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New member - Looking for advice on TRT in Ontario, Canada

Thanks a lot Madman, much appreciated! I actually did just call my doctor's office and I'm getting a referral to a local endo. So, I have some hope... Hopefully she has experience with this, I know I'm going to want to make sure she's is willing to treat hcg and e2 levels as well as just T...
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- Post #8
- Apr 20, 2018
- Forum: Introductions
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New member - Looking for advice on TRT in Ontario, Canada

Thanks for the quick reply Systemlord. Sounds like you're spot on and sadly this is the truth. I don't know if there is a private option in Canada, is there? What private clinics would you recommend? I assume it would have to be in the States?
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- Post #4
- Apr 19, 2018
- Forum: Introductions
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New member - Looking for advice on TRT in Ontario, Canada

I should also note a few more things: I'm 5' 9", 185 lbs, ~20% bf (guess). I do lift weights practically religiously now; 6 times / week. I get up at 4:30 just so I can, because if I don't I'm typically a complete mess. My diet is also very clean. I've worked with a naturopath to get...
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- Post #3
- Apr 19, 2018
- Forum: Introductions
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New member - Looking for advice on TRT in Ontario, Canada

Hi everyone, I'm brand new to this community, but have done quite a bit of reading here and elsewhere. I'm a 31 year old father of two young boys and have recently got tests back showing very low testosterone. I've had issues with depression, lack of motivation, brain fog, bad memory, etc...
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- Apr 19, 2018
- Replies: 8
- Forum: Introductions

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