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Tramadol & HCG

TRT negating the suppressive effects of tramadol, does this include HCG or is it just exogenous testosterone? Sorry for all the questions, I appreciate yours and everyone’s help
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- Post #15
- Mar 25, 2024
- Forum: Testosterone Side Effect Management
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Tramadol & HCG

Thank you for the extremely helpful information. That is massively concerning regarding tramadol’s effect on testosterone. Weirdly, it makes me feel great and most importantly reduces pain to the point where I’m functional. I will take a private blood test and if my hormones are effected...
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- Post #10
- Mar 25, 2024
- Forum: Testosterone Side Effect Management
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Tramadol & HCG

Unfortunately the only pain med my doc is willing to prescribe is tramadol but I will ask about keterol, thanks for the recommendation. Yes, this is the tramadol study that had me worried! I couldn’t see the doses used and frequency however
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- Post #7
- Mar 25, 2024
- Forum: Testosterone Side Effect Management
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Tramadol & HCG

Yes I was just worried that tramadol could negate it and reduce testosterone even though I’m on HCG. Blood test is in 6 months but think I will pay for a private one now to make sure
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- Post #5
- Mar 25, 2024
- Forum: Testosterone Side Effect Management
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Tramadol & HCG

Unfortunately I’ve done most things to no avail. I box regularly and try to do yoga to supplement it but I just can’t reduce the pain. I drive for a living so 8+ hours behind the wheel means I need a pain med to cope and tramadol works well. I was disheartened to read that it reduces...
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- Post #3
- Mar 25, 2024
- Forum: Testosterone Side Effect Management
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Tramadol & HCG

Hello all. I’ve read about tramadol decreasing testosterone and LH by up to 40% in chronic users. No mention of dose in the studies however. Does anyone know if this would affect an HCG user? I’m on doctor prescribed HCG but also need tramadol every other day to manage severe back pain (100mg...
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- Mar 25, 2024
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- Forum: Testosterone Side Effect Management

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