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Opinions on initial blood work

Thanks for the advice. I'm going to wait on the trt for now. The wife and are have a few more months to to try fertility treatments. After that is done I'll have labs done again to see where my SHBG is and go from there.
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- Post #10
- Jan 21, 2016
- Forum: Blood Test Discussion
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Opinions on initial blood work

First thing in the morning draw, fasted. SHBG wasn't testing as far as I can see. Would it be called something else? What if anything can be made of DHEA being on the low end of the range?
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- Post #8
- Jan 18, 2016
- Forum: Blood Test Discussion
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Opinions on initial blood work

Great feedback, thanks. Your responses are exactly why I came here and posted. The protocol seemed very generic, with the exception of the test dose. My total T is good, is the free T a concern? It appears to be in range, but I saw some sources stating <65pg/ml was low. Is pushing total T up...
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- Post #5
- Jan 18, 2016
- Forum: Blood Test Discussion
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New member starting trt

I have a clinic. I have done labs and have a program from the clinic, so I am at least that confident. I found this website after moving forward with them and now I'm seeing some differing opinions. I guess I am more confident in what I am seeing here than in all the internet searching I did...
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- Post #3
- Jan 18, 2016
- Forum: Introductions
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Opinions on initial blood work

I had initial labs done and received a script for TRT. 44 year old male, 6'2", 211lbs. Body fat is unknown, but higher than I want. I am looking for some input from those with experience as a second opinion. T total 657 348 - 1197 T free 12.5 6.8 - 21.5 TSH 1.290 .15 - 4.5 Tri...
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- Jan 18, 2016
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- Forum: Blood Test Discussion
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New member starting trt

Hello, I am new to the board and want to introduce myself. I'm 44 and I am looking to regain a little youthfulness. I was an athlete for many years - wrestling, football, mma and triathlons and also a long time military veteran. My body has taken a good bit of abuse and I have suffered from...
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- Jan 18, 2016
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- Forum: Introductions

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