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Finasteride + HRT

Hey guys..I am considering starting low does finasteride for hair security as I have been on TRT for a while. If finasteride raises T levels, why do some people have a lower libido? I guess they take too much and kill of their DHT? If you are on HRT, then this shouldn't be an issue if you are...
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- Feb 16, 2021
- finasteride hair trt
- Replies: 21
- Forum: Testosterone Side Effect Management
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T Subq vs T cream

Hey guys I am looking to hear form anyone who has switched from subq shots (either daily or EOD etc) to T cream. I may have the opportunity to try switching in the future. Was it worth it? I know some "TRT celebrities" have touted it as being the best way now:)
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- Jan 6, 2021
- cream and injection optimal trt
- Replies: 3
- Forum: Testosterone Basics & Questions
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I replace all my hormones. Here is what I learned.

Can you recommend a good Natural Thyroid Supp?
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- Post #18
- Jan 2, 2021
- Forum: Testosterone Basics & Questions
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Daily Injections - Preloading?

I get it done at the university hospital here where we live so Id hope it was somewhat accurate! 10 pg/ml last month
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- Post #75
- Oct 8, 2020
- Forum: Testosterone Basics & Questions
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High Estradiol in Men: How High is Too High?
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- Post #47
- Oct 8, 2020
- Forum: Testosterone Side Effect Management
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Estradiol is an Important Hormone for Men

So my E2 level of around 85 is a good thing haha...
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- Post #4
- Oct 8, 2020
- Forum: Testosterone Side Effect Management
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Daily Injections - Preloading?

Thats me...my TT is around 800-900 but my FT is always around 10-20? To get my FT up id have to be over the so called upper limit...
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- Post #73
- Oct 8, 2020
- Forum: Testosterone Basics & Questions
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Greetings from New Zealand (compounded testosterone cream Q&A)

What is the company that makes it? I am moving back in a few months and have been trying to org my treatment in NZ...which isn't looking promising haha having sent a number of emails away to various doctors and getting a lukewarm response at best.
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- Post #6
- Sep 22, 2020
- Forum: Introductions
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Testosterone Doctors in New Zealand

Hopefully more doctors jump over to this space!
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- Post #26
- Sep 22, 2020
- Forum: Doctor and Clinic Reviews
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Greetings from New Zealand (compounded testosterone cream Q&A)

You can get compounded T cream in NZ? like this: https://www.empowerpharmacy.com/drugs/testosterone-cream How much is it?
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- Post #4
- Sep 21, 2020
- Forum: Introductions
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Testosterone Doctors in New Zealand

Ha! You need a specialist for a simple VD3 test...
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- Post #24
- Jul 22, 2020
- Forum: Doctor and Clinic Reviews
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Testosterone Doctors in New Zealand

Some of these tests are pricey! https://www.labtests.co.nz/for-patients/request-a-test-myself/ Free Test is $80. Doesn't say you need permission? Man this is going to get $$$ being back home.
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- Post #22
- Jul 22, 2020
- Forum: Doctor and Clinic Reviews
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Testosterone Doctors in New Zealand

I wonder why the medical community makes it so hard? Surely there are enough smart up-to-date docors that have read the literature and know the health benefits of being optimized? It seems from your posts that they almost go out of their way to deny a patient this incredibly cheap and life...
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- Post #19
- Jul 22, 2020
- Forum: Doctor and Clinic Reviews
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Testosterone Doctors in New Zealand

Thanks for the info. So once a specialist give you the ok, you dont need to go back to them and just carry on with your GP I guess? Thanks a big price difference!
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- Post #17
- Jul 20, 2020
- Forum: Doctor and Clinic Reviews
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Testosterone Doctors in New Zealand

Ok thanks...what would the price difference be between funded and non-funded medicine? Say for a vile of sustanon 250 or a bottle of test cyp?
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- Post #15
- Jul 19, 2020
- Forum: Doctor and Clinic Reviews

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