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Do I need Testosterone help?

Couldn't be more further away really, I am up north in Yorkshire. I would be willing to travel if I did not need to keep going back as its a fair way away. Would I be better asking my GP for a test first? I don't have all the symptoms, but a hell of a lot of them.
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- Post #9
- Nov 20, 2017
- Forum: Testosterone Basics & Questions
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Do I need Testosterone help?

I did suffer from anxiety for many years and I think that was partly to blame for the lower levels, but that has been behind me for a couple of years now, I am not perfect and have my moments, but overall I am much improved. Sleep is OKish, but I rarely sleep through and do wake up maybe 3/4...
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- Post #7
- Nov 20, 2017
- Forum: Testosterone Basics & Questions
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Do I need Testosterone help?

OK thanks, not sure why they would offer SSRI's as I certainly don't have depression. I will have a word with the doctor and if no joy as you say will look to private. I don't have any trouble getting erections and never have, just a very low sex drive. I can still hope it will improve as last...
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- Post #5
- Nov 20, 2017
- Forum: Testosterone Basics & Questions
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Do I need Testosterone help?

Thank you, I am from the UK.....I presume you mean a proper lab test? Where and how do I arrange this, through my doctor? As I say I am new to this so have no idea whats involved. Thanks
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- Post #3
- Nov 20, 2017
- Forum: Testosterone Basics & Questions
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Do I need Testosterone help?

Hi everyone I have read a little bit of research on this subject, but kind of get confused with a lot of conflicting advice around the internet, so I wondered if anyone can help me here. Around 10 years ago my sex drive went down quite a bit and I just put it down to getting older and well, I...
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- Nov 20, 2017
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- 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