AI or not AI, that is the question

[BigZ]

I've been seeing a lot of activity elsewhere with people posting things about using an AI is inherently bad with some agreeing and some disagreeing. I'm not sure I've seen any direct studies that support their conclusions. I'd think that if your estrogen/E2 is extremely high then you'd need an AI to get back into range but don't go so far that you go below range. If you test in the middle of the range for estrogen then you probably don't need an AI. What are everyone's thoughts?

 

[dpile]

I try not to use, I get enough bad sides from the gear. I do use masteron which helps a bit. I also use nolva everyday, 10mg. I never use more than 500 mg of test per week, So with those 2 I can USUALLY skip the adex. Short d-bol runsand test are the only wet gear I use.

 

[IronJulius]

Most of my cycles have been light the past 2 years so AI hasn't really been needed. I always keep adex on hand tho in case I start getting a little puffy

 

[BigZ]

So from at least from your own experiences, you would agree that an AI isn't always needed?

 

[IronJulius]

Im more of a powerlifter so a little extra water feels better but as long as its not getting out of hand higher norfmal range is good for me

 

[BigZ]

I typically don't use an AI even though I've been on TRT for 20 years. I've only used one on certain cycles or when I feel I need to (which isn't often), and then only a minimum dosage.

 

[chihuahua]

I really don't go by "range". You'll know when you need it. itchy nips, water retention. Even then I prefer good old nolvadex. It's not an AI, but it gets the job done.

 

[BigZ]

With just nolvadex, you don't get worried about rebound? Or is rebound one of those myths that is exaggerated?

 

[dpile]

I don't really get worried about rebound. I like the idea of nolva and how it targets the chest. I do have and will use adex if I'm to puffy. I just had to take some. Back to good now.

 

[drtbear1967]

Just have to play it by ear as everyone is different and a few of us old timers have figured out what works and what doesn't for us.

 

[Ashop]

It varies greatly. I see guys who use small TRT dosages and need an AI or SERM.