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been on trt 3 years, need more now?

For that to be logically true, he would have to have gained weight.
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- Post #7
- Sep 4, 2019
- Forum: Testosterone Basics & Questions
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been on trt 3 years, need more now?

Yep. Down from 242 lbs to 188 lbs. Lift 6 days a week now too. SHBG 14-> 54 over that period.
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- Post #5
- Sep 3, 2019
- Forum: Testosterone Basics & Questions
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Lost some weight. Free, Total, E2 are now high. Options?

I was taking it then also. My vitamin D did plummet to 30.6 (30-100) because I stopped taking it thinking walking 30-45 minutes in the sunshine would be enough but apparently not. Taking 10,000 IU a day now for 2 weeks then back to 5,000. Previously 5000 a day had me at pretty good levels...
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- Post #4
- Sep 3, 2019
- Forum: Testosterone Basics & Questions
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Lost some weight. Free, Total, E2 are now high. Options?

We decided to lower HCG to 250 . Will get an E2 test again in 4 weeks. If I feel great I've found my E2 sweet spot. If I feel not great know that's not my sweet spot and then try more frequent doses.
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- Post #2
- Sep 3, 2019
- Forum: Testosterone Basics & Questions
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been on trt 3 years, need more now?

I'm basically the opposite. Unchanged protocol - year 1 was 600-688. Year 3 is 968-1051. Free 22.22 ng/dL to now 33.69.
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- Post #2
- Sep 3, 2019
- Forum: Testosterone Basics & Questions
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Lost some weight. Free, Total, E2 are now high. Options?

I've been on a fairly standard Defy protocol that hasn't changed much in 2.5 years. M-W-F injections 50 cypionate, 300 HCG, 50 mg DHEA, .25 Arimidex (not now). As I've lost weight, my levels have all shot up. 01-2017 242 lbs 283 Total Start TRT 08-2017 (240 lbs) Total - 646 Free - 22.22...
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- Thread
- Sep 2, 2019
- hcg + trt lowering e2 stopping trt
- Replies: 3
- Forum: Testosterone Basics & Questions
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HDL 37...now what?

Any mention of dose? I currently eat a lot of beef which is high in L-carnitine but doesn't seem to help. As a reference, I don't take a multi but my B-12 is 1198 (232-1245).
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- Post #26
- Sep 1, 2019
- Forum: Testosterone Side Effect Management
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HDL 37...now what?

Same man. 33 Pre TRT. 24 about 18 months in. Now at 30 after about 30 months.
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- Post #24
- Sep 1, 2019
- Forum: Testosterone Side Effect Management
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High RDW

Any insights into high RDW? LabCorp Range (12.3 - 15.4) 2016 - RDW 14.7% - Tail end of SAD (Pre TRT) 2017 - RDW 14.7% - Semi Low Carb (6 Months TRT - started Jan 1 2017) 2018 - RDW 15.6% - Semi Low Carb - High 2018 - RDW 16.2% - Carnivore 4 Months - High 2019 - RDW 16.5% - Carnivore 10 Months...
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- Thread
- Aug 29, 2019
- Replies: 0
- Forum: Blood Test Discussion
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Estradiol (E2) and libido. Is my mine too low?

I'd say most days range from 7.0 - 10.0 on a scale of 1-10 as far as overall well being. July was closer to 9.0 - 10. Libido was basically 10/10 non stop. Now it's more like 6 - 9.5 range. However there were days where I wondered if I even wanted my libido that high. Literally hornier than...
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- Post #11
- Aug 29, 2019
- Forum: Testosterone Side Effect Management
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Estradiol (E2) and libido. Is my mine too low?

Got my labs this morning but no consultation yet. DHEA 384 (71-375 range). Hard to say really. I've been actively dropping a lot of body fat this year (232 lbs Jan 1. Joined a gym, 188 lbs today. Lift 6 days a week when not injured). In July I felt like a million bucks literally 24/7. But...
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- Post #9
- Aug 29, 2019
- Forum: Testosterone Side Effect Management
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Metformin Blocks Benefits of Aerobic Exercise on Insulin Sensitivity and VO2 max

A1C 4.7 Fasting Glucose 79 Fasting Insulin 5.0 HOMA-IR .97 Gonna drop it for next 6 months.
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- Post #94
- Aug 29, 2019
- Forum: Health & Wellness
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Estradiol (E2) and libido. Is my mine too low?

In February my DHEA was 209 and my Defy consult wanted me to go back to supplementing. I had it up to 320 in 2018 when I was taking some. I've been taking a 50mg every other day. I should have my lab results in a day or two and my consult in a week. I'll let you know what they say about the...
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- Post #7
- Aug 28, 2019
- Forum: Testosterone Side Effect Management
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Metformin Blocks Benefits of Aerobic Exercise on Insulin Sensitivity and VO2 max

Well I had my Defy blood work yesterday so if fasting insulin comes in under 6 I'll try 6 months without Metformin. Glucose isn't really an issue because I don't eat carbs. Curious to see what my A1C comes back as. I'll guess 4.8-4.9.
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- Post #92
- Aug 27, 2019
- Forum: Health & Wellness
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Recommend a top quality omega-3 fish oil

You could get a $100 Omega 3 test while taking each of the pills you want to test. For as much money as we spend on fish or krill oil a year it seems like this is a no-brainer. I've only had 1 Omega 3 test so far but my score was - 9.78% (Range 2.90-12.90%) 89th Percentile Alpha-Linolenic...
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- Post #27
- Aug 16, 2019
- Forum: Health & Wellness

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