[AbiDrew85]

Wow - Thanks Lotus and Abi. That is very, very helpful information. Your comments have made the DHT/5ar aspects much clearer to me.

I started dutasteride (Avodart, but since moved to generic) for three intended effects, all of which are closely connected: prostate concerns, breast growth and feminization potential, and prevention/reduction of hair loss. I can only say that it seems to have helped with the first, and may have helped with the second and third.

For aromatization, thus far I have stuck with WP extract but have just ordered some GTE, based on what I have learned from this thread. It is not without some fear and trepidation that I will start GTE, realizing it might just quash my libibo and potency. At the same time, I feel a strong inclination to take it all further.

"As I careen down the slippery slope, I find myself pausing to wax my runners. . . ."

LOL at the quote, though I have NO idea what you're quoting, the phrase itself is quite funny. And perhaps appropriate. Just so you do realize what you're doing and are okay with the potential consequences. GTE can be some very powerful stuff from what I've been reading about it recently. Especially paired with dutasteride it ought to have some pretty interesting effect.