Just thought I would give an update on this thread Spangle. My testosterone prescription arrived today so will be starting that, however I also had the blood tests results this morning from day 21 in my cycle, which is the classic/standard day to test hormones. As I intuitively felt was going to happen, my Estrogen is too high. I think I made a mistake in increasing to 2.5 sprays of Lenzetto in a panic after having some sleepless nights. However I actually feel that even when I was on 2 sprays it was too much and I think it has played a big part for me in the weight gain and constipation.
The problem is that I seem to get "addicted" to Estrogen and even when I have tried to lower to 2 and 2/3 spray, I get "withdrawal" from it in much the same way as I do with antidepressants. I have absolutely no idea if this is a known medical thing or just a problem with me...
All I can think to do is gradually taper over a number of months my Estrogen by taping over the dispenser and increasing the tape by a tiny bit each month. Pretty gutting to be stuck on another medication like I am with the antidepressants that I don't need anymore, but I have no other idea of what to do
Of course this may not be the case for you, but thought it might help to share my experience.
My results are - day 21:
estrogen: 1846 pmol (range 82-1251)
progesterone: 53.3 nmol (range 5.82-75.9)