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Help me Understand my Lab Results!

Two details i should have added: 1. My first test was taken about a week after a weight cut. which i dropped from about 180lbs to 165lbs for a fight. (was still taking adderall at this point). 2. My second test was done 13 days after the weight cut and had stopped adderall use about 3-4 days...
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- Oct 17, 2017
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Help me Understand my Lab Results!

Background: I'm a 28 year old male, 6'2, 170lbs (about 9-11% body fat) with a very healthy lifestyle and diet. Non-Smoker, Less than 2 alcoholic drinks/week. Work Long days (8a-6p) and train Muay Thai 1.5 hours/day 3-4x/week. My primary physician requested blood-work to check liver function due...
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- Oct 16, 2017
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- 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