less E2 = more DHT?

[clloyd]

All,

Is this logic correct? The reason I ask is because I have cranked up my liquidex since switching to injections from pellets and once I added liquidex, I feel great. I haven't gotten to the lab yet though. Is there any truth that lowering aromatase activity leaves more testosterone to convert to DHT ---- because my back has seriously broken out!!! Thanks.

[HeadDoc]

in males, progesterone opposes DHT.

[clloyd]

Originally Posted by HeadDoc

in males, progesterone opposes DHT.

Thanks HeadDoc,

If testosterone does not aromatize, is it left in a free state, or does it still have a chance to bind to SHBG?

[pmgamer18]

Read this link..
Male Hormone Modulation Therapy.. HGH replacement, Testosterone Replacement

[HeadDoc]

Originally Posted by clloyd

Thanks HeadDoc,

If testosterone does not aromatize, is it left in a free state, or does it still have a chance to bind to SHBG?

testosterone can aromatize and convert to E2. Testosterone can metabolize to DHT. Each of these actions requires a different enzyme.

[Dopamineloveaffair]

DHT and estradiol are both metabolites of testosterone. Reducing conversion of T to E, will increase total testosterone. Increased testosterone means more available substrate to be converted to DHT.

[hardasnails1973]

its the bioavailable testosterone that converts to dht more then anything..