Recent content by Ricko Steamboat

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    General anesthesia/having surgery whilst on TRT.

    Spoke to anethastist and all is good no need to stop
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    General anesthesia/having surgery whilst on TRT.

    Ok , I don’t even know what that is but I was interested to see how many members on here have actually had major surgery (as a knee replacement is considered major) while being on TRT
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    General anesthesia/having surgery whilst on TRT.

    I’m looking to having TKR in about 3 weeks and I’m not sure if I can stay on it or not, I haven’t spoken to my anethesiest yet, but I’m concerned about blood clots in the leg etc , how long before surgery I wonder should I stop to be safe ???
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    Is there a better absorbed subQ injection site?

    What ís advantages with progesterone on cypionate or is this for other issues
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    Is there a better absorbed subQ injection site?

    I had the same issue with lumps, went to just below belt line on buttock, which is fine but hard to get to for me as I have to lay down, so I find in the outside upper thigh is perfect
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    What other supplements are you taking in addition to your TRT regimen?

    Oh I don’t have any of those problems I thought you were meaning urine flow
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    What other supplements are you taking in addition to your TRT regimen?

    Does the tadalifil improve your flow much ?, I found it gave me to many side effects I didn’t need
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    What other supplements are you taking in addition to your TRT regimen?

    I was prescribed tadalafil but I found it gave me crazy hardons and heart palpitations, on TRT so I didn’t need it, I wasn’t aware it helped with the flow ?, I’m interested in your use of Asheaganda as well , I’m 58
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    Dark urine and weird odor one day after shot

    Yeah ok, I thought it might just be a normal thing , my mate who is a doctor said tannins, but that sounds logical as well, thanks, I was wondering about it all, as my bloods look fine except Colesterol which has always been high, when I started 5 months ago my first bloods showed low iron or...
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    So who is happy with TRT? Who wish they never started?

    My test was 25, free 375, but I was always tired and my libido had dropped of a cliff, doc put me on a high dose and straight away I was the exact opposite, more positive more energy, a ton better libido etc, been now for 5 months and still going well although I’m still dialing in. In the...
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    Dark urine and weird odor one day after shot

    I’m having this all the time, I drink a lot of water but since starting TRT my urine is always darker and stronger smelling , it must be related to pinning as it is a lot darker after first day and declines a bit by 3rd day????, anyone else can explain this, a doctor friend said it’s probably...
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    SubQ experience?

    So anywhere and straight in at 90 degrees ?, I’ve been trying my thigh and have a similar result, but often wonder if it’s still fat or shallow IM that’s I’m doing… maybe I’ll try this. Cheers
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    SubQ experience?

    In your butt fat ? , do you get lumps and do you pinch up the skin ?
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    SubQ experience?

    Hi, I experience the same issue and have gone to my thigh , not sure if I’m doing subQ or shallow IM in the thigh …..but how do you do the IM and what size and where did you find this to be the best spots to pin ?
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    SubQ experience?

    Oh yeah , ok , I was shown an area on the side that is a pretty standard spot to do Sub Q on the side 2/3 the way up and seen a few YouTube vids that seem to confirm this, are you doing shallow IM and if so , how do you go about it please ?
TRT Hormone Predictor Widget

TRT Hormone Predictor

Predict estradiol, DHT, and free testosterone levels based on total testosterone

⚠️ Medical Disclaimer

This tool provides predictions based on statistical models and should NOT replace professional medical advice. Always consult with your healthcare provider before making any changes to your TRT protocol.

ℹ️ Input Parameters

Normal range: 300-1000 ng/dL

Predicted Hormone Levels

Enter your total testosterone value to see predictions

Results will appear here after calculation

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

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