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SHBG - Study Confirms Wide Variation in Serum Levels and Urges Testing for TRT Patients

As another with high SHBG here are my initial labs (before starting TRT): SHBG - 76 (16.5-55.9) Total Testosterone - 316 (264-916) Free Testosterone - 2.9 (8.7-25.1) Estradiol, sensitive - 10.4 (8-35) I’m assuming you should be in the single digits as well and should get some noticeably...
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- Post #8
- Apr 23, 2019
- Forum: Testosterone and Men's Health Articles
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Can anyone recommend a TRT clinic?

My initial labs were $279.
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- Post #17
- Mar 31, 2019
- Forum: Doctor and Clinic Reviews
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Can anyone recommend a TRT clinic?

I just got 200mg test and 500iu hcg, 10-11 week supply, needles, alcohol swabs and sharps container for about $130 (10% military discount). So maybe about $100-$110.
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- Post #16
- Mar 31, 2019
- Forum: Doctor and Clinic Reviews
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Deca (nandrolone) added to trt and wow!!

Nandrolone - Wikipedia
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- Post #6
- Mar 28, 2019
- Forum: Clinical Use of Anabolics and Hormones
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Testosterone Cypionate Dosage question

I’ve just did my first dose Thursday morning so not much to report yet. Next will be Sunday night. I’ll try that schedule and see what happens, hopefully it’s okay so that I don’t have to do every other day.
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- Post #8
- Mar 23, 2019
- Forum: Testosterone Basics & Questions
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Testosterone Cypionate Dosage question

SHBG at 76
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- Post #6
- Mar 23, 2019
- Forum: Testosterone Basics & Questions
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Testosterone Cypionate Dosage question

Not sure what the thinking was behind that amount, she didn’t say. I guess it was just based on my lab results. So where it says “BEGIN T Cyp 200 mg/ml” is that the strength of the T? I saw 200mg and assumed that was supposed to be my weekly dose, but the numbers didn’t add up. Now that I look...
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- Post #3
- Mar 22, 2019
- Forum: Testosterone Basics & Questions
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Testosterone Cypionate Dosage question

This is what my provider sent: BEGIN T Cyp 200 mg/ml – Pt will inject 0.43 ml IM/SQ twice weekly - Elevated SHBG I’m not really getting 200mg a week, correct? Is the actual doseage 172mg?
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- Mar 22, 2019
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- Forum: Testosterone Basics & Questions
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San Antonio, TX with 588 test

I’m 39. I got started with Defy today. Got the labs done and filled out all the paperwork. I should hear back from them next week, once the labs come back.
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- Post #7
- Mar 7, 2019
- Forum: Introductions
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San Antonio, TX with 588 test

Testosterone - 588 Free T - 70.3 Free T + Weakly Bound - 168 SHBG- 74 No estradiol on the print out. Feel lethargic, low motivation, weak in the gym, depressed at times.
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- Post #4
- Mar 7, 2019
- Forum: Introductions
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San Antonio, TX with 588 test

Looking for Dr recommendations in San Antonio, TX. Had my test checked a few weeks ago. It was 588. Am I wasting my time trying to get on TRT? Thanks
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- Mar 6, 2019
- Replies: 7
- Forum: Introductions

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