Trt - high shbg and trouble with adex

[jungle1]

Hi,
just after some advice. I am having trouble with TRT ii have high shbg. I currently take 125mg test-e every week and and been trouble with adex it seems to cause crazy mood swings which i dont want, just want to be stable not looking for insane muscle gains or anything just good libido and better muscle mass. Everytime i take the adex i get sore pains in the upper right hand side of my abdomen and i get extremly tired and weak for a couple of days. I feel as though i would be better trying to lower it with something natural like zinc and dim, my question is should i try and lower my SHGB to increase free testosterone instead of focusing some much on lowering e2.

[jay adams]

How much AI are you taking? Are you going off bloodwork? Don't think of your AI as being a tool to raise your free T. You need to use bloodwork to get it in the right zone for health issues. Taking Zinc, copper and DIM can only be better for you by cutting down on how much Anastrozole you'll have to take.

The more knowledgeable members will chime in soon. Vitamin D can help raise your free T. It would be cool to see your bloodwork.

[bass]

Jay is correct. we need you to post your complete protocol, doses and frequencies. sounds like crashed E2! to rise your free T you can supplement with vitamin D.

[jomamma007]

How long have you been on TRT? I started trt with a SHBG of 65, now it's down to aobut 28-32, from getting my test levels up and keepign my estrogen at a good range.
Do you inject once a week? Splitting injectioin, as well as lowering your dosage might reduce the need for an AI altogether. We really need blood work to be able to help.

How much ai are you taking?
Have you had blood work? Results?

Vitamin D3 and nettle root lower SHBG.

[dreadnok89]

You gotta check your e2 before you check adex

[bass]

^^^ how do you check adex?

[jungle1]

I honEstly feel better on testogel than the injections, I feel nothing from the injections whatsoever, what does this mean

[kelkel]

I honEstly feel better on testogel than the injections, I feel nothing from the injections whatsoever, what does this mean

It means you're probably not dialed in. Either give it more time or if you're not happy and felt better on gels then by all means, go back. It's about you and how you feel. Nothing else matters. Some guys do great on gels and the small daily dose can eliminate the need for AI's as well.