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Young Male. Need Advice on What Comes Next

Thanks for the reply! Yes, had mono a few years back. My most recent TT was not 544. The top lab in the link is from 2 weeks ago with TT, FT, CBC. TT was 432 and free T was 11.7. The labwork 9 months ago shows TT at 520, but FT at just 9.3. Somedays I do sit in front of a computer a lot...
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Young Male. Need Advice on What Comes Next

Male, just turned 25 years of age. 5'10” and 143 lbs with 29”/30” waist (as measured by my pants). I am lean, and any fat is carried in my lower abdomen, but I normally do not carry much fat. My health has been declining since early high school and became progressively worse with age. I...
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- Feb 1, 2015
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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