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New to TRT. Trying to decide if I should continue

I had these labs done a couple of months prior. Not sure if this gives a broader picture.
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- Post #21
- Sep 18, 2018
- Forum: Testosterone Side Effect Management
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New to TRT. Trying to decide if I should continue

Thanks! I had my vitamin D levels tested a few months ago, and they were at 22.3. Oddly enough, my doctor didn’t seem concerned. My vitamin D leaves are always on the low side, if I don’t supplement. I’ve taken vitamin D in the past, and can’t say I ever felt different, but the lab numbers were...
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- Post #20
- Sep 18, 2018
- Forum: Testosterone Side Effect Management
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New to TRT. Trying to decide if I should continue

I am just having trouble seeing light at the end of the tunnel. As it stands, the only real benefit I have had has been increased libido and easy muscle gains, but that wasn't really my reason for going on TRT
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- Post #19
- Sep 17, 2018
- Forum: Testosterone Side Effect Management
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New to TRT. Trying to decide if I should continue

8 weeks.
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- Post #17
- Sep 17, 2018
- Forum: Testosterone Side Effect Management
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New to TRT. Trying to decide if I should continue

If I do wind up stopping, should I just stop cold turkey? (it seems that the majority of people think I should stop). I will ask my doctor his opinion, but I was curious to think what you guys think.
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- Post #14
- Sep 17, 2018
- Forum: Testosterone Side Effect Management
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New to TRT. Trying to decide if I should continue

That is my fear, seeing as my DHT was high before going on TRT. Would the negative effects be this quick?
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- Post #9
- Sep 15, 2018
- Forum: Testosterone Side Effect Management
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New to TRT. Trying to decide if I should continue

What would you say is a better option than TRT?
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- Post #7
- Sep 15, 2018
- Forum: Testosterone Side Effect Management
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New to TRT. Trying to decide if I should continue

If SHBG is my issue, wouldn’t that lower rather quickly? Shouldn’t I feel some benefits, if high SHBG levels are causing me issues?
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- Post #6
- Sep 14, 2018
- Forum: Testosterone Side Effect Management
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New to TRT. Trying to decide if I should continue

What is usually the protocol to lower SHBG? That is what my doctor said I needed stanozolol for.
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- Post #4
- Sep 14, 2018
- Forum: Testosterone Side Effect Management
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New to TRT. Trying to decide if I should continue

Hello all, I am 31 years old and I have been on TRT for about 3 weeks, but I am wondering if I should discontinue, due to side effects (or if I should have even started). I only considered TRT because I didn't feel well, and was wondering if my hormones were out of wack. My main complaints...
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- Sep 14, 2018
- hairloss trt
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- Forum: Testosterone Side Effect Management

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