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Stopping TRT for 2 weeks...

Hey everyone, I have been on TRT for about 15 months now. Labs are good and I feel I have the dosage dialed in. I do 40 mg every other day, with hcg and micro-dose anastrazole every other time. Unfortunately i have to enter into an alcohol treatment program and they wont let me bring my trt...
- drwo
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- Oct 19, 2020
- stop testosterone temporary stop trt adjustments
- Replies: 3
- Forum: Testosterone Basics & Questions
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How long for blood test results?

Thanks for the replies, guys.
- drwo
- Post #7
- Jan 12, 2020
- Forum: Blood Test Discussion
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How long for blood test results?

Wow. So I think I may have screwed myself. The Access box usually takes 2-3 days to get to me but the results are in 2-3 days. So it looks like I drove 2.5 hours for nothing, or worse.
- drwo
- Post #5
- Jan 8, 2020
- Forum: Blood Test Discussion
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How long for blood test results?

Just wondering how long you guys typically have to wait for blood test results with labcorp. I'm with Defy and have had a package from Access shipped to me that I took to another provider since there is no labcorp near me. I was cutting a little close with my meds so I made the long drive to a...
- drwo
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- Jan 8, 2020
- Replies: 6
- Forum: Blood Test Discussion
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AI or not?

The compounding pharmacy, Empower, sells them in this and other low dose capsules.
- drwo
- Post #13
- Oct 22, 2019
- Forum: Testosterone Basics & Questions
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AI or not?

Thanks everyone for your replies.
- drwo
- Post #7
- Oct 18, 2019
- Forum: Testosterone Basics & Questions
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AI or not?

Age 49 5-10 180 505, 9.1, SHBG 36 Don't really have symptoms of high E2 that I know of except the mood swings, tend to get really sad more often.
- drwo
- Post #5
- Oct 16, 2019
- Forum: Testosterone Basics & Questions
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AI or not?

Hi everyone. I am set to begin TRT and meds should arrive soon. I was prescribed 150/wk test cyp, along with HGC and .125mg Arimidex when I inject test (3 times a week). My E2 was 44. Doc recommended the AI even after I voiced concerns based on things I've read here. The reasons for AI is high...
- drwo
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- Oct 16, 2019
- ai. estradiol
- Replies: 25
- 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