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Low Platelets with HIGH H/H

My current protocol is: 68 Mg Test Cyp a week -SQ, Split dosed every 3.5 days (Monday morning / Thursday Evening) HCG - M,W,F mornings at 220 IU's for a total of 660 week. Anastrozole - .10 mg week (compounded) TT: 579 ng/dl (250-1100) FT: 116.6 pg/ml (46-224) SHBG: 22 (10-50) E2 Sensitive...
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- Post #3
- Apr 8, 2019
- Forum: Testosterone Side Effect Management
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Low Platelets with HIGH H/H

I've been on TRT for about 2 years and have always been slightly paranoid about my higher Hematocrit and Hemoglobin. Hemoglobin usually runs around 18 (13.2-17.1) and Hematocrit usually runs around 52% ( 38.5-50). I've already done the donate blood / crash Ferritin thing and so I no longer...
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- Apr 8, 2019
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Testosterone dosing frequency: What is your sweet spot relative to SHBG and HCT?

I've been reading PeakTest, Tnation and Excelmale forums for over a year and I can say that I am probably at or near the bottom of the range for required dosing to get great results. Mind you it has been a trial and adjustment for nearly a year as my body seemed to make adjustments of its own...
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- Post #5
- Mar 11, 2018
- Forum: Testosterone Basics & Questions
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Most common total weekly dose for cypionate/enanthate

I am currently at this dosage after 1 year of TRT and after making many adjustments. 68 mg a week (34 mg split into 2 injections a week). 200 IU's HCG every Monday, Wed, Friday. .25 mg Anastrozole a week split at .125 compounded taken at time of injection. 25mg Losartan daily. I have donated...
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- Post #12
- Mar 11, 2018
- Forum: Testosterone Basics & Questions

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