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Help with bloodwork, undetectable E2?

I’m definitely leaning towards lab error. I believe I’m a low aromatizer based on previous labs but there’s no way my E2 is <1 with a TT >1700. I’d really like to know what it is but it’s sucks to have to pay for labs again when it’s their error.
- Raddad
- Post #9
- Oct 21, 2019
- Forum: Testosterone Basics & Questions
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Help with bloodwork, undetectable E2?

Hey guys, Started new protocol end of August and just got labs back. Previously used pellets, then scrotal cream only and switched docs as I was not entirely happy. Current protocol is 120mg/wk (60mg 3.5 days) 300iu HCG 2x week and 50mg scrotal cream a day (cream also has DHEA and...
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- Oct 21, 2019
- high tt
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- Forum: Testosterone Basics & Questions
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Cream causing irregular heartbeat?

I have tried magnesium glycinate with no change.
- Raddad
- Post #10
- Sep 3, 2019
- Forum: Testosterone Basics & Questions
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Cream causing irregular heartbeat?

Cooper, I also have had heart palpitations on compounded cream. I originally started with pellets in December and I did not like the invasiveness of the surgery or the inability to adjust dosage. I was at 1300 TT after a month and didn’t feel great until levels dropped a little. I switched...
- Raddad
- Post #8
- Sep 3, 2019
- Forum: Testosterone Basics & Questions

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