16yo considering Arimidex to delay growth plate closure. need advice on dosing and mental/brain health.

[ocdcel]

Hey everyone, I’m 16 years old male 5'7(short compared to my genes) and know for sure my growth plates are still open. I’m considering using Arimidex (anastrozole) to delay growth plate closure, hoping to potentially extend my growth window.

thinking about dosing at 0.25 mg every other day for about 8 months and then tapering off slowly. I also plan to lose a bit of fat first, since fat converts testosterone to estrogen via aromatase.

I have some background with ADHD and OCD and used SSRIs(fluoxetine) for anxiety in the past but stopped and currently feel pretty stable. I’m worried about how Arimidex might affect my brain development, mental health, and hair.

Here’s what I want to know, and I’d appreciate answers based on science or medical experience:

1. Can aromatase inhibitors like Arimidex negatively affect brain development in teenagers, even if estradiol levels are kept mid-low (around 10–15 pg/mL)?
2. Could Arimidex increase risk of hair thinning or balding at 16?
3. How do SSRIs like fluoxetine interact with aromatase? Can they raise aromatase activity enough to counteract Arimidex?
4. If I experience mood or cognitive problems on Arimidex, would starting fluoxetine before or during the AI cycle help or cause more problems?
5. Does Arimidex lower serotonin levels, and could that worsen ADHD or OCD symptoms?
6. When taking Arimidex, do I need to get an E2 blood test before starting, during treatment, or after? (i probably can’t get all)
7. What’s the best dosing schedule or cycle for Arimidex? Should dosing be adjusted based on E2 blood levels?
8. Could Arimidex permanently reduce my iq?

 

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[Petsmart]

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[bttb]

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[ocdcel]

Nigga is better off asking chat GPT

yeah i kinda figured it out already
anyways i came to a conclution of taking arimidex for 8 months 0.25 EOD with hgh or pep then taper off
i really don't fucking care about the temp side effects, it is way more important to me not to suffer depression and anxiety every waking moment of my life from being short.