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Lab Results for a 25 yo, not sure if my results were low enough to warrant TRT at my age

I got over an infection a few weeks back, so it could be related to that. I also had two drinks the night before my test which could explain liver markers being a bit elevated. I will be discussing with the clinic I went through soon, though in doing some research here because I'm sure the...
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- Feb 6, 2023
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Lab Results for a 25 yo, not sure if my results were low enough to warrant TRT at my age

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- Feb 6, 2023
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Lab Results for a 25 yo, not sure if my results were low enough to warrant TRT at my age

I recently got my bloodwork done and the results show low, but not too low test levels and it's got me on the fence about whether trt is a good option or not. Results: T: 370 ng/dl on a scale of 264-916 Free T: 12.4 pg/ml on a scale of 9.3-26.5 LH: 2.6 mIU/ML on a scale of 1.7-8.6 SHBG: 21.3...
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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