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How to raise FREE T when on TRT

Hi Susie, I have been using Stinging Nettle Root to help with SHBG and Free T. I actually took too much and my FT was very high so I backed it off to 3x a week. Might be worth researching. :)
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- Post #29
- Apr 4, 2018
- Forum: Testosterone Basics & Questions
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Water Retention Caused by Testosterone May Have Nothing to Do with Estradiol

I had to stop taking HCG due to serious water retention. However, I don't like my boys not active to I got back on after finding this site and doing more research. I put on 8 lbs of water in over a week so I started taking a natural diuretic (Expel 750) and I'm down 4lbs in 3 days. Hoping my...
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- Post #33
- Mar 21, 2018
- Forum: Testosterone Side Effect Management
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Labs coming up. Have to stop HCG

This is not accurate. HCG acts like luteinizing hormone which tells the testes to produce testosterone. I've had labs done both on and off HCG and they were always higher when on HCG.
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- Post #14
- Mar 21, 2018
- Forum: Testosterone Side Effect Management
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Water Retention Caused by Testosterone May Have Nothing to Do with Estradiol

Hi Nelson, So I might have jumped the gun when I was at my TRT doc this past Monday. I was looking up the drug you were taking for bloat (eplerenone) but then saw your new post about Metformin. He did prescribe it for me but after reading your bio (mad respect to you by the way!), I'm wondering...
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- Post #21
- Jun 28, 2017
- Forum: Testosterone Side Effect Management
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Water Retention Caused by Testosterone May Have Nothing to Do with Estradiol

Hey Nelson, So you're on Eplerenone now? How is it handling water retention on hcg? I had to stop due to the 10+ lbs of water weight I add after about 2 weeks. I'm tired of my boys shrinking so looking for something that will help. Thank you! JJ
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- Post #16
- May 24, 2017
- Forum: Testosterone Side Effect Management

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