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Lowered PSA, 2.99 to 0.92, in Three Months

Thank you Coastwatcher for sharing your experience, this is encouraging! I´ve got the same problem at the age of 43: My PSA suddenly went up from 0.75 to 2.8 within 1 year, which is concerning. I have been on TRT for 5 years, with the last 2 years on HCG only. I also started taking turmeric and...
- LowTSwiss
- Post #16
- Aug 9, 2020
- Forum: Prostate Related Issues
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Is HCG safe for long term use

Hi Nelson, thank you for your quick response and the link! I will have another lab test beginning of September. If the value is still that high or higher, further investigations (an MRI and possibly a biopsy) will be conducted. Prostatitis is unlikely, there is no pain at all, but who knows...
- LowTSwiss
- Post #40
- Aug 6, 2020
- Forum: Testosterone Side Effect Management
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Is HCG safe for long term use

Hello community, I have been using HCG for approximately 3 years now, and since 2 years as monotherapy (at 2500 IU twice a week). Body weight 225 lbs. First started TRT 5 years ago at age 38 and went without HCG for the first 2 years. Current total testosterone level is at 20 nmol/L and free...
- LowTSwiss
- Post #38
- Aug 3, 2020
- 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