More testosterone the better?

[startingnew]

Nope!As stated in my first post as a newbie,primary physician started me at 100mgs a week.That put my total at >1500 and raised my estridiol from 33 to 87.I found an anti aging clinic and that Dr started my at 200mgs a week.This is part of my labs-
Total Testosterone >1500...348-1197ng/ml
Free >52....6.8-21.5-pg/ml
Estridiol 14.9...no range posted
I'm guessing my total was somewhere at 3000-4000 on that dosage and at 3mg arimidex/wk my estrogen was to low.Acne was bad and libido went to nothing.Also showing signs of aggression and joint soreness.My new (per myself) protocol is 250 HCG 2x/wk,.5 arimidex 2x/wk and 60mgs test (E) 2x/wk.I'll know my test results this sat but I now feel much better and have my libido back.I need to know where my estridiol is and may drop my test dosage back to 50mgs 2x/wk.I understand some may need more but caution to those wanting to send their testosterone into orbit.I actually didn't feel like doing much of anything and libido was GONE on that high dosage.Why this DR starts off so high I'm not sure but things are much better for me dropping back and going to experiment in this area.I have extensive labs so I'd be happy to try and answer anybodys questions in my limited experience.I know some,especially the younger crowd (I'm 48yrs old) want as much test as they can get.I assure you,more is not always better.Also,after mondays labs,I'm going to start getting them every three months instead of once a month since I've found my (feel good area).Good luck Ya'llEdit:The lab that did my test could not register above 1500 total and 52 free so I have no idea as to where my actual numbers were..

[SEOINAGE]

it really depends on the person. at 100 mgs a week I was only at 213 total, in fact total dropped from my starting total. I agree too much is not good especially since it is a long term protocol. I'm taking 200 mg a week now and injecting twice a week, can guarantee I'm never getting down to 213 again at that dosing, but want to get bloods in a few weeks and hopefully drop it. My current doc only raised me to 120 mg a week after seeing the scores come back, so going to a new one soon. What I really want is a protocol like yours, especially HCG, and ai only if needed. Hope you get yours dialed in nicely, most people will agree with you though about your topic, at least on this forum.

[androbolic_09]

Well the 200mg might be too much, might not be too much. but the 3mgs of arimi was too much. thats why your libido was shot. if you had of played with the arimi dose, prolly around 1mg or so, then your estrogen levels would have normalized for what you were on, and everything would have been better. But 120mg a week is still above normal baseline for most men, so you should still be good.

[startingnew]

I understand that some may need the full 200 a week,just letting others know if it's not needed,not to go overboard.The age management DR said that estrogen had nothing to do with libido.Okay,that's news to me and I think he's wrong but I'm not arguing with him.He is 65 and been on TRT for the last 9 yrs.This is one of those $2000.00 first yr and $750.00 each year forward for his play in this.I'm still under his care(have a general practice Dr for everything else) so not doing all this alone.Also,both Dr's have my blood work and dosage of what I'm taking.To the poster right below me,I'm not sure what you're going to drop?I would still take the test and pay attention to your blood work.Be sure to keep an eye on your hemoglobin.Mine was at 18.8 last time so may have my general Dr to let a pint of blood if it is still high.PSA was actually lower than before but I take saw palmetto(the real stuff) so maybe that's what helped there.I am thankful to have found this Dr and life is alot better.I seem to handle stress better as well.