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I appreciate that, @fifty , I do feel pretty good. Of course, when read about the side effects of low cortisol, soreness was one of them...I was like, oh! Nothing to do with lifting heavy, right!?
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- May 18, 2019
- Forum: Testosterone Basics & Questions
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New to TRT

Hi all, I am 9 weeks in. Any ideas as to why my cortisol crashed 50% and T4 dove as well? I must say that I have pretty lazy with the pregnolone... could that be it? thanks, Mike 1. Testosterone cypionate 200mg/mL, 0.3mL twice weekly, 2. Anastrozole 0.5mg/mL mixed in with the testosterone...
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- May 18, 2019
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9 weeks in. Questions on lower cortisol and T4

Hi all, Sorry if this a dupe- I had run into an error. I am nine weeks into TRT and have posted my original and follow up results below. I alos posted the regimen I'm on. Please let me know if you have any thoughts on why my cortisol sank ~50% and T4 -.12? I have a follow up with my Dr. on...
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- May 18, 2019
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- Forum: Blood Test Discussion
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Questions on lower cortisol and T4 after nine weeks

Hi everyone, As stated, I’m nine weeks into TRT, and feel much better than I remember. I’ve just retested last Wednesday and my results came back looking mostly great. I do have a bit of concern that my cortisol is roughly 50% lower and my T4 sank a bit,too. I’ve really enjoyed the forums, and...
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- May 18, 2019
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- Forum: Blood Test Discussion

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