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sinus and lung congestion when starting TRT or when increasing dose?

A solid 3 months.. I have not started back at all.
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- Post #15
- Apr 22, 2019
- Forum: Testosterone Basics & Questions
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sinus and lung congestion when starting TRT or when increasing dose?

No, I did not.. I stopped TRT all together after this. Too many ups and downs with more downs. I felt bad for a few months after that.
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- Post #13
- Apr 21, 2019
- Forum: Testosterone Basics & Questions
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I need help with how to take hcg etc.

Vince, if you have low levels of T(300) and low LH (2.0), that would most likely be secondary hypogonadism?
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- Post #4
- Nov 11, 2018
- Forum: General Peptide Use & Information
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sinus and lung congestion when starting TRT or when increasing dose?

About 4 weeks ago right after I injected my face turned completely red. A few hours later I had a weird sensation in my head and had an anxiety attack for about 24 hours. Then for the next two weeks I had extreme pressure the top of my head around my eyes and could not get air through my nose...
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- Post #11
- Oct 26, 2018
- Forum: Testosterone Basics & Questions
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High SHBG what should injection frequncy be?

Labs were done at trough
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- Post #8
- Aug 11, 2018
- Forum: How to Use This Site
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High SHBG what should injection frequncy be?

Testosterone, Total, LC/MS 763.7 ng/dL Ref: 264.0 - 916.0 02 Free Testosterone(Direct) 13.9 pg/mL Ref: 6.8 - 21.5 02 Estradiol, Sensitive 43.2 High pg/mL Ref: 8.0 - 35.0 02 Sex Horm Binding Glob, Serum 46.2 nmol/L Ref: 16.5 - 55.9 01
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- Post #7
- Aug 11, 2018
- Forum: How to Use This Site
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High SHBG what should injection frequncy be?

Estradiol, Sensitive 43.2 High pg/mL 8.0 - 35.0 02 This test was developed and its performance characteristics determined by LabCorp. It has not been cleared by the Food and Drug Administration. Methodology: Liquid chromatography tandem mass spectrometry(LC/MS/MS)
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- Post #6
- Aug 11, 2018
- Forum: How to Use This Site
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Daily injections - Timing

Madman, My protocol is 50MG every 4 days, 150 IU of HCG every 4 days, and no AI.. My last blood work showed 763TT, 16FT, 43 Estradiol, and 46 SHBG.. My question is this, my 1st day or two after injection, I feel like crap..Tired, bags under the eyes, etc..After that, I feel good. Do you think...
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- Post #13
- Aug 11, 2018
- Forum: Testosterone Basics & Questions
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High SHBG what should injection frequncy be?

My current protocol is injecting 50mg of testosterone every 4 days and 150IU of HCG every 4 days, no AI.. My last blood test came back as follows: TT 764, Free test 14, Estradiol 43, SHBG 46... My issue is that the 1st 2 days after the test injection, I kind of feel like crap. Tired, bags under...
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- Thread
- Aug 11, 2018
- injection frequency shbg
- Replies: 7
- Forum: How to Use This Site
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Red/hot face

So, you think for now I should stick with the same protocol of 60MG of test twice a week and 200iu of HCG, or lower one of the two?
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- Post #6
- Apr 25, 2018
- Forum: Questions for Specific Doctors & Experts
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Red/hot face

RBC 5.6 Hematocrit 47.6 Testosterone 1120 Estradiol 22
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- Post #4
- Apr 25, 2018
- Forum: Questions for Specific Doctors & Experts
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Red/hot face

Ok, thanks, I will give it some time.. Yes, I did lower my HCG dose. Iniitally, I was doing 500iu twice a week.
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- Post #3
- Apr 25, 2018
- Forum: Questions for Specific Doctors & Experts
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Red/hot face

Good afternoon! I have been on TRT for the last 7 weeks. Im taking 60 MG of test cyp (IM) twice a week, every 3.5 days. The day before the shot, Im taking 300iu of HCG... I was taking an AI .5mg anastrozol twice a week, but I ditched the AI after blood last week showed my test at 1100 and my E2...
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- Thread
- Apr 25, 2018
- Replies: 6
- Forum: Questions for Specific Doctors & Experts
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Red/hot face and small pimples starting on cheeks

Yes, I kind of felt like my E2 was crashed even though it was 22. I think when you compare it to test at 1100, 22 is low.
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- Post #6
- Apr 21, 2018
- Forum: Testosterone Side Effect Management
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Red/hot face and small pimples starting on cheeks

Thank you! I hope so, its quite annoying. Im assuming the zits are also probably because of the massive test boost. Hopefully that will also subside,
- Bryan
- Post #5
- Apr 21, 2018
- 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