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TT: 1100+ E2: 95+ on 150mg/week MWF. Sensitive/standard assay results compared.

Thanks for the interesting information, I did not know that about DHT and androgen receptors. One thing that I didn't make clear in my original post, is that all of these labs were done at Labcorp on the same day from the same blood draw session. I ordered the standard and sensitive assays...
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- Post #9
- Jul 2, 2021
- Forum: Testosterone Basics & Questions
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TT: 1100+ E2: 95+ on 150mg/week MWF. Sensitive/standard assay results compared.

Thanks, I actually read your post a while back. I've cut out dairy for a long time and I'm sure it's helping to keep the acne from being more severe. I know that it completely cleared all of my acne before getting on TRT, for almost a year. The acne only returned after starting TRT. Aside from...
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- Post #7
- Jul 1, 2021
- Forum: Testosterone Basics & Questions
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TT: 1100+ E2: 95+ on 150mg/week MWF. Sensitive/standard assay results compared.

Thanks for the feedback. So, an E2 of 95 isn't abnormally high in relation to my other values? Yes, HCT is my main concern as well. My biggest fear right now is falling into a downward spiral of frequent blood donations -> crashing ferritin -> iron supplementation -> elevated HCT -> repeat. I...
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- Post #3
- Jul 1, 2021
- Forum: Testosterone Basics & Questions
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TT: 1100+ E2: 95+ on 150mg/week MWF. Sensitive/standard assay results compared.

11 weeks in. IM VG injections. No adjuncts of any kind. TT 1141.2 ng/dl (LC/MS-MS) FT 347 (ordered the sensitive assay, labeled as MS/Dialysis? Mentions LC/MS-MS in the details, units not listed) E2 97.1 pg/ml (sensitive, details state LC/MS-MS) SHBG 25.1 nmol/L HCT 49.6% I also ordered the...
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- Thread
- Jun 30, 2021
- acne blood analysis injection protocol trt
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- Forum: Testosterone Basics & Questions
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Very average testosterone, considering TRT (again)

Hi all. I appreciate the wisdom I've seen on these boards. I'm currently debating going back on TRT. 4 years ago I was persuaded, as many can probably relate, by bodybuilding and TRT forums that I had low t. After getting tested it turned out I was on the lower end of the range (~350...
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- Apr 15, 2021
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- Forum: Introductions

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