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Is my doctor being too cautious?

Thanks everyone! With the holiday weekend I haven't been able to respond as quickly as I've wanted to and you've all given me a lot to think about. I just happen to be seeing a new Endocrinologist (the one managing my thyroid moved) today so I'm hoping he will centralize my care and take on both...
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- Post #10
- Apr 22, 2019
- Forum: Testosterone Basics & Questions
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Is my doctor being too cautious?

Here are the ranges: T- test Ranges: Albumin: 3.5 to 5 T Total: 270 to 1070 SHBG: 17.3 to 65.8 T Free 48.2 to 169.6 T Bioavailable: 113.1 to 397
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- Apr 20, 2019
- Forum: Testosterone Basics & Questions
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Is my doctor being too cautious?

Thank you so much. I’ve suspected the thyroid was a big player in my fatigue and grouchiness. I’ll read these specific links and I see my endocrinologist on Monday. I’ll be asking him to run a full work up as I’ve known the TSH is not always the best indicator. My only levels for Free t4, T3...
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- Apr 20, 2019
- Forum: Testosterone Basics & Questions
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Is my doctor being too cautious?

Thank you! Twice a week or EOD was something I was going to try next.
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- Apr 20, 2019
- Forum: Testosterone Basics & Questions
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Is my doctor being too cautious?

Hi all, Hoping to gain some insight with this question as I have plowed through these forums and several others and I’m suffering “paralysis by analysis” so here it goes. Is my doctor being too cautious? I’m 42 yrs old and have been on weekly injections for about 9 months. I had my...
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- Apr 19, 2019
- ask the doctor blood analysis test levels
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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