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Talking to a new doc about my testosterone use.

Yeah, most likely have to do what I want to avoid doing. Once I have a PCP, I will drop my dosage to a point that I know my labs will come back way low, and just complain to the doc. Doctors aren't usually stupid though. I wasn't lying when I said that I did just one test only cycle, but...
- HHertz
- Post #6
- Oct 18, 2015
- Forum: Testosterone Basics & Questions
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Talking to a new doc about my testosterone use.

Thanks. Anyone else have input? I don't plan on telling the doc about my one cycle of test, just that I have been taking a trt dosage and that I don't want to, or feel I would be able to come off it. My main concern is whether insurance can deny covering me for this because I put myself on trt...
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- Post #3
- Oct 16, 2015
- Forum: Testosterone Basics & Questions
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Talking to a new doc about my testosterone use.

Ok, Hello all. Registered to ask about this, but I see a wealth of knowledge here. I'm 39yo. So' I've been employed without insurance for a couple years, but now have a good job (union) with full benefits including, of course, health. Now to make this short, I realized through self paid...
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- Oct 15, 2015
- Replies: 9
- 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