First time cycler, ED issues.

[Bobby1995]

My 4th week of administering 500mg of test e a week is commencing, however after some recent blood tests my free testosterone 1167pmol/L ref260-740) seems to be through the roof but my sex hormone is incredibly low.... SHBG (15nmol/L) Ref: (17-56)

As I first suspected, I believed it to be a thyroid problem TSH: 1.03 (0.5-5.0)/ FT3 4.7 (3.2-6.4) but that and even my liver are in an ideal range.

I started with arimidex just this week 0.5mg 3 x/wk (which I hear is a strong dose) and still my penis seems to be dead. I had some erection action happening this morning but that's it.. It still wasn't rigid enough.

I'm worried I f'ed up with arimidex , and now the situation has become depressing...

I'm getting another hormone blood test, with e2 levels this time. Have I really f'ed up or can I rectify the situation.

Ty for your help.

 

[beefyfan]

Why didn't they check E2 in the first place?

 

[Bobby1995]

Have no clue... I imagine the protocol is different in Australia for taking blood tests..

 

[tyler_797]

That's pretty low test, and adex clears fast so give it a few days without it. You can always try proviron, it has anti e properties but binds to the shbg preventing those sex issues. Since it's your first cycle, it's probably just in your head to be honest.

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[Bobby1995]

That's pretty low test, and adex clears fast so give it a few days without it. You can always try proviron, it has anti e properties but binds to the shbg preventing those sex issues. Since it's your first cycle, it's probably just in your head to be honest.

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Oh man.. Is that low test considering it surpasses the reference range?

 

[stevesmi]

anytime you mess with hormones it can affect libido

also everyone is quick to blame estrogen for problems. high estrogen doesn't cause low libido if your testosterone is also high. but low estrogen combined with high testosterone will. you need a proper balance

i really think that you need to stop stressing out over this and the more you do blood work the more you are driving yourself nuts

also remember libido 99% of the time has nothing to do with testosterone or estrogen levels. other factors like stress, diet, lack of sleep, depression all will cause libido problems. your best bet is the chillax, and pick up a bottle of hcgenerate to help with libido

 

[stevesmi]

That's pretty low test, and adex clears fast so give it a few days without it. You can always try proviron, it has anti e properties but binds to the shbg preventing those sex issues. Since it's your first cycle, it's probably just in your head to be honest.

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his SHBG is already low which is why his free test is through the roof. proviron is the last thing he needs right now

 

[Bobby1995]

Appreciate the advice

 

[muskate]

There is a lot more to libido then just testosterone/estrogen. Everyone is so quick to blame those 2 hormones but your state of mind, sleep, blood sugar levels etc. all impact libido.

I personally think your issues are mental and you are psyching yourself out more then anything.

Try using a good natural testosterone booster like HCGenerate from n2bm.com. You could also try erectile dysfunction drugs like cialis and viagra. Just don't use the erectile dysfunction drugs every day because your body can become very easily dependent on them and eventually you won't be able to get an erection without them.

 

[MasonicBodybuilder]

This can happen to anyone anytime. Some guys get an increase in libido and some get your result. This is just part of messing with hormones. Everyone responds differently.

 

[Jay Scott]

Dude. Having a low SHBG is actually a good thing.

The libido and erection issues are caused most likely from estrogen or prolactin. Having high free test + low SHBG would lead to rock hard erections 24/7.