Recent content by sreacher

S
High E2 low T

I have taken PPIs for around 1-2 months on 3 separate occasions when symptoms were bad. There was a gap of at least 6 months between each time they were taken. I haven't used them for over a year.
- sreacher
- Post #8
- Dec 20, 2016
- Forum: Blood Test Discussion
S
High E2 low T

Thanks for the advice. I will get a full set of tests done. I am not currently on any medication (I have taken Proton pump inhibitors in the past), 27 years old, 175 lbs at 6ft. No steroid use or previous head injury.
- sreacher
- Post #6
- Dec 14, 2016
- Forum: Blood Test Discussion
S
High E2 low T

I was interested to see my testosterone values. I was expecting the T value to be fairly low for a number of reasons - fairly weak sex drive (no morning erections), very disappointing long term strength gains in the gym, and often feeling tired despite appearing to sleep well in the night. I...
- sreacher
- Post #3
- Dec 10, 2016
- Forum: Blood Test Discussion
S
High E2 low T

Hi, I recently received testosterone and estradiol blood tests (nothing else). These were: Testosterone - 356 ng/dl Estradiol - 44 pg/ml - this was flagged as being outside the normal range. The test was a standard Estradiol test from medichecks.com not the recommended ultra sensitive test (I...
- sreacher
- Thread
- Dec 9, 2016
- Replies: 7
- 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