Originally Posted by
burlyman30
Quick update:
On a range of 39 being the high mark for estradiol, mine was at 48. It's no wonder gyno is forming.
We talked about lowering my bodyfat to help with aromatization, but I explained to her that I've gained bodyfat because of the aromatization on a relatively good diet and training protocol.
We talked about AIs and I asked her if she ever used SERMs in conjuction with AIs. She had not and asked why I would think it would help. I explained it to her and she looked it up on her computer. Sure enough, there was info on combining AIs and SERMs.
We talked about options and I suggested letro and ralox. She said she would prescribe it and I would be her guinea pig since she has never done anything like that before.
All was good until I got to the pharmacy. Apparently my insurance wants justification for these drugs. So pharm is sending the forms to my doc, who will send them off to insurance. Pharmacy told me this is a 2-3 week process.
While I had them on the phone, I asked the tech how much the drugs would cost without insurance. $192 and $258. A month. Ouch.
So, overall, things are looking up and moving forward, if a bit slow. At least we are on the right track.
Libido is still very weak most of the time. I get short bursts of interest in sexual activity, but nothing that I could sustain for any length of time at this point.
Since my e2 was in normal range while my testosterone levels were anemic, it doesn't surprise me that they are now out of range with the additional exogenous testosterone.
I still do not know where my test levels are. We will be doing a test for that by the end of February. I would guess them to be between 400 and 500 based on how I feel. I would anticipate an increased dosage prescribed in March. Time will tell if my predictions are correct.
I'll keep you updated regarding the upcoming insurance/rx issue. As always, feel free to ask questions or make comments. Thanks for following along.
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