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First Test Results from GP - Now what?

Hello, I am new here and hope to learn loads about my health as a 54m from the UK. I've been doing some poking around the web and YouTube and in looking at how I feel in general, felt I may have some testosterone issues and want to see if TRT is right for me. I went to my GP and they did some...
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- Oct 25, 2023
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Newbie from the UK

Hey all, I'm a 54m that lives in the UK and thought it's not too late to try to take control of my health so here I am. I've been doing some research about TRT and last week asked my GP to do a testosterone blood test, now I have some questions and I found this place. Looking forward to doing...
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- Oct 25, 2023
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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