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Low DHEA , SHBG and Cortisol

Thanks for your brief reply...While I am not asking for medical advice, are you or anyone able to share any insight or perspective on things I might look into tweaking with my doctor in terms of improving negative symptoms? Possibly increasing or decreasing HCG or T , adding DHEA, or pregenolone...
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- Post #24
- Feb 14, 2022
- Forum: Testosterone Side Effect Management
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Low DHEA , SHBG and Cortisol

Thanks for your reply. For me personally you will read, doesn't include water retention. I am feeling great with my mood, energy, strength, but ED and low libido is bad. What is the best way to work towards tweaking my TRT protocols with my doctor? I am aiming for appropriate blood labwork...
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- Post #22
- Feb 12, 2022
- Forum: Testosterone Side Effect Management
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Low DHEA , SHBG and Cortisol

Thanks for your reply. For me personally you will read, doesn't include water retention. I am feeling great with my mood, energy, strength, but ED and low libido is bad. What is the best way to work towards tweaking my TRT protocols with my doctor? I am aiming for appropriate blood labwork...
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- Post #21
- Feb 12, 2022
- Forum: Testosterone Side Effect Management
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Low DHEA , SHBG and Cortisol

Can you explain what are the side effects or possible side effects of using the HCG with TRT? I am on Test Cypionate and HCG twice weekly.
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- Post #19
- Feb 12, 2022
- Forum: Testosterone Side Effect Management
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Low DHEA , SHBG and Cortisol

I am on Test Cypionate and HCG twice weekly. Can you explain what are the side effects or possible side effects of using the HCG with TRT?
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- Post #18
- Feb 12, 2022
- Forum: Testosterone Side Effect Management
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Starting over after 20 years, requesting your advice for T Therapy (& HCG) with new endo

Ok, thanks for your comment, but when you say of little benefit, does that mean if in my situation, I added HCG alongside Testosterone, you believe I would not receive any actual additional health benefits, including feeling of well-being by stimulating the testicles to start producing T again...
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- Post #7
- Sep 3, 2021
- Forum: Testosterone Basics & Questions
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Starting over after 20 years, requesting your advice for T Therapy (& HCG) with new endo

Hi, I would appreciate your knowledge and personal experience and insight to assist me to feel my best. I have been on T Therapy for over 20 years originally diagnosed with hypogonadism-testicular hypofunction. I am a 61 year old male. Most recently I was on 125mg Test Cypionate injections...
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- Thread
- Sep 2, 2021
- aging male with hcg? hcg optimal testosterone
- Replies: 11
- Forum: Testosterone Basics & Questions

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