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Hello from Canada

Thanks Vince, yes that was messed up. I wish the internet was as accesible then as it is now.
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- Post #5
- Jul 24, 2017
- Forum: Introductions
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Hello from Canada

That's part of what I don't get, to do so well for so long on that kind of a dose and then change. In any case, without good comprehensive labs and the right E2 test all I can do is guess that was the issue.
- JR
- Post #4
- Jul 24, 2017
- Forum: Introductions
J
Hello from Canada

Good day, just wanted to introduce myself and share a little bit of my story. I'm 37, there is history of late bloomers in my family so at age 12 I was started on T cyp by a "specialist". Stopped taking T at 16, who knows why. At 22 went and saw a specialist and was started again first on T...
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- Jul 23, 2017
- Replies: 4
- Forum: Introductions

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