I take HCG for testicular function, I'm on TRT, plus Sermorlin but have a naive question: How do you know when your balls have shrunk? How do you know when they've gotten bigger? Did you keep track of the size since your 20's? Measure with a caliper? Seriously, I've never noticed a difference in mine and I don't understand why men seem to fret about them so much.![]()
some men don't notice a difference and some men go from grape fruit to raisins (I might be exaggerating just a little)but everyone is different.I take HCG for testicular function, I'm on TRT, plus Sermorlin but have a naive question: How do you know when your balls have shrunk? How do you know when they've gotten bigger? Did you keep track of the size since your 20's? Measure with a caliper? Seriously, I've never noticed a difference in mine and I don't understand why men seem to fret about them so much.![]()
I take HCG for testicular function, I'm on TRT, plus Sermorlin but have a naive question: How do you know when your balls have shrunk? How do you know when they've gotten bigger? Did you keep track of the size since your 20's? Measure with a caliper? Seriously, I've never noticed a difference in mine and I don't understand why men seem to fret about them so much.![]()
Predict estradiol, DHT, and free testosterone levels based on total testosterone
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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.
Dihydrotestosterone is a potent androgen derived from testosterone. Affects hair growth, prostate health, and masculinization effects.
The biologically active form of testosterone not bound to proteins. Directly available for cellular uptake and biological effects.
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