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Was is your protocol? Already lifting weights 3-5 times per week. Not overweigh. Gaines a lot muscle on my frame last 8 weeks. I hope libido will return when estrogen and prolactin get lower.
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- Post #9
- Apr 30, 2024
- Forum: Testosterone Basics & Questions
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You assumed a bunch there. I have had severe low T symptoms for years caused by testicular cancer. As mentioned, was prescribed Nebido and gel by an endocrinologist, but did not work for me. Too many high and lows with Nebido and ended up with lower T level with gel. Not looking for fountain...
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- Apr 30, 2024
- Forum: Testosterone Basics & Questions
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Thanks. Will try :)
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- Apr 30, 2024
- Forum: Testosterone Basics & Questions
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Thanks for the reply. I actually lowered the dose 100mg per week after the bloodwork, around the same time libido dropped. Will try to have patience and get bloodwork again in 7 weeks. 100mg or lower even?
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- Apr 30, 2024
- Forum: Testosterone Basics & Questions
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Tried multiple protocols and high libido only lasts a couple of weeks. Tried Nebido, gel and test e. Nebido and gel did not work well in regards to all symptoms and doctors will not prescibe test e, so I did it myself. Started 125mg test e EW 9 weeks ago. Felt normal by day 3 and libido was...
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- Apr 30, 2024
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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