Not entirely happy with AI's so far

[hannes joubert]

Hey all.

So, I started Aromasin some 3 weeks ago.

Started by front loading with 20mg M, W, F for 2 weeks.

Thereafter slotted the Aro into the HRT in the following way.

Sat morn: Aro 20mg
Sun morn: hCG 250 iu
Mon morn: Test Enanthathate @ 90mg's (300mg's/ml)

Tues afternoon: Aro 20mg
Wed afternoon: hCG 250 iu
Thurs afternoon: Test Enanthathate @ 90mg's (300mg's/ml)

Now, my problem is this...and I know that this may not be the most accurate way to determine this, but, I think that I may not be taking my AI often enough, or that the Aro is not potent enough for me.

Reason I say this is that as soon as I pin the hCG my scalp dries up drier than steel wool. Bloating is also notable. The day after pinning the Test the scalp starts oiling up.

I recall that in the beginning of my HRT journey, the days that I pinned the hCG left me riding an emotional/energy rollercoaster. I also recall reading somewhere that hGC is EXTREMELY aromatisable?

Everyone reacts differently to the hormones we put into our body, perhaps I am not prone to gyno, but any T that I have from whatever source is aromatised to E almost immediately? (Especially seeing as I have had no improvement in energy vitality, even @ 300mgs/week)

So, now my question is, should I revert back to taking the Aro 3 days a week, or perhaps even run a blast with Letro to destroy the E almost completely to bring it back in line and then go back to the Aro to control E levels?

Thanks Bro's

H

 

[Zyglamail]

I also recall reading somewhere that hGC is EXTREMELY aromatisable?

Aromatase is an enzyme that is responsible for a key step in the biosynthesis of estrogens. It basically "knocks" a ring off the testosterone molocule converting it to estradiol.

HCG is a glycoprotein hormone and as far as I know is not affected by the Aromatase enzyme and even if it is, it cant be converted to testosterone or estradiol.

HCG interacts with the LHCG receptor and causes the testes to produce more test, even when on a cycle. This has a two fold effect, 1) it gives little test boost and 2) keeps the testes working intermittently whole on so they dont shrivel up to nothing.

What you really need to do is get some blood work done after being on your AI for a bit so you can see how its working.

 

[hannes joubert]

What you really need to do is get some blood work done after being on your AI for a bit so you can see how its working.

Okay, I hear you Z, thanks.

How long do you suggest that I wait before having a retest of E levels done with my current protocol?

 

[Zyglamail]

Okay, I hear you Z, thanks.

How long do you suggest that I wait before having a retest of E levels done with my current protocol?

I would say to make sure your AAS/HCG and AI use are consistent for a good 8 weeks before labs.

 

[hannes joubert]

I would say to make sure your AAS/HCG and AI use are consistent for a good 8 weeks before labs.

Schweet, will do. Thanks a lot for the help Zyg, much appreciated

H

 

[XMAN.]

go back to 3 times/w with Asin , wait a while like Zyg suggested and check ur bloods.