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Pre TRT Labs... Looking For Advice

Thanks Systemlord. Thanks in large part to this forum, I am aware of the timeframes to see the effects. I have also read the article you linked to. I am not expecting an overnight miracle (as nice as that would be). I do have SHGB results from my April 5 panel of labs, it was just left off of...
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- Post #12
- Sep 12, 2018
- Forum: Blood Test Discussion
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Pre TRT Labs... Looking For Advice

Still keeping Defy as an option. I have my follow up with my PCP this afternoon, so I am going to see what he offers. I will discuss Defy with him as well. I am wondering if there is anyway he can collaborate with Defy so that I can take advantage of insurance to cover my meds but also get the...
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- Post #10
- Sep 12, 2018
- Forum: Blood Test Discussion
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Pre TRT Labs... Looking For Advice

Right now I am taking 5000 iu of vit D3 and 90 mcg of K2 every morning. For the first 45 days or so I was taking 2x that. Here is the product I am taking: http://a.co/d/33R5VC1
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- Post #8
- Sep 11, 2018
- Forum: Blood Test Discussion
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Pre TRT Labs... Looking For Advice

I have been supplementing with Vit D3 for about 3 months now. I am going to ask my PCP to order another Vit D test to see where I am today.
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- Post #6
- Sep 11, 2018
- Forum: Blood Test Discussion
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Pre TRT Labs... Looking For Advice

Thanks for your feedback Mark! You are right. I did not notice that the SHBG results were not there. I thought for sure I asked him to run that, but now that I look at my notes, I see that it was not one of the tests I asked for. I'll chalk that up to my mistake, since I was telling the doctor...
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- Post #3
- Sep 11, 2018
- Forum: Blood Test Discussion
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Pre TRT Labs... Looking For Advice

I recently had bloodwork done and have an appointment to see my PCP about starting TRT. Symptoms Sexual - Low libido. When my wife attempts to initiate sex, I usually would prefer to go to sleep. Sleep is a higher priority than sex. Sex feels more like a chore and something I have to do to...
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- Sep 10, 2018
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- Forum: Blood Test Discussion

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