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Low T, High Prolactin - Thoughts?

50 Y/O with long history of Low T that started in early 30s - did TRT for 4 years but stopped 2 years ago after not noticing any physical benefit. Since last year, worsening (and now flatlined) libido and ED issues along with off and on depression. Was on Welbutrin for a year and weaned off...
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- Sep 5, 2024
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10 Weeks in & Not Feeling as Good as Hoped

Sorry--first was regular and 2nd result was sensitive. Ranges added.... Thanks.
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- Post #6
- May 18, 2017
- Forum: Blood Test Discussion
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10 Weeks in & Not Feeling as Good as Hoped

Labs Prior to Starting TRT Feb 2017: Total T - 211 ng/dL (348-1197) Free T - 6.12 ng/dl (4.46-17.1) E - 13.2 pg/mL (7.6-42.6) SHBG - 36.2 nmol/L (16.5-55.9) TSH - 1.7 mIU/L (.25-4.94) May (9 weeks in) Total T 1289 ng/dL (348-1197) Free T- 22.2 ng/dl (6.8-21.5) E (sensitive)- 34.5 pg/ml...
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- Post #5
- May 18, 2017
- Forum: Blood Test Discussion
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10 Weeks in & Not Feeling as Good as Hoped

Dhea While waiting for someone to chime in, been reading more about DHEA levels. 110 seems a bit low. I haven't been supplementing with any DHEA as I don't want E to get too high but wondering if DHEA is a culprit....
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- May 17, 2017
- Forum: Blood Test Discussion
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10 Weeks in & Not Feeling as Good as Hoped

Hi Guys. 44 year old male with decades of lower T (200-400) - finally started TRT in February. I am not feeling great several weeks into TRT. Appointment with clinic in a month but looking for any opinions. Protocol - testosterone cypionate 200 mg/mL - .4 ml 2x week HCG 3000 75iu 2 x week...
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- May 17, 2017
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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