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Huge increase in libido with DIM

Works for me, but YMMV I take it daily to reduce the effects of extra estrogen. It does help in my protocol. As said by most everyone, YMMV. It takes a while to get the effects you want dialed in (1+ years for me). In my case, too much E2= no libido, no erection. Too little E2, some...
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- Post #26
- Feb 21, 2018
- Forum: Nutrition and Supplements
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Got my estradiol results back now what?

The best way I've found to lower and stabilize my E2 is to inject EOD. No more spikes, no more A.I. required.
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- Post #20
- Jan 9, 2016
- Forum: Testosterone Side Effect Management
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Value in testing T Levels at peak?

A couple of reasons. He's the guy the writes the scripts for the syringes. I don't think the insulin syringes will get through the amount of body fat I'm currently carrying. Secondly, I think we should be working the protocol together. If I deviate from what we agreed to for the period...
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- Post #4
- Feb 18, 2015
- Forum: Blood Test Discussion
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Value in testing T Levels at peak?

Y'all, I'll do a complete write-up with all the BW data when I get my labs back next week, but in the mean time I have a question. Aside from curiosity, is there value in measuring my T-levels at the expected peak time after injection (~60 hours)? I've done a complete set of labs prior to...
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- Feb 18, 2015
- Replies: 6
- 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