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Androgel 1.62 not working so great. Help!

I have my thyroid and sugar checked before starting TRT....... All in normal range.
- Carmine D'Amato
- Post #7
- Apr 19, 2014
- Forum: Testosterone Basics & Questions
Androgel 1.62 not working so great. Help!

First of all , THANK YOU for your reply.I guess i have been applying the gel all wrong! The reason i do apply it night is because i shower before bed . I'm not sure if that matters. Maybe i should wash my shoulders down again in the morning and then apply? I'm feeling a bit lost with this TRT. I...
- Carmine D'Amato
- Post #3
- Apr 19, 2014
- Forum: Testosterone Basics & Questions
Androgel 1.62 not working so great. Help!

I'm 43 year old male in good shape . My libido was down and i had my test checked out. It was 240. My Doctor started me on 1 pump. After 8 weeks , had blood work done....test was up 350. No changes in sex drive. Doctor told me to try 2 pumps . Its been about 4 weeks.....no changes in my Libido...
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- Apr 19, 2014
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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