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    Any other Prop blend options?

    Hey all - many thanks again for all of your help and experience; I appreciate it more than I can express. So a bit of a wrinkle - talked with my doc and he said that from a medical perspective he'd be just fine with me trying different blends, but unfortunately there is no pharmacy that offers...
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    Any other Prop blend options?

    Willy, what a brilliant idea - thank you! I've been drawing with a 21g and then swapping to 25g before injecting subq. I tried using the 31g syringes to draw but it seemed to take absolutely forever, but now that I'm injecting only .125 mL daily, I'll give the 31-gauges a try again. I was...
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    Any other Prop blend options?

    Gents, thank you very much for these responses - this is just the info I needed! I'd not heard of either of these pharmacies; I see that Wells has straight prop but no enanthate - maybe I'll give WP Pharma a call in the morning and see if they might have both so I can try to get both from the...
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    Any other Prop blend options?

    Hey all. My low-T symptoms were mostly related to ED; after years on cyp with very little success, I tried enanthate, which was a noticeable improvement. Two months ago I started the 75% cyp/25% prop blend from Empower and it's been the best by far. I'm not quite where I'd like to be yet and...
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    "Raising ferritin fast" protocol - no meat??

    Great info, DG. I did do the DNA thing a while ago through familytreedna - off to research if I can get any info from that! My gut reaction would be no simply because I've been on unusually high doses of TRT for the last few years (240mg/week most recently) - just dropped down to 140/week and...
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    "Raising ferritin fast" protocol - no meat??

    Hey Systemlord - I totally misunderstood. I just finished reading through the big thread on here about the protocol and see that you were quite active in the discussion, so you're clearly familiar with it. I think that when I was searching for a reason as to why it didn't work, I misinterpreted...
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    "Raising ferritin fast" protocol - no meat??

    Here's the procotol: https://vorck.com/erythrocytosis.html#ferritin It's that vitamin C and D, or apparently too much meat, suppresses hepcidin, which this protocol boosts, allowing iron to be released from your own RBC. This guy seems to seriously know what he's talking about and apparently...
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    "Raising ferritin fast" protocol - no meat??

    Hey System - thanks for the replies. I'm actually only talking about the week of doing the iron chelate protocol for raising ferritin fast, which was basically invented by a member here and now even Defy prescribes it. He does mention where one of the very few failures of the protocol that he is...
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    "Raising ferritin fast" protocol - no meat??

    Bump to the top - anybody have any experience they can weigh in on? Would love any advice on which foods to eat or stay away from during the process. Many thanks!
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    "Raising ferritin fast" protocol - no meat??

    Hey all - my ferritin was at 16. I did the "Raising ferritin fast" protocol, taking the recommended pills at the recommended dose for 7 days without missing any doses, no vitamin C or D supplements, and checked ferritin three days after it was over - 16!! A. I read the whole thing through and...
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    Finally some success - but how to change regimen to keep it?? Daily injections?

    Thanks, Joseph - I feel your pain on a lot of that! I know it's taking longer than usual for me to get dialed in but I'm optimistic that I'll get there eventually. At least I have a great doctor who actually understands TRT - it's mind-blowing how many do not. About IM vs. subq, I just re-read...
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    Finally some success - but how to change regimen to keep it?? Daily injections?

    Thanks for all this, madman - I've read through all the articles and although a lot of it is still over my head I got the jist of each one. I'm fully prepared to find that my body adjusts to this new protocol and things don't improve, even though it would be great if it were that simple. I do...
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    Finally some success - but how to change regimen to keep it?? Daily injections?

    Thanks for this detailed reply, MadMan - I've read a LOT of your posts in this forum!! It's an honor to welcome you to the rollercoaster of my TRT. All good questions - I'd been on 70mg x3 for 6 months prior to my appointment where I upped to 80mg x3. My labs weren't exactly at trough for...
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    Finally some success - but how to change regimen to keep it?? Daily injections?

    Thanks for the replies, all. I should have mentioned that I'm 5'11 and 270 lb, mostly muscle. I've been lifting or running every day for many years and even before TRT, with my total T at 232 (in my late 30s), I was very muscular. Let me assure everyone that I have never had any interest in...
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    Finally some success - but how to change regimen to keep it?? Daily injections?

    Sounds like a good plan, Vince. I think I'm going to stick with my current protocol for another 11 weeks (so 12 total) and then evaluate. Then the question is should I try the same dosage but IM - or should I try daily injections starting at 10mg. Or oral... I'm sure this is all painfully...
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TRT Hormone Predictor

Predict estradiol, DHT, and free testosterone levels based on total testosterone

⚠️ Medical Disclaimer

This tool provides predictions based on statistical models and should NOT replace professional medical advice. Always consult with your healthcare provider before making any changes to your TRT protocol.

ℹ️ Input Parameters

Normal range: 300-1000 ng/dL

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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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