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Low libido and weak erections - protocol change?

Hi all, I've been on trt for about 4 years, currently under Dr Saya's care. My libido recently went down dramatically and my erections, which have not been consistently great in years, have gotten much worse recently. They start OK, but 2 minutes later starts getting softer and softer. I'm 34...
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- Jan 28, 2023
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- Forum: Testosterone Basics & Questions
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Thyroid labs - need help interpreting!

I've been on TRT for about 18 months now, and something I still can't get over is fatigue - really no other bad things going on besides that. Decided to run some thyroid labs, and a bit concerned about the T4, TSH, and T3. For reference, I'm 30, and my test levels are approximately 890-940, with...
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- Aug 11, 2019
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- Forum: Blood Test Discussion
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6 week results attached, low T and very low E2 - what to do?

Thanks for the replies so far. You are all correct in that none of my tests include SHBG. If I run my new protocol of 60mg 2x/week for 3 weeks and retest for Test (total/free), sensitive E2, and SHBG from Discounted Labs, would this be enough, in combination with my existing tests, to begin...
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- Jul 28, 2018
- Forum: Blood Test Discussion
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6 week results attached, low T and very low E2 - what to do?

Hi all - this website is a great resource. Thank you all for keeping discussions going. I'm 29, 6'1 and 205 lbs. I've been weight lifting since i was 12 with an OK diet, so I'm in pretty decent shape. For the last 5 years, I've been having the typical lot T symptoms, getting worse as time went...
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- Jul 27, 2018
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- Forum: Blood Test Discussion

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