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Med student here. I have been on TRT since 21. Here is what I have learned about ED, libido and hormones.

Hi Hormetheus, what was your reason for starting TRT at a young age, 21? Thanks
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- Post #122
- Nov 3, 2023
- Forum: Testosterone Basics & Questions
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Would it be a mistake to try TRT? Attached bloodwork. 30 YO disappointing libido

Thanks, yes they instructed me to go first thing in the morning after fasting. Appreciate the links, I rabbit holed a few of those last night before posting. I filled out the contact form on DefyMedical and will talk to them and see if I end up going through with it, or trying PT-141 first. I am...
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- Post #15
- Nov 3, 2023
- Forum: Testosterone Basics & Questions
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Would it be a mistake to try TRT? Attached bloodwork. 30 YO disappointing libido

Thanks. I checked out defy and thought I saw that they are also 200/month but will look again. They seem to be a good option as they are mentioned often on these forums.
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- Post #9
- Nov 3, 2023
- Forum: Testosterone Basics & Questions
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Would it be a mistake to try TRT? Attached bloodwork. 30 YO disappointing libido

Thanks. I’ve wanted to try pt-141 but it can only be prescribed to women. At least that’s what I read. Or is that also something TRT clinics can provide?
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- Post #6
- Nov 3, 2023
- Forum: Testosterone Basics & Questions
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Would it be a mistake to try TRT? Attached bloodwork. 30 YO disappointing libido

Appreciate it. It seems like $200/month is about the average. Not sure where else to get it
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- Post #4
- Nov 3, 2023
- Forum: Testosterone Basics & Questions
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Would it be a mistake to try TRT? Attached bloodwork. 30 YO disappointing libido

30 YO. 5’11” 150 lbs. workout 4x/week. Married with 2 kids. Experiencing a disappointingly low libido. I’ve been using Gene’s NO stack (Citrulline, Tadalafil) daily for the last few years to combat this successfully for the most part, but recently libido has been declining to a disappointing...
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- Nov 3, 2023
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- Forum: Testosterone Basics & Questions
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Would I be making a mistake?

What age did you start TRT?
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- Post #58
- Oct 31, 2023
- Forum: Testosterone Basics & Questions
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31 year old, looking for advice for workout routine

Appreciate the info
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- Post #6
- Oct 14, 2023
- Forum: Workouts & Routines
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31 year old, looking for advice for workout routine

Open to anything. 20-30 minute sessions. 5 or 4 days/week sounds about right.
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- Post #3
- Oct 14, 2023
- Forum: Workouts & Routines
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31 year old, looking for advice for workout routine

Hey guys. Looking for advice for an at-home workout routine. Looking to build muscle all over. I have a bench press with barbell, and dumbbells. I’m 31, male, 5’10”, 145 lbs mostly athletic build but never established a real workout routine. All I really do is use my 35 lb dumbbells to do...
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- Oct 14, 2023
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- Forum: Workouts & Routines

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