Thread: Nolvadex or Arimidex

Quote: Originally Posted by strength777 after seeing how much nolva and adex affected my lipid and igf-1 levels i switch my ai protocol to exemestane (aromasin) and have never felt better. Lipids improved over 20 pts in three weeks and igf went up over 100 pts Cholesterol is definitely something I'll keep an eye on. Thanks

Quote: Originally Posted by .FreaK. I'll keep in touch.. But I don't see how you got puffiness in your chest from the Nolva? It's an SERM, therefore not allowing estrogen to bind to its receptors therefore not causing any gyno.. It's actually been shown to reduce gyno in some studies when you use it for an extended period of time.. Just google it, the Brits do all kinds of studies on male hormones. who knows maybe its not...

Quote: Originally Posted by Skigazzi Please let us know your numbers from the this test. I still don't see why you think you need to 'jump start' your HPTA based on the first number you posted. If your E2 is too high, by reducing it, it will increase your natural production (the E2 is 'shutting you down' sort of)...but either way, good luck, please keep us updated. In order for e2 to affect the Lh negative feed back...

Quote: Originally Posted by .FreaK. After my blood test tomorrow .... I want to kickstart my HPTA instead of just dealing with the symptoms by taking Arimidex.. Please let us know your numbers from the this test. I still don't see why you think you need to 'jump start' your HPTA based on the first number you posted. If your E2 is too high, by reducing it, it will increase your natural production (the E2 is 'shutting you...

Quote: Originally Posted by .FreaK. So my dilemma is either to lower my E2 (estradiol) levels by taking Arimidex or to restart my HPTA with the use of Nolvadex instead of Clomid (Nolvadex because the Clomid sides are too nasty. Depression and emotions etc). My latest blood test showed that everything was right on (thyroid and so on), while my Testosterone was 446 ng/mL and my Estradiol was 46.. Testosterone being too low for someone that is...

From what I have read you take it as long as you need to keep the E2 at the proper level either through testing or the "wood" test.

after seeing how much nolva and adex affected my lipid and igf-1 levels i switch my ai protocol to exemestane (aromasin) and have never felt better. Lipids improved over 20 pts in three weeks and igf went up over 100 pts

I started Exemestane today and will let you all know how it goes. I was taking .50 Arimidex on injection day and .25 3 days later. I was on 120mg Cypionate once a week. HCG 2 times a week. I've researched the Exemestane and it looks very promising. Taste bad though.