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Stopping HRT

I just got the results today. The testosterone was 548 and the free testosterone was 9.8. All normal, but in 2 days, I was feeling awful. I should add that when I took the HCG shots, I would do fine for a day and then things would start going down hill until I took the next injection.
- BroMarv
- Post #6
- Mar 25, 2014
- Forum: Testosterone Basics & Questions
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Stopping HRT

I've been on testosterone replacement therapy for about 4 years. (Mostly Androgel, but also some pellets.) Because of recent health issues, I tried to get off using the system in Nelson Verger's book. (HCG, Tamoxifen and Clomid) For the first two weeks, it was bearable, but after the HCG...
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- Mar 20, 2014
- Replies: 6
- 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