question from a user
Is breast sensitivity a pretty good sign you should add AI or should you always wait and check blood work and only add if you are too high? (Asking since I have AI on hand and I’m not getting blood work for another week)
AlphaMD's Answer
If your current TRT provider has suggested to wait until reviewing bloodwork, following their directions is the right call.
For patients on the AlphaMD platform who have had nipple sensitivity, that's one of the main signs of needing something to adjust Estrogen, and the provider overseeing their care would typically have them take a mild dose at that time & during future weeks.
Many men end up not needing AIs, whereas some have nipple sensitivity every single injection if they don't. Patients who need it are usually started on 0.5mg once weekly, with adjustments from there, always shooting for the lowest needed dose to not over suppress Estrogen.
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