HCG Verification via Pregnancy Test

Johnny Test

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Since pregnancy tests work by detecting HCG couldn’t I pee on the stick to see if the HCG I’m on for TRT is real. I don’t doubt that it is but there was a test laying around the house so I figured I’d be double sure. Thoughts? Will that work?
 
A tip of the hat to @dickielongate for creating a nice guide on using a pregnancy test to measure hCG potency:
 
Since pregnancy tests work by detecting HCG couldn’t I pee on the stick to see if the HCG I’m on for TRT is real. I don’t doubt that it is but there was a test laying around the house so I figured I’d be double sure. Thoughts? Will that work?
I tried a pregnancy test and it was negative a day after injecting 500 IU. Asked my doctor about it and he said the test won't detect it unless it's a much higher does, like 10,000 IU. That seems weird to me.
 

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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

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