[Lotus]

Now, in bio-males, if we increase E, some E receptors will, in turn, cause decreased T production, right?

Yes, Increased E shuts down (blocks off) your T receptors, essentially making them inactive.

If we decrease T (through AAs), in contrast, are there some T receptors that won't be activated that would normally suppress E production, leading to increased E levels?

I think your saying that if we prevent T from turning into Dht through 5-ar (5 alpha reductase) it will turn it into E, if so that's correct.

A related question: in bio-males, are there any sources of E other than by aromatase conversion of T?

Not that I'm aware of (we'd need ovaries) bio-males produce .02 mg 0f E daily from Aromatase and for bio-females it's virtually the same for their production of T per day (.05 mg).

Thanks for the brain teasers!


Sorry Clara, just saw your post!