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New member from Hawaii

That's good news. The gentleman I spoke with, I think it was Adam (Chelsea was on vacation) said Defy only worked with Labcorp so I would have to get my own labs. Good to know we can work around as Defy was one of my top choices.
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- Post #19
- Nov 1, 2016
- Forum: Introductions
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New member from Hawaii

I tried Defy but they only use Labcorp and Labcorp isn't in Hawaii and you are by law prohibited from ordering your own labs. I was stuck at an impasse with Defy.
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- Post #16
- Oct 31, 2016
- Forum: Introductions
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New member from Hawaii

The next doctor I could find in Hawaii can't see me until late January - which I have booked an appointment. Until then, my choice is run with this doctor or remain in a desperate state of life that I'm currently in. I'll have the current doc order the sensitive estradiol test in the meantime.
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- Post #14
- Oct 31, 2016
- Forum: Introductions
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New member from Hawaii

I received the rest of my labs today. Besides the low testosterone, the estradiol was high. Other than that, everything looked ok. So my doctor started me off with the 200 mg injection of test cyp once per week, followed by 250 iu of hcg every 3 days, and .5 mg of anastrozole every 3 days. I...
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- Post #12
- Oct 31, 2016
- Forum: Introductions
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New member from Hawaii

Thanks for the info. I'll post the rest of the labs as they should be in today or tomorrow. I agree that the protocol seems cookie-cutter but it was in line with what I found during my preliminary research. As I dig deeper, TRT seems much more complicated with many different opinions and...
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- Post #9
- Oct 27, 2016
- Forum: Introductions
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New member from Hawaii

Thanks, that's very helpful. I'm awaiting the results of more comprehensive labs that my new doctor ordered. The old doctor just ordered testosterone and a CBC. He actually made me do it twice because he was supposed that my levels were below range.
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- Post #6
- Oct 26, 2016
- Forum: Introductions
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New member from Hawaii

So maybe something like 100mg every 3 1/2 days rather than 200mg every week would be better?
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- Post #3
- Oct 26, 2016
- Forum: Introductions
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New member from Hawaii

Hi, I've been doing a bunch of research and it led to this site which I've found very helpful and I'd like to introduce myself. I'm 42 yrs old. I have been athletic my entire life however over the last few years I've seen a drastic decrease in motivation and drive, and increase in body fat...
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- Oct 26, 2016
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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