Itchy & swollen nips

[HealthyMan]

Ok,

Here is my BW from Week 20, which was about 3 weeks ago. http://tinyurl.com/aeaahnv

Shortly after my 20 BW I adjusted my dosage to 40mg Test-C every 3.5 days from 50mg every 3.5 days. I began noticing some changes, one I became a sexual beast but my nips started to itch, get chaffed and also become swollen off and on throughout the day. There are no evident bumps. My E2 appeared to be fine and dialed but my Free Test was nearly double the high end so adjusting was suggested.

I feel good BUT I am concerned I might be getting gyno or some other crazy side.

Suggestions, PLEASE!

[LT75]

I got nipple sensitivity every time my dosage changed. Of course when I started it was there for a couple weeks. Then I went from 80mg to 100mg EW and got sensitivity. It could be your body adjusting to your levels from once a week to twice and a lower dose.

[HealthyMan]

I was doing every 3.5 days for the last 13 weeks. I only adjusted the amount of Test-C. The sensitivity doesn't seem be be letting up. Applying ointment to my nips just seems.....wrong and avoidable if I can adjust but where? 3 weeks of sensitive nips seems excessive.

[HRTstudent]

If they've been swollen and chafed then its hard for us to say its gyno because, well, it could be the chafing and physical stimulation/aggravation causing the problems.

Your previous thread said E2 of 29 on the 3-70 scale but how long ago was that?

[makingwaves]

I had similar experience. My doc was not concerned bc E2 was good. His explanation was body adjusting. Sensation has gone now at 10 mo TRT.

[HealthyMan]

If they've been swollen and chafed then its hard for us to say its gyno because, well, it could be the chafing and physical stimulation/aggravation causing the problems.

Your previous thread said E2 of 29 on the 3-70 scale but how long ago was that?

HRT,

I mentioned in my OP that is was about 3 weeks ago. I am at week 4 technically now. I have only had this chaffing/itchy condition for the last 2 weeks. I was fine until I lessened my dosage from 50mg to 40mg per pin. Which I do every 3.5 days. I haven't changed my shirts or done anything different, this just happened one morning and it became quite irritating within a few days.

[Vettester]

I agree that your body is going through an acclimation process, which is also one of the reasons to recheck labs after 6 weeks of starting your protocol.

I'd suggest running a E2 sensitive assay sooner than later. IMO, your body has been settled with its normal hormonal pattern, and like mentioned above, there's usually some acclimation as your body adjusts to the changes taking place, which can also include the receptor sites reacting to the downstream conversion of E2. Everyone metabolizes differently, and your protocol may warrant the addition of some AI to your protocol to manage your E2 in an optimal range. I haven't read too much into your previous threads, so pardon me if I missed where you are administering some AI with your protocol.

Regardless, the body will seek out homeostasis, and what you're experiencing is 'usually' (notice how I say usually) just for a limited time, most cases a week or two, as your body gets settled in and acclimated to the hormonal changes. To mitigate the receptor sensitivity, I would suggest you discuss a temporary protocol of Nolvadex /Tamoxifen with your physician; which 10mg to 20mg should be plenty sufficient to give you relief from the hyperactive receptors in the areola region. This is permitting an exam doesn't show you have any lumps, which even then, Nolva could come into the picture, but just make sure that the course of correction is thoroughly covered with your doctor if it's more than short-term receptor sensitivity.

Again, plan on getting your new labs, and please post them up. Additionally, please throw in a prolactin lab for us if it has not already been discussed.

[kelkel]

Well said above Vette! Op, we are all different when it comes to sensitivity as you know. Case in point, I run at around a 16 E level steady and yet often times have sensitive nips. Makes no sense to me...it is what it is.

[HealthyMan]

Small update. I had an appointment with my Doctor. I have no lumps, just chaffing on the areola area. It has subsided at this point, just took 3 weeks to adjust. My Doctor is completely supportive of where things are. I even offered to provider links to this site. Although I am a little hesitate to be honest.

[HRTstudent]

Small update. I had an appointment with my Doctor. I have no lumps, just chaffing on the areola area. It has subsided at this point, just took 3 weeks to adjust. My Doctor is completely supportive of where things are. I even offered to provider links to this site. Although I am a little hesitate to be honest.

I wouldn't give a doctor a link to "steroid .com" or anything on this forum to be honest.

It's not that there isn't good information, but most of it is, well, worthless to a doctor. I don't see how it would help him treat you. If you really wanted him to read something id probably print it out and make sure it references something authoritative like medical journals or practicing physicians.