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Starting TRT and severly obese

After I got home from the doc office, I took my first 1mg anastrozole and thought that seemed quite high and searched for other guys doses. I think I should drastically reduce my dose or eliminate anastrozole altogether based on my current e2 level. I just dont understand how the "Estrogen...
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- Nov 5, 2014
- Forum: Testosterone Basics & Questions
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Starting TRT and severly obese

My new blood lab results came today(pre-trt) and my estradiol is in the normal range but my total estrogen is really high. The doc put me on Anastrozole 1mg tablet per day. Based on what I'm reading that is way too high of a dosage and that I should be taking 1/4 that amount. I also got my...
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- Post #5
- Nov 5, 2014
- Forum: Testosterone Basics & Questions
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Starting TRT and severly obese

I'm a 52 year old male, 320 Lbs, 6'1 (wasnt really overweight until I got into my late 30 and just get heavier each year). I recently requested that my doctor test my testosterone level and it came back at 194 (280-800) Test,Free 21.9 (35.0-155) FSH 6.2 (1.5-12.4) LH 5.8 (1.7-8.6) Glucose 95...
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- Oct 26, 2014
- Replies: 7
- Forum: Testosterone Basics & Questions

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