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So I have a problem. I went on a 12-week blast of 500 milligrams of testosterone enanthate per week. During that period, I managed my blood work carefully. I used an aromatase inhibitor (AI), and my blood results came back good—nothing critical. My blood pressure was also in order, around 130/77, which I think is normal. After the blast, I decided to transition to a TRT (testosterone replacement therapy) dose of 150 milligrams per week.
I've been on this TRT dose for about three to four weeks now, and I started to feel that something was off. I began experiencing headaches and chest discomfort. That prompted me to get my blood work done again, and to my surprise, it came back worse than when I was on the full blast. My testosterone levels are still as high as they were on the blast, and my estradiol levels have skyrocketed—about four times the normal range.
I don’t understand why this is happening. I also checked my blood pressure, and now it's high—around 140/90—despite being on a much lower dose than before. I’m confused and wondering if I’m doing something wrong. I want to emphasize that I’m using the same provider I’ve trusted for years. I know it’s a legit source and the testosterone is regularly dosed, so I doubt the issue lies there. That leads me to believe there might be something wrong on my end.
For context, I take supplements daily: Coenzyme Q10, Taurine, Fish Oil, and Multivitamins. I think it’s also important to mention that this is only my second cycle. The first one went smoothly with no problems during or after, and my recovery was fine. No high blood pressure, no abnormal estradiol, and when I got my heart checked after the first cycle, everything was perfect—both the heart and blood work.
One possible issue that comes to mind is insulin and blood sugar levels. I didn’t include them in my most recent blood work (on TRT), but when I was on the blast, they were perfectly normal. My kidney and liver function are still perfectly fine, so I’m starting to wonder if blood sugar might be playing a role this time around.
I’m open to any suggestions or advice. Has anyone experienced something similar? I’d really appreciate any insight into what might be going on here.
I've been on this TRT dose for about three to four weeks now, and I started to feel that something was off. I began experiencing headaches and chest discomfort. That prompted me to get my blood work done again, and to my surprise, it came back worse than when I was on the full blast. My testosterone levels are still as high as they were on the blast, and my estradiol levels have skyrocketed—about four times the normal range.
I don’t understand why this is happening. I also checked my blood pressure, and now it's high—around 140/90—despite being on a much lower dose than before. I’m confused and wondering if I’m doing something wrong. I want to emphasize that I’m using the same provider I’ve trusted for years. I know it’s a legit source and the testosterone is regularly dosed, so I doubt the issue lies there. That leads me to believe there might be something wrong on my end.
For context, I take supplements daily: Coenzyme Q10, Taurine, Fish Oil, and Multivitamins. I think it’s also important to mention that this is only my second cycle. The first one went smoothly with no problems during or after, and my recovery was fine. No high blood pressure, no abnormal estradiol, and when I got my heart checked after the first cycle, everything was perfect—both the heart and blood work.
One possible issue that comes to mind is insulin and blood sugar levels. I didn’t include them in my most recent blood work (on TRT), but when I was on the blast, they were perfectly normal. My kidney and liver function are still perfectly fine, so I’m starting to wonder if blood sugar might be playing a role this time around.
I’m open to any suggestions or advice. Has anyone experienced something similar? I’d really appreciate any insight into what might be going on here.
I see this is a typical case with TRT or self-cycling, it always has issues and creates issues unforeseen. You're not the first with this.
