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Should We Be Managing Estradiol and Hematocrit in Men on Testosterone Replacement?

This WAS a trough day, lol... Defy's Nurse (forgot which one) recommended I drop to 120mg per week after this. I guess I metabolize the medicine pretty well? Not sure what the explanation is. For reference, I had to travel about a month ago. Took a 150mg injection before leaving, came back and...
- Druboutin
- Post #91
- May 19, 2017
- Forum: Testosterone Side Effect Management
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Should We Be Managing Estradiol and Hematocrit in Men on Testosterone Replacement?

You are correct, HCG as well. 250-300 IU day prior to injection. I think based on all the first hand accounts available to us on sites like this, the only blanket statement we can truly make is TRT is not one-size-fits-all. Some may not need an AI -- more power to you. For someone with...
- Druboutin
- Post #85
- May 18, 2017
- Forum: Testosterone Side Effect Management
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Should We Be Managing Estradiol and Hematocrit in Men on Testosterone Replacement?

I wasn't totally moody or emotional like some people say. My nipples were definitely itchy and just walking around the office with my shirt moving slightly over them was perpetuating it pretty much all day. I also noticed I was holding a lot of water, I'd take my socks off after getting home...
- Druboutin
- Post #83
- May 18, 2017
- Forum: Testosterone Side Effect Management
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Should We Be Managing Estradiol and Hematocrit in Men on Testosterone Replacement?

Interesting discussion. This is one of my original labs after starting with Dr. Saya on 160mg test per week a few years ago, along with .15mg anastrozole 2x per week. My estrogen was high, my nipples felt itchy, I previously had gyno surgery at 18 from puberty (safe to say high converter) & was...
- Druboutin
- Post #81
- May 18, 2017
- Forum: Testosterone Side Effect Management

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