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high or low Estrogen?

Honestly, I did not take a blood test. I just assumed it was High E2 from the sides I was getting. I started taking 1 mg Arimidex a week. Cut in 1/2, taken twice a week on ( Test/Hcg injection days). HGH 2IU I take 5 on 2 off I injected yesterday and did not take an AI, thinking that if the...
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- Mar 15, 2017
- Forum: Testosterone Side Effect Management
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high or low Estrogen?

Started TRT a couple months ago. So far, I've gone through high Estrogen issues (extreme insomnia, anxiety, etc.) Started taking an AI, and right away I started feeling great. I hit that spot where I was feeling completely good! Lasted about a week or 2, then all of a sudden I've been feeling...
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- Mar 15, 2017
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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