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Blood work 6 weeks into HCG monotherapy going to start TRT

Feb 02

As you can see, my free testosterone is 2.22 ng/dl (up from 2.0 before I started HCG). I've had low free T for 15 years. Until now I hesitated to go onto testosterone. Having HCG to keep my natural production up alleviates my concern. My...

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Intranasal kisspeptin: a novel, effective, and non-invasive approach to stimulate reproductive hormones

Jan 17

https://www.endocrine-abstracts.org/ea/0094/ea0094oc4.4 Background Kisspeptin is a potent regulator of GnRH neurons with the potential to treat reproductive and psychosexual disorders. However, administration is limited to the subcutaneous or...

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The FDA May Limit Access to Affordable hCG and FSH

Oct 07

Table of Contents This is a critical issue that will greatly affect the compounding industry if it goes through. Basically no compounding pharmacy in the US will be allowed to make HCG (and other menotropins like FSH, HMG) at all. You...

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How can we predict efficacy of HCG plus testosterone on sperm production?

Nov 23

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TRT decreases the amount of intratesticular testosterone (ITT) needed for proper sperm production. This confusing fact may be due to the shut down of LH and FSH caused by the negative feedback loop in the hypothalamic-pituitary-testicular axis...

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TRT Hormone Predictor Widget

Understanding Your Hormones

Estradiol (E2)

A form of estrogen produced from testosterone. Important for bone health, mood, and libido. Too high can cause side effects; too low can affect well-being.

DHT

Dihydrotestosterone is a potent androgen derived from testosterone. Affects hair growth, prostate health, and masculinization effects.

Free Testosterone

The biologically active form of testosterone not bound to proteins. Directly available for cellular uptake and biological effects.

Scientific Reference

Lakshman KM, Kaplan B, Travison TG, Basaria S, Knapp PE, Singh AB, LaValley MP, Mazer NA, Bhasin S. The effects of injected testosterone dose and age on the conversion of testosterone to estradiol and dihydrotestosterone in young and older men. J Clin Endocrinol Metab. 2010 Aug;95(8):3955-64.

DOI: 10.1210/jc.2010-0102 | PMID: 20534765 | PMCID: PMC2913038