Aromatase Inhibitors, plus Course of Treatment

[Guest guest]

Hello Everyone,

I finally got some answers from the Endocrinologist at my appointment yesterday.

Here's what I was told. The doctor is willing to prescribe an aromatase

inhibitor called Femara (Letrozole), which is newer than the Amiridex. One only

has to take 25 mg one pill a week, which is convenient, as opposed to daily

dosing with Amiridex. I'd never heard of Femara before.

He didn't write the prescription quite yet. First, he wants to attain a peak

level of testosterone, post-injection. My last injection was Tuesday, so I

provided that bloodwork yesterday at the conclusion of the appointment. Then,

on Tuesday, I will provide a second level that will measure the nadir level of

testosterone. After both measurements are recorded, I will begin taking the

Femara immediately. Interestingly, the doctor thinks that once Estradiol levels

are lowered, there may not be any reason to continue with testosterone therapy.

He is confident testosterone levels might be boosted that much.

The thyroid ultrasound did not reveal a goiter, growth, or node. But it did

show evidence of the gland being swollen and enlarged. Eventually he will test

for thyroid antibodies to see what particular thyroid disorder is to blame, or

if there is another cause altogether.

I appreciate any and all advice. Is he going about this the right way? At my

next appointment, is there something I need to ask him, or anything I need to

monitor myself until then?

.

[Guest guest]

Gee I just don't understand Endo's and there thinking of all the AI's out there

the strongest one is Femara next is Aromasin I am now on this then Arimidex.

I know men just taking one pill of Femara and losing there libido and getting ED

because it lowered there E2 to low. And it kills Aromatase so it can take

longer for your levels to come back up stopping it.

On Aromasin I am doing 12.5 mgs every 5 days this is half the pill.

I can't tell you how to take Femara most men even bodybuilders stay away from

this it's just to dam strong.

Co-Moderator

Phil

> From: cabaretic <cabaretic@...>

> Subject: Aromatase Inhibitors, plus Course of Treatment

>

> Date: Friday, February 18, 2011, 9:54 AM

> Hello Everyone,

>

> I finally got some answers from the Endocrinologist at my

> appointment yesterday.

>

> Here's what I was told.  The doctor is willing to

> prescribe an aromatase inhibitor called Femara (Letrozole),

> which is newer than the Amiridex.  One only has to take

> 25 mg one pill a week, which is convenient, as opposed to

> daily dosing with Amiridex.  I'd never heard of Femara

> before. 

>

> He didn't write the prescription quite yet.  First, he

> wants to attain a peak level of testosterone,

> post-injection.  My last injection was Tuesday, so I

> provided that bloodwork yesterday at the conclusion of the

> appointment.  Then, on Tuesday, I will provide a second

> level that will measure the nadir level of

> testosterone.  After both measurements are recorded, I

> will begin taking the Femara immediately. 

> Interestingly, the doctor thinks that once Estradiol levels

> are lowered, there may not be any reason to continue with

> testosterone therapy.  He is confident testosterone

> levels might be boosted that much.

>

> The thyroid ultrasound did not reveal a goiter, growth, or

> node.  But it did show evidence of the gland being

> swollen and enlarged.  Eventually he will test for

> thyroid antibodies to see what particular thyroid disorder

> is to blame, or if there is another cause altogether.

>

> I appreciate any and all advice.  Is he going about

> this the right way?  At my next appointment, is there

> something I need to ask him, or anything I need to monitor

> myself until then? 

>

> . 

>

>

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