Do I need to adjust my Arimidex Dosage?

[forrest_and_trees]

Hey Vetteman... I know this may sound like a stupid question, but hey, that's nothing new for me...

I've heard you mention, "dialing back Test Cyp to find your sweet spot" a couple times now however, I never thought of it until just a moment ago when I saw you post it on another thread. Just what exactly do you mean by "sweet spot" and how do you know when you've found it?

[Vettester]

LOL... I may be a glutton for punishment, but I'm no masochist. I just use the 22s because of the cyp; if the HCG allows it, I'll use the smallest needle possible. =) Speaking of which, were do you get your syringes from? I'm about due for another order. My last batch came in unsealed plastic containers and I'd like to get the ones with the safety seals, like the BDs have, just for piece of mind. After that lump in my leg, [which still hasn't completely gone away] I'd rather not take chances.

I get mine from my clinic. I believe they're 30g x 5/16". They're pretty easy to get. If needed you can get them from our sponsor at the top, ARR. Come on Forrest, you mean you're not going to 'Man up' and take a 22g Sub-Q shot? - LOL ... It would look like you have two navals!

Hey Vetteman... I know this may sound like a stupid question, but hey, that's nothing new for me...

I've heard you mention, "dialing back Test Cyp to find your sweet spot" a couple times now however, I never thought of it until just a moment ago when I saw you post it on another thread. Just what exactly do you mean by "sweet spot" and how do you know when you've found it?

The sweet spot is the zone where you find the right mix in your program that makes your body feel in sync, balanced and optimized. You already know what it feels like when your hormones are low; specifically speaking testosterone. It's no different on the other side of the spectrum with hormones being over the top. Sure, for a period of time, call it a cycle, the body can compensate and adapt to elevated levels. However, the body's template wasn't designed to function indefinitely at those levels either. The theme remains the same ... One will see symptoms with their health, and with their lab work that indicate their program isn't "dialed in".

In my case, when I'm over 1000 on TT, or even 900 for a period of time, I feel great in a lot of aspects. Gains are good, great libido, etc., but then again ... I notice an increase in BP, I don't sleep all that great, fighting sides like acne, and my labs in general indicate the stress my body is enduring. Now at/around 750 ... I can still make gains at the gym. The intensity of it isn't like being at 1,300, but I'm still in a anabolic state. However, I could sustain 750 for many years to come and do just fine! My sleep is better, BP & HR comes down, I can manage my E2 much easier with less compounds, which the net result is less stress on the body.

When you hit that zone you will know it. That's why a person should do a lot of lab work and tweaking during their first 6 months, or even the entire year. I'm really trying to make this journey a complete HRT program, not just TRT. I am having great luck with adding pregnenolone into my regiment, which is only enhancing the hormonal pathways to make my TRT program more balanced. Anyways, that's my whole view on the matter, for better or worse. HRT isn't for life, it is life!

[PPC]

I get mine from my clinic. I believe they're 30g x 5/16". They're pretty easy to get. If needed you can get them from our sponsor at the top, ARR. Come on Forrest, you mean you're not going to 'Man up' and take a 22g Sub-Q shot? - LOL ... It would look like you have two navals!



The sweet spot is the zone where you find the right mix in your program that makes your body feel in sync, balanced and optimized. You already know what it feels like when your hormones are low; specifically speaking testosterone. It's no different on the other side of the spectrum with hormones being over the top. Sure, for a period of time, call it a cycle, the body can compensate and adapt to elevated levels. However, the body's template wasn't designed to function indefinitely at those levels either. The theme remains the same ... One will see symptoms with their health, and with their lab work that indicate their program isn't "dialed in".

In my case, when I'm over 1000 on TT, or even 900 for a period of time, I feel great in a lot of aspects. Gains are good, great libido, etc., but then again ... I notice an increase in BP, I don't sleep all that great, fighting sides like acne, and my labs in general indicate the stress my body is enduring. Now at/around 750 ... I can still make gains at the gym. The intensity of it isn't like being at 1,300, but I'm still in a anabolic state. However, I could sustain 750 for many years to come and do just fine! My sleep is better, BP & HR comes down, I can manage my E2 much easier with less compounds, which the net result is less stress on the body.

When you hit that zone you will know it. That's why a person should do a lot of lab work and tweaking during their first 6 months, or even the entire year. I'm really trying to make this journey a complete HRT program, not just TRT. I am having great luck with adding pregnenolone into my regiment, which is only enhancing the hormonal pathways to make my TRT program more balanced. Anyways, that's my whole view on the matter, for better or worse. HRT isn't for life, it is life!

Excellent post Vetteman. This should be it's own sticky entitled 'Sweet Spot' or something. Everyone embarking on TRT should read this, since understanding this concept could save them months/years of trouble.