Taking An Aromatase Inhibitor With finasteride ?

[Ollie]

I know this has been covered before but has anyone / does anyone know of anyone that does this for the sake of keeping that rise in estrogen down ?

From past posts it seems the consensus is that by taking an AI you ultimately drop your Estrogen levels too low, your test rises further and you effectively create a more damaging environment for your hair which defeats the whole purpose in the first place.

However i was wondering if anyone could recommend any advice on perhaps microdosing an AI twice or even just once a week to keep their estrogen levels just at natural baseline ? In other words an amount of AI that would simply prevent the 15% rise and no more. Lowering estrogen longterm we know can have negative affects.

 

[Falsenine]

I have looked into this a lot, and taking an AI simply isn’t a viable long term solution because you will most likely tank your E2 which is not very good for your hair and your body overall.
I managed to counter the increase in my E2 with exercise, zinc and DIM or maybe my body just got used to it. I suggest trying the same for a month and see how it goes for you before even considering AI
Good luck

 

[Ollie]

I have looked into this a lot, and taking an AI simply isn’t a viable long term solution because you will most likely tank your E2 which is not very good for your hair and your body overall.
I managed to counter the increase in my E2 with exercise, zinc and DIM or maybe my body just got used to it. I suggest trying the same for a month and see how it goes for you before even considering AI
Good luck

Thanks for the reply Falsenine. As things stand im very active in the gym (> 1.5 hours daily). I read about Zinc but was concerned about it raising DHT - which of course is counterproductive to the reason to starting finasteride. What dose Zinc do you take ?

 

[Falsenine]

Thanks for the reply Falsenine. As things stand im very active in the gym (> 1.5 hours daily). I read about Zinc but was concerned about it raising DHT - which of course is counterproductive to the reason to starting finasteride. What dose Zinc do you take ?

I take 15mg, abd yeah it probably increases DHT but if you’re on finasteride, the increase is negligble. What sides are you having?

 

[Ollie]

I take 15mg, abd yeah it probably increases DHT but if you’re on finasteride, the increase is negligble. What sides are you having?

No sides as of yet as i haven't been on long - just couldn't wait any longer for anything better. Im hoping i don't get sides as i didn't get sides from high dosing RU. The contrast between anecdotal evidence online of side effects and the supposed low sides as depicted in all the studies is confusing to say the least.

Any sides for you ?

 

[Sanchez1234]

Folllwing this thread. I really want to take dutasteride or finasteride but gyno everytime. Zinc wasnt enough.

 

[Falsenine]

No sides as of yet as i haven't been on long - just couldn't wait any longer for anything better. Im hoping i don't get sides as i didn't get sides from high dosing RU. The contrast between anecdotal evidence online of side effects and the supposed low sides as depicted in all the studies is confusing to say the least.

Any sides for you ?

I thought I had gyno but that went away with time and I did a couple of ultrasounds which showed nothing

 

[Splatt]

Folllwing this thread. I really want to take dutasteride or finasteride but gyno everytime. Zinc wasnt enough.

You have gotten gyno from these before?

 

[Sanchez1234]

You have gotten gyno from these before?

Yes..

 

[Splatt]

Does it just go away?

 

[fuDHTck]

Been taking Finasteride for a year. Just got my E2 tested and it is barely above the lower range. Everything else is also nominal.

 

[Ollie]

Been taking Finasteride for a year. Just got my E2 tested and it is barely above the lower range. Everything else is also nominal.

Did you get bloods done before going on finasteride ? Also what was your test like in the blood test ?

 

[fuDHTck]

Did you get bloods done before going on finasteride ? Also what was your test like in the blood test ?

Yes I did get it tested for everything before but not for E2 since it wasn't available where i lived.

Test is right in the middle of the range and was basically the same before starting (5% less but it's probably not significant).

 

[Ollie]

Yes I did get it tested for everything before but not for E2 since it wasn't available where i lived.

Test is right in the middle of the range and was basically the same before starting (5% less but it's probably not significant).

Thanks bro. Doesn't sound bad.

Can i also ask how old you are ?

 

[fuDHTck]

Thanks bro. Doesn't sound bad.

Can i also ask how old you are ?

23. I didn't get super regrowth but a good maintenance. Trying now with local antiandrogens and Minoxidil if i can go back to NW1. Right now I am like NW1.5-2 but density is a little low, still good overall compared to most men in my family.

 

[Moosey]

Whatever you do, dont use aromasin. It converts to an androgen thats nearly as strong as DHT

 

[fuDHTck]

I actually don't think your E2 will be a problem while on finasteride unless it was already really high before starting or are really sensible to it

 

[Ollie]

Thanks for the replies gents. Im getting bloods down now and probably will every 5-6 months so i can go from there.

 

[leprous]

Finasteride only increases your estrogen by around 15% which should be a problem at all. Estrogen seems to be good for your hair too. If you don't notice body changes don't worry about it and if you do, just quit and most times they will solve themselves in a few months.

The best thing would be to find a topical anti-DHT (not sure if the ones that exist don't go systemic) since f*****g around with 5-AR II can cause you permanent troubles with penile tissue, testis tissue, eyes tissue, and brain neurochemicals (I'm not sure how permanent the brain changes would be though). We live in a weird time were we have treatments but they're dangerous. If only we have been born 20 years later... Anyway, I'm still taking this sh*t everyday...

 

[wannamyhairback]

Thanks for the replies gents. Im getting bloods down now and probably will every 5-6 months so i can go from there.

Ollie how has been your journey so far, How long have you tried adex+ finasteride for? what was your dose and frequency? are you convinced yourself that adex is absolutely bad for your hair? or it is just fine and keep the sides at bay and does not intervene the growth of hair? Please update us