secondary, pathology, diet, lifestyle, etc. Any aas usage in the recent past or prohormones, etc. Head or testical injury?

Tell us a bit more about yourself as well. Age, healthy lifestyle, etc.

[frigger]

Hi Kelkel. Based on labs and history, the doc suspects I have secondary hypo. it is possible a head injury was involved.

I just got recent lab results. On just the quarter tab of clomid/nolva EOD for a few weeks, my total test went from 300 to 725. My estrogen stayed the same, but it was tested non-sensitive. just got the sensitive test today. I'll take it easy on the AIs until i get the results.

I don't see a need for an AI at this point, assuming your E is low. Well, since you opened this door, what is the cause for the low T? Your doctor first and foremost should be searching for the cause. Primary, secondary, pathology, diet, lifestyle, etc. Any aas usage in the recent past or prohormones, etc. Head or testical injury?

Tell us a bit more about yourself as well. Age, healthy lifestyle, etc.

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Hi Kelkel. Based on labs and history, the doc suspects I have secondary hypo. it is possible a head injury was involved.

I just got recent lab results. On just the quarter tab of clomid/nolva EOD for a few weeks, my total test went from 300 to 725. My estrogen stayed the same, but it was tested non-sensitive. just got the sensitive test today. I'll take it easy on the AIs until i get the results.

thats a nice jump in total t!