Thread: Gyno Risks

Originally Posted by Sam Gold

Estrogen helps with muscle growth and other growth factors.. here are just a few benefits
- E helps promote nitric oxide production and stimulates better blood flow and relaxation of vascular system (it has cardiovascular benefits, this is why we see women in their early 20s with high levels of estrogen rarely ever having heart attack or stroke, but men in their 20s still die from these things as well as do older post-menopause women with low estrogen)

- E works on a host of different receptors, from the brain, kidney, heart etc.. to skeletal muscle. Estrogen acts on a specific muscle receptor that is responsible for satellite cell proliferation (specifically interacts with ER-B receptors to increase myogenic substances). So estrogen encourages muscle growth in a very similar way as does growth hormone.. satellite cells are muscle stem cells that aid in growth and repair.

- Estrogen, in the presence of high levels of Test, will stimulate the elevation of IGF-1 (the most anabolic hormone) and thus aid in muscle growth as well as more satellite cell stimulation
^^. that right there is enough to warrant letting your E levels be elevated while on cycle if growth is your primary goal

Great info, but how do you balance that with carefully avoiding the risks of Gyno?

Originally Posted by Sam Gold

Are you gyno prone? I know everyone esaus start AI asap but I wait until my 4 week blood test to see my e levels. So there are benefits on waiting in starting an AI. People get parinoid about gyno and male a bigger deal out of it than it is, IMHO. Then again, I am not gyno prone.

Nipples can get sensitive for a number of reasons. It's not always gyno, could just be the gym attire or worrying too much about it.

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Thanks..no idea if I’m Gyno Prone at all. First cycle ever. Guess my next post will be about how to get blood tests without a script

Originally Posted by stratbastard

Thanks..no idea if I’m Gyno Prone at all. First cycle ever. Guess my next post will be about how to get blood tests without a script

There's already a great post in the forums on getting blood work, no need for a new post.

You guys are way too paranoid about estrogen.