Input on BW: Estradiol, IGF-1 and PSA

**TMan96** · 03-14-2013, 06:37 PM

Just had some Private Lab BW done just to check in-between visits with the doc. and wanted to get some input on a couple of things just to make sure they are okay.

Estradiol. I am use to seeing the regular E2, and this one is Estradiol Sensitive. What is the desirable range for this test? Is it 20-30 as well? Is mine running high? I have been trying to cut back on AI (have I cut too far?):

Estradiol Sensitive 39 Range pg/mL 3-70 for Male

Also just wanted to make sure these are in line.

IGF-1 186 Range ng/mL 59-201

PSA 1.1 Range ng/mL 0.0-4.0

Thanks!

**Black** · 03-15-2013, 05:36 AM

Originally Posted by TMan96

Just had some Private Lab BW done just to check in-between visits with the doc. and wanted to get some input on a couple of things just to make sure they are okay.

Estradiol. I am use to seeing the regular E2, and this one is Estradiol Sensitive. What is the desirable range for this test? Is it 20-30 as well? Is mine running high? I have been trying to cut back on AI (have I cut too far?):

Estradiol Sensitive 39 Range pg/mL 3-70 for Male

Also just wanted to make sure these are in line.

IGF-1 186 Range ng/mL 59-201

PSA 1.1 Range ng/mL 0.0-4.0

Thanks!

How old are you? Just asking cause PSA could be a little lower. My PSA rises when my estrogen rises, but only when it jumped out of range.

Igf looks good to me.

Ahhhh, the bitch known as estrogen. How do you feel? Bloated? Increased acne? Urine flowing good? Most things you hear state e2 levels should be around 20-30. But, personally I would first look at labs and make sure everything else looks good. Then I would assess how you feel (above).

What is your TRT dose and injection schedule?

**TMan96** · 03-15-2013, 09:01 AM

I'm 46. As far as estrogen I was not sure of the optimal range for this type of e test. Maybe a little bloat and I have been feeling a little tired and acne has been developing. Maybe I should increase my Ai to get the estrogen back to 20-30?

I am currently injecting twice a week.

Thanks for the input!

**bullshark99** · 03-15-2013, 05:45 PM

PSA 1.1 @46, nothing to worry about, totally normal.

**OnTheSauce** · 03-15-2013, 05:53 PM

Originally Posted by TMan96

I'm 46. As far as estrogen I was not sure of the optimal range for this type of e test. Maybe a little bloat and I have been feeling a little tired and acne has been developing. Maybe I should increase my Ai to get the estrogen back to 20-30?

I am currently injecting twice a week.

Thanks for the input!

I wouldn't change your ai dosage.

**Black** · 03-15-2013, 07:09 PM

Originally Posted by TMan96

I'm 46. As far as estrogen I was not sure of the optimal range for this type of e test. Maybe a little bloat and I have been feeling a little tired and acne has been developing. Maybe I should increase my Ai to get the estrogen back to 20-30?

I am currently injecting twice a week.

Thanks for the input!

How much test are you taking a week? And what are your testosterone (free and total) values?

**kelkel** · 03-15-2013, 09:21 PM

Originally Posted by TMan96

Just had some Private Lab BW done just to check in-between visits with the doc. and wanted to get some input on a couple of things just to make sure they are okay.

Estradiol. I am use to seeing the regular E2, and this one is Estradiol Sensitive. What is the desirable range for this test? Is it 20-30 as well? Is mine running high? I have been trying to cut back on AI (have I cut too far?):

Estradiol Sensitive 39 Range pg/mL 3-70 for MaleLEF.com recommends 20-30 but we are all different. I know many guys who live better in the 30's. Just depends on how you fee, your libido, etc...

Also just wanted to make sure these are in line.

IGF-1 186 Range ng/mL 59-201Great

PSA 1.1 Range ng/mL 0.0-4.0Great. May even be lower. Ejaculation 48 hrs or so prior to BW can cause a temporary spike

Thanks!

Overall looks good. No radical changes needed....

**TMan96** · 03-16-2013, 09:17 AM

Originally Posted by kelkel

Overall looks good. No radical changes needed....

Thanks for your input Kelkel! Please take a look at the next post I have on this thread and see if this changes anything thanks again.

**TMan96** · 03-16-2013, 09:37 AM

Originally Posted by Dante Diamond

How much test are you taking a week? And what are your testosterone (free and total) values?

Didn't post that information originally because I know this is the HRT forum and sometimes they don't like this information here... But always seem to get more/better information on this forum so here it goes:

I am actually on week five of a 14 week blast cycle....My first one. I am taking two injections of 200 MG test cyp a week (400 MG a week total) The blood work I referred to above also said that my testosterone was greater than 1500.

My normal HRT amount is 120 MG a week.

As part of this blast I am closely Montring my hematocrit and blood pressure. I do have some Diovan just in case.

Looking to try to gain some muscle size and weight on this blast. But I really haven't seen any noticeable changes at all. Several people have said it takes to week six or seven for it to kick in.

I actually have not even noticed a change in my Libido. That's what makes me think my e2 may be a little high for me. As part of the blast I am taking my ANZ .25 EOD. Wondering if I should bump it up .5 3 times a week?

Any input always welcome