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Jump in Sex Horm Binding Glob

Unfortunately, they did not tested with this lab. But I usually get it tested have the number from three months ago
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- Post #3
- Nov 3, 2014
- Forum: Blood Test Discussion
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Jump in Sex Horm Binding Glob

Hey All I am 44. Very fit/lean. I have Hashimotos (autoimmune hypothyroid). I do not have crazy bad symptoms, but I always have extremely high antibodies (Thyroid Peroxidase--TPO-- of 3530 on a scale of 0-34). Due to the Hashimotos, my doctor says I should have a bit higher T levels than...
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- Nov 3, 2014
- Replies: 3
- Forum: Blood Test Discussion
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How to Administer Expert Testosterone Replacement- Lecture By John K. Crisler, DO

Yes. I would buy the lecture for sure.
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- Post #12
- Jul 12, 2014
- Forum: Testosterone Basics & Questions
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Question about SubQ

Is there a technique to get the T into insulin needles? I had a problem with that
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- Post #8
- Jul 12, 2014
- Forum: Testosterone Basics & Questions
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Dosing and freq of T and HCG

Thanks Gene. I'm confused by the alternating between measurement units in the advice that was given to me. I am familiar with ml's, because that is what is on the syringe. I take 200 mg concentraton of Test Cyp. If I've been taking 1 mL weekly, and I want to switch it to every three days, how...
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- Post #4
- May 11, 2014
- Forum: Testosterone Basics & Questions
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Dosing and freq of T and HCG

Hi all. Right now I take 1 ml of T every Sunday via IM inj, .4 ml of HCG every Sunday and Wednesday and .5 pill of anastrozole every Sunday. My lab results are good and my doctor, who is a bit of a liberal prescriber, wants me to take more T and HCG. I also take a lot of armour thyroid and T-3...
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- May 11, 2014
- Replies: 16
- Forum: Testosterone Basics & Questions
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Thoughts about propecia topical solution

I am planning on getting some hair surgery in September to deal with the hair loss that has increased since I started testosterone and quit propecia. Had the surgery done once already in 2004. Dr. in Atlanta who did the surgery had me taking topical medicine containing Propecia. Not the pill...
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- Apr 29, 2014
- Replies: 8
- Forum: Testosterone Side Effect Management
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How to travel with Testosterone and HCG?

I'm going to South America for a week. It's a six hour flight. Anyone have any suggestions for how to bring along my T and HCG?
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- Feb 13, 2014
- Replies: 39
- Forum: Testosterone Basics & Questions
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HCG--Does it expire/lose potency after a few weeks in the refrigerator ?

My doc has me taking 300 ml of HCG per week with 100 ml of T cyp. This means my diluted bottle of HCG lasts a while. I have this feeling it loses potency after a while. Also I left my bottle out on the counter one day by mistake. Does anyone know if the stuff stops working if too old or...
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- Oct 27, 2013
- Replies: 4
- 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