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Lowest total testosterone after stopping TRT

Thanks everyone for taking the time to reply. I'm thinking I may switch over to daily test propionate for 6 weeks then come off for 16 days and have bloodwork taken. This way I can minimize the time off trt and still get the bloodwork values that I need to get a prescription.
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- Nov 6, 2022
- Forum: Testosterone Basics & Questions
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Lowest total testosterone after stopping TRT

Hi Gents, I've been on a self-directed protocol for the last 5 years injecting 15 mg of testosterone cypionate + 85 iu's of HCG daily. I do my own bloodwork every 6 months and this keeps me at ideal levels. My family doctor has agreed to allow me to continue with this protocol under his...
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- Oct 26, 2022
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- Forum: Testosterone Basics & Questions
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Looking For Advice With These Results

I'm located in the Vancouver area of BC, Canada. I have not even approached my family doctor and instead paid to have bloodwork done while I was down in Washington a few weeks ago. I just wanted to see where I stood as far as labs go. It seems to me that while my total T (514) is not terribly...
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- Post #8
- Mar 31, 2017
- Forum: Blood Test Discussion
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Looking For Advice With These Results

Thanks for the input guys I really appreciate the responses so far. My sleep is pretty good (8 hours per night). Diet is good too perhaps I should up the calories with all the training I do. I am 6'1" 195 lbs at around 13% body fat. I am really just going by how I feel and like I said in the...
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- Post #5
- Mar 18, 2017
- Forum: Blood Test Discussion
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Looking For Advice With These Results

Hi Guys, long time lurker here I've gathered a lot of info and have been able to educate myself considerably from this forum. I'm 38 years old and am starting to feel my body slowing down even though I have never been more active in my entire life. I weightlift 3 days per week, do high...
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- Mar 17, 2017
- Replies: 8
- 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