22 on TRT, Need Advice, Pls

[kelkel]

That is great to hear; no I don't think any doctor mentioned variococeles when they checked me or trauma. I'm not sure they would notice it or not, the docs all gave me a fast once-over. It's pure speculation and I'll never know for sure, but I wonder if before the AAS use my testosterone was lower than normal. I only say that because during high school and after my sex drive never seemed to be on par with my peers. I immediately noticed while on AAS and now TRT that my interest finally matched or exceeded others. I felt like I finally understood how my friends felt. But that is all unproven of course without any BW from then.

So I think what I am going to do is take the 100 mg of test per week prescribed, but forego the AI for now and then get some bw in 4 weeks. That way with the lower dose I won't run the risk of killing my E2 with the full dose of 1 mg of arimidex a week and I will know how much 100 mg of test affects my E2 levels. From there I can add .25 or .5 mgs (or the full 1 mg) of arimidex if needed. Does that sound like a good plan?

Also, since my doctor said he wants to get me on hcg soon, is that going to have an affect on my E2 levels?

In bold above is kind of what I was thinking as well. The problem is definitely testical related and it shocks me that any doctor would not further investigate this. It's misfeasance imho. All that said, find a doc that is familiar with treating varicoceles and schedule an appointment. You need to know for sure otherwise it will always be in the back of your mind.

In the meantime, why don't you go on a twice per week protocol by injecting 50 mgs every 3-4 days (or 3.5 to be exact) for now. It will keep more stable serum levels and reduce E2 conversion at the same time. Less injected at one time = less E2. Yes, HCG can impact E2 levels a bit. How much is individual and if your issue is primary related any impact may be negligible. A good start would be 250 IU's twice a week. Many here now prefer even smaller, daily dosing and are having good results with it. Your call.

Your goal should be to see if there actually is a verifiable testicle issue. If so, fix it and attempt a re-start of your natural production. Keep us posted here please.

[lovbyts]

In bold above is kind of what I was thinking as well. The problem is definitely testical related and it shocks me that any doctor would not further investigate this. It's misfeasance imho. All that said, find a doc that is familiar with treating varicoceles and schedule an appointment. You need to know for sure otherwise it will always be in the back of your mind.

In the meantime, why don't you go on a twice per week protocol by injecting 50 mgs every 3-4 days (or 3.5 to be exact) for now. It will keep more stable serum levels and reduce E2 conversion at the same time. Less injected at one time = less E2. Yes, HCG can impact E2 levels a bit. How much is individual and if your issue is primary related any impact may be negligible. A good start would be 250 IU's twice a week. Many here now prefer even smaller, daily dosing and are having good results with it. Your call.

Your goal should be to see if there actually is a verifiable testicle issue. If so, fix it and attempt a re-start of your natural production. Keep us posted here please.

I know you feel better on TRT right now but dont skip over the last part or KelKel's advice, it's probably the most important part. It would be best to try to fix this now so you can have a normal life without pinning for the next 40 years if possible.