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does anyone know why test bloats?

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testosterone is partly converted to estradiol by aromatization and elevated estradiol basically means changes in renal salt/water handling and neuroendocrine setpoints (ADH/aldosterone) that increase fluid (extracellularly obv)
 

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When u start the shift can make kidneys absorb more sodium

Telmisartan can help https://looksmax.gg/threads/absolute-best-cycle-support-compound-imo-telmisartan.12435/

Give solution pls and feel free to dm if u have any questions
When u start the shift can make kidneys absorb more sodium

Telmisartan can help https://looksmax.gg/threads/absolute-best-cycle-support-compound-imo-telmisartan.12435/

Give solution pls and feel free to dm if u have any questions
what about cortisol binding to MR? is it true
 

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testosterone is partly converted to estradiol by aromatization and elevated estradiol basically means changes in renal salt/water handling and neuroendocrine setpoints (ADH/aldosterone) that increase fluid (extracellularly obv)
Would think he's taking ai tho no ?
 

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Would think he's taking ai tho no ?
doesn't ai only reduce circulating estradiol? so the main mechanism would still be present and even after taking AI, baseline E2 activity will be there
but supraphysiologic androgens themselves shift electrolytes/n2 balance/RAAS tone so even with controlled E2 you can get mild extracellular fluid expansion

maybe he's early on a cycle or is taking a high dose idk
 

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doesn't ai only reduce circulating estradiol? so the main mechanism would still be present and even after taking AI, baseline E2 activity will be there
but supraphysiologic androgens themselves shift electrolytes/n2 balance/RAAS tone so even with controlled E2 you can get mild extracellular fluid expansion

maybe he's early on a cycle or is taking a high dose idk
Reduces aromatase which is how androgens change into e2. Would still have other sources of e2 but would be low.
 
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