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Where to buy syringes

Ive used allegro medical for the last 4 years exclusively. Haven’t needed to look anywhere else. Prices seem reasonable and I’ve received orders in as quick as one day some how. Watch for them to run a sale with free shipping on no minimum purchase. They do it often.
- Plainview
- Post #8
- Apr 5, 2021
- Forum: Testosterone Basics & Questions
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TRT 3 years in - Labs higher on same old dosing

Well to bring this thread full circle I received an unexpected phone call from my Dr.’s office this past monday and They called to tell me my testosterone labs came back normal. So I logged on to the portal and it appears my Dr. Ran two sets of labs for T. An immunoassay as well as an LC MS/MS...
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- Jan 15, 2020
- Forum: Blood Test Discussion
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TRT 3 years in - Labs higher on same old dosing

I’ve been on TRT for 3 years now. Played the game with a reluctant and partially educated dr to end up taking 120mg a week in split doses. I worked up to this dose after 100mg every 2 weeks, 80mg, and 100mg a week. 120mg a week ended up being a good max dosage for me as I need no AI and push...
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- Jan 12, 2020
- Replies: 3
- 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