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Growth Hormone and Cancer

Oct 15

I got curious about the risks of growth hormone after seeing that many anti-aging clinics offer growth hormone or its secretagogues. The best research paper I could find on the subject is this review from 2005 "Does Growth Hormone Cause Cancer?"...

Treatment for Priaprism Caused by Trimix: Phenylephrine HCL Injection

Oct 15

Table of Contents Priapism is a medical condition in which the erect penis does not return to its flaccid state, despite the absence of both physical and psychological stimulation, within four hours. Improper dosing of Trimix can cause...

Looking for a good thyroid forum

Oct 14

Table of Contents Thank you very much for commenting guys. I'll try to fill in the blanks

iabetes I have been diabetic for approx 14 years. 2.5 years ago I fired most of my doctors and took control of my own health. My endo had me...

High levels of Testosterone

Oct 14

I'm sure it's been discussed but in my searches I come up with nada. In the last year I have been doing testasterone and B complex weekly. I have also recently started iron injections. Due to earlier surgery, I lost the ability to absorb iron...

Treatments that may increase sex drive in women

Oct 14

Two randomized controlled trials examined the effect of testosterone on postmenopausal women with HSDD. One trial randomized 272 women ages 40 to 70 years to a 300-mcg transdermal testosterone patch (TTP; 142 women) or placebo (130...

Optimal TRT Strategy for low SHBG guys; SSRI effects; HCG vs. T injections effect on polycythemia

Oct 14

Table of Contents Hi everyone, I've been reading here for a little over a year and I've found this site most educational. Thank you to Nelson for all the informative material on this website (I also enjoyed your book which I bought on...

Are you tired even with normal testosterone? Adrenal fatigue may be the problem.

Oct 14

Adrenal fatigue is a collection of signs and symptoms called a functional somatic syndrome where there are imbalances that cause the reserve present in the adrenal gland to be depleted below the necessary level. When evaluating healthy adults...

The Promise of Pregnenolone

Oct 14

There are various hormones in our bodies, and many of them are made in the adrenal glands. One of them, specifically, is pregnenolone, and it is the one from which all the other adrenal hormones are made - about 150 of them.We've heard of...

Can Marijuana Increase Estradiol and Contribute to Man Boobs (Gynecomastia)?

Oct 14

Animal studies have shown that exposure to the active ingredient in marijuana can result in a decrease in testosterone levels, a reduction of testicular size, and abnormalities in the form and function of sperm. In humans, the effects of...

Is Estradiol a Friend or Enemy of Men?

Oct 14

Table of Contents Estradiol is a very important sex hormone--in fact, it's the primary female sex hormone. It plays a central role in female reproductive health, as it promotes the development and maintenance of the ovaries, eggs, and other...

Less than 4 % of Men at the Veterans Healthcare System Get Proper Testosterone Management

Oct 14

This is the same system that published a paper that said that testosterone increased heart attacks. Well, now we see why. They do not do proper workup and monitoring! Unacceptable way to treat people who sacrificed themselves for the United...

Testosterone Injections Increase Muscle and Strength Better than T gels

Oct 14

Table of Contents J Cachexia Sarcopenia Muscle. 2018 Mar 15. doi: 10.1002/jcsm.12291. [Epub ahead of print] Muscular responses to testosterone replacement vary by administration route: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Skinner JW...

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