Recent content by TownerT

T
Bioidentical Testosterone cream causing aching in lower gluteal muscles and surrounding areas.

I promise to let you know what I find out. I promise to let you know what I find out. I am not looking forward to it though. It means more things to deal with. I will make it with the Lord's help. It is a learning moment, it will help me to be able to help others when this comes up for them...
- TownerT
- Post #7
- Jan 23, 2017
- Forum: HRT in Women
T
Bioidentical Testosterone cream causing aching in lower gluteal muscles and surrounding areas.

Hi CoastWatcher, and thank you!!! I had everything but my cmp done on my last blood work. It does make sense. I called my doctor's office to see if they will order the tests done. CMP, Aldosterone, and Renin. I am hoping that this will show what is going on. I will have to have it done at 8 am...
- TownerT
- Post #5
- Jan 23, 2017
- Forum: HRT in Women
T
Bioidentical Testosterone cream causing aching in lower gluteal muscles and surrounding areas.

No, I have had not other changes in any of my medications or hormone creams. Hi Coast Watcher, No, I have never had any issues with creams before and I have had no changes to medications or my hormone creams. I have been stable on everything.
- TownerT
- Post #3
- Jan 23, 2017
- Forum: HRT in Women
T
Bioidentical Testosterone cream causing aching in lower gluteal muscles and surrounding areas.

Hi I am female and hypopituitary. I have used bioidentical hormone creams for the last 7 years. The past spring I had to switch compounding pharmacy's and move to an out of town one. In October I began to have problems with my testosterone cream, though I did not realize at that time what it...
- TownerT
- Thread
- Jan 23, 2017
- Replies: 6
- Forum: HRT in Women

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