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TRT newbie looking for advice!

Sorry I missed typed that, it’s 250iu 3 times a week. Apologies. Do you have any other advice I can try regarding my T protocol? Is there a number Im trying to reach on Free T? Like I said I’m a complete newbie to all this and trying to find solid advice to back up or contradict the doctor...
- Caldo99
- Post #6
- Apr 17, 2024
- Forum: Testosterone Basics & Questions
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TRT newbie looking for advice!

Thank you for you reply! I was getting some testicular retraction on 250iu a week of HCG so the doc put it up to 500. It was pretty uncomfortable during sex. Is there anything else that can be done for this outside of HCG? I hear what you are saying though and happy to drop everything and...
- Caldo99
- Post #4
- Apr 16, 2024
- Forum: Testosterone Basics & Questions
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TRT newbie looking for advice!

so I just wrote that post, went upstairs to wake the wife up and guess what, could hardly get an erection! Wtf man?! When I woke up at 630am my dick was like a brick! Usually foreplay makes me rock hard but after a few mins down there this morning nothing was happening at my end! Is the AI...
- Caldo99
- Post #2
- Apr 16, 2024
- Forum: Testosterone Basics & Questions
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TRT newbie looking for advice!

I started TRT at the end of January this year. 100mg Test Cyp E5D and 500iu HCG 3 times a week. Everything was fine then I started getting high Estrogen symptoms, some acne and losing my erection about 3 mins into sex. I could get it back after a minutes rest but very annoying for someone who is...
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- Apr 16, 2024
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- 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