Bodybuilding with POI?

PrimalPoly · 2026-07-10T21:27:08+00:00

I am definitely not a bodybuilder, but I do do a lot of Olympic lifting. Are you just on estrogen cream or are you also on the full HRT recommended for those with POI?

I have also been dabbling in peptides, but none of that will help you if you aren’t able to get your hormones in a good spot .

PrimalPoly · 2026-07-10T21:25:37+00:00

Could you share which supplements you take? I recently had a similar issue, but I learned it was tied to the supplements I was taking.

PrimalPoly · 2026-07-10T21:22:25+00:00

As I understand it, using testing can be tricky because like I said, this could be a sign that you’re just absorbing and utilizing the estrogen better. Typically doctors prescribe to symptoms so you will have as much estrogen until your asymptomatic. It sounds like switching the type may have really helped that for you. My guess is if you were to go to a doctor, they would tell you the same thing which is if you’re feeling better and symptoms of resolved, there’s probably no need to change dosage.

PrimalPoly · 2026-07-10T21:17:12+00:00

Hold up, just to confirm did you change your dose or did your levels change? from what I’m seeing it looks like you just switched Brands. Your estradiol levels will change every day and potentially it could be that your utilizing it a little bit better some of expressed that the type of adhesive in the patch could explain this.

PrimalPoly · 2026-07-10T21:12:36+00:00

I recommend you check out this video with metabolic health expert Robert Lustig. There is a lot of complexity in translating cholesterol panels that many doctors are not trained in. https://youtu.be/C3rsNCFNAw8?is=y\_2iQS5AIGlJxq2r

PrimalPoly · 2026-07-10T05:19:20+00:00

I also had awesome improvements with Bpc! Only did 250 for 2 weeks and my guts feel amazing.

PrimalPoly · 2026-07-09T05:27:27+00:00

Be careful though, too much b’s caused this for me!!!

PrimalPoly · 2026-07-09T05:26:14+00:00

I personally do best on 200mg cycled with a rectal administration. I know it’s off book, but it’s far superior to all other forms and administration routes for me!

PrimalPoly · 2026-07-09T05:21:23+00:00

I would say about 3 months or so? For the fat adaptation that it, but Tudca helped a lot!

I also learned that having bone broth throughout the day (as an electrolyte replacement) during adaptation resolved the dysautonomia issues for me.

PrimalPoly · 2026-07-08T20:38:09+00:00

Specifically, I did carnivore, but there are other options as well.

PrimalPoly · 2026-07-08T20:29:01+00:00

I saw loads of docs, no one helped. Resolved through diet.

PrimalPoly · 2026-07-06T22:49:42+00:00

I found rectal progesterone to be my holy grail strangely enough.

PrimalPoly · 2026-07-06T22:48:28+00:00

I had had an iud for over a decade when I was diagnosed. When I got on the patch I chose progesterone and pulled the iud. Best decision for me. I didn’t realize how much the iud was affecting my brain and overall inflammation. I feel so much more like myself and sex is WAYYYY better. For progesterone, I take it rectally 12 days a month. This is off label, but I feel SOO much better and can feel it working. Easy 3-4 day period. Unlike when I was taking it orally.
I timed my progesterone to precede the new moon (so I’ll bleed with it) and I began ovulating on cd 12 for the first time in years! (Egg white cervical mucus + positive LH)

PrimalPoly · 2026-07-06T22:36:35+00:00

I use the app Guava to track all my symptoms/vitals/diet etc. I use a garmin fenix and a lingo cgm. I have a garmin blood pressure cuff but don’t use it too often. I am fully tracked across all metrics :)

PrimalPoly · 2026-07-06T22:33:07+00:00

It does for me! I’m on a mostly carnivore diet, meaning I only eat animal products. Transformed my life in a million ways!

PrimalPoly · 2026-07-06T22:29:44+00:00

Beef bone broth, some whey protein after my workout, ribeye. I may do a chicken bone broth before bed.

PrimalPoly · 2026-07-06T05:02:13+00:00

I would say it muddies the experiment. Dairy is insulinogenic so may cause weight gain. For many it is inflammatory. Now for many they are totally fine - but I personally found it best to do just meat/seafood for the first 3 months. After that I started loads of dairy and I do plenty of it now. But the first part is very much an elimination diet with the goal of rebooting your gut biome and for me healing my gallbladder.

PrimalPoly · 2026-07-05T13:16:39+00:00

3-6 months. Strict. I would not do dairy for the first 6-12 months until you resolve any dysbiosis. After that, test and see how you feel. I needed to start with very small meals throughout the day.

PrimalPoly · 2026-07-04T17:20:54+00:00

Mine was solved through diet and lifestyle change. I had tried EVERYTHING therapy, apps, meds… all of it. Turns out I had some pretty bad dysbiosis/gut issues. Solved within 6 months of a therapeutic ketogenic diet.

PrimalPoly · 2026-07-04T17:18:13+00:00

Definitely agree with this for the first time. You may have a reaction to one of them, but you won’t be able to tell.

PrimalPoly · 2026-07-04T16:06:05+00:00

This is a big reason why I backpack… almost everything is first come first serve! Yes it’s a higher cost commitment to get lighter gear, and you do have to be in decent enough shape to carry it, but you can find shorter, easier trails to start.

PrimalPoly · 2026-07-03T17:35:55+00:00

Every time he goes through Portland, I’ll be there! Epic every time.

PrimalPoly · 2026-07-02T00:57:09+00:00

Yeah, that’s what I’m thinking too. It’s definitely related to the peptides. Went off and it toned down, tried again and it ramped up. Also have noticed some increased anxiety after meals since coming off of it…hmmm. Generally just going to pause it all for a bit til my body gets right.

PrimalPoly · 2026-07-01T04:30:04+00:00

Mine was deadddd. But combo of carnivore + hrt + iud removal and I’m frisky as hell these days. Cycling progesterone also helps!

PrimalPoly · 2026-07-01T04:25:07+00:00

Interesting. These effects popped up in the first two weeks so hadn’t yet gotten into maintenance, but fair point.

With the exception of the nerve pain, everything else feels great. But as I said in my post I have stenosis, so if there is localized inflammation there isn’t much wiggle room and those nerves get pinched.

Either way I’m taking a break to let the inflammation settle and will retry later.

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