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Originally Posted by RaidersOftheCellar
I've been on and off TRT for 4 years (cypionate injections). At times it's been great but the effects always seem to taper off the longer I'm on it, with some fluctuations along the way. It's always been difficult for me to control estrogen and find the "sweet spot." I don't like using estrogen blockers because low E2 is way worse in my experience than high.
I just came off after 15 months of continuous use (had never been on longer than 4 months before this) because I was worried about complications and some blood tests that weren't ideal. I'm already regretting it and fighting the urge to go back, but I want to try the natural route for awhile. Thing is...it's impossible to mimic the body's natural balance when dumping in exogenous hormone.
From my experience, I think it's best to do relatively short cycles (3-4 months) with a 1-2 month break. Unless your body no longer produces testosterone. From what I've read lately, it seems that DIM might be a good alternative to estrogen blockers when on TRT. Anybody here use DIM?
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This sounds a lot like my experience. The estrogen blockers suck. Need to find a way to deliver the T without jacking up the estradiol. I'm liking the T cream on the scrotum so far. Maybe try the Natesto nasal spray? You can get a closer mimic to a natural rhythm.
I've tried dim but I like indole 3 carbinol better. Both of them only helped with estradiol a little so it might work if your estradiol is only slightly high.