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BPC 157 - amazing healing results.

I’m 5 wks post op from rotator cuff surgery (complete tear and retraction). I just started running BP 157 about a week ago and I don’t feel less muscle soreness or stiffness yet. I’m not expecting miracles; just hoping it will help me heal faster. Anyone have experience good or bad with 157 post...
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- Post #13
- Jun 26, 2021
- Forum: General Peptide Use & Information
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Pain level experience during cystoscopy

I’ve had three cystoscopies in the past 5/6 years and each time the pain has been excruciating. Both urologists have told me that feeling that much pain is abnormal. I have a pretty high pain threshold but there is something about about that small scope hurts like a MF. Each time they’ve used...
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- Post #3
- Jun 22, 2021
- Forum: Prostate Related Issues

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