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Estrogen Dominance & Progesterone

Via a cooperative Primary Care MD and my Urologist, we worked together for 18 months, and found for me the proper balance of Testosterone Cypionate injections and Anastrozole tabs. I'm 77, with serious but non-life-threatening neurological diseases. A weekly T-shot and a weekly tiny 1/4 mg...
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- Post #5
- May 26, 2020
- Forum: Testosterone Side Effect Management
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Anyone using Tretinoin (Retin-A) for anti-aging or for acne?

I asked my Skin Doctor if there's an effective medication that might work on my piles of blackheads on my nose. She examined the area & prescribed Tretinoin 0.1%. Her instructions were to apply a very light amount nightly. I did that for 6 months, and saw her again, for my twice-a-year Full...
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- Post #10
- Jan 8, 2020
- Forum: Health & Wellness
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TriMix desensitization.

Sir - would like to be sure I understand your successful process, so I can do it correctly. So you keep the vial in the freezer, and you load up 10 syringes, that you save for future use. Do you keep the 10 syringes in the freezer as well? You say it's necessary to shake the vial when you...
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- Post #17
- Jul 25, 2019
- Forum: When TRT Is Not Enough (ED, Libido, & More)
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TriMix desensitization.

Very interesting on the freezing, to have loaded syringes made & at-the-ready. Did the writer find that each of the 10 syringes all work ? Were syringes that were used LAST still effective after the many months in the freezer? I've been thinking to place the vial into the freezer...
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- Post #14
- Jul 24, 2019
- Forum: When TRT Is Not Enough (ED, Libido, & More)

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