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Stopping treatment

Thanks, getting on that today.
- Banarep
- Post #14
- Dec 26, 2013
- Forum: Testosterone Basics & Questions
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I am attempting to find a knowledgeable endo doctor that wants to do more than sell testosterone and get all my questions answered about treatment and my unique medical history and if it makes sense, I will go back on treatment. Should have done it that way to begin with but fell into the trap...
- Banarep
- Post #12
- Dec 26, 2013
- Forum: Testosterone Basics & Questions
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Hep C survivor, with a history of high cholesterol. Not sure I want to tax my liver is the main reason, that and having to take something the rest of my life seems daunting.
- Banarep
- Post #10
- Dec 24, 2013
- Forum: Testosterone Basics & Questions
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So what I am reading seems to say that I am virtually assured of hpta shutdown after five weeks of injections. That sucks. Would not have even started if I knew that. Now, I am really bummed out. Will make an appointment with an endo first of next week. One more question at 60, how...
- Banarep
- Post #8
- Dec 24, 2013
- Forum: Testosterone Basics & Questions
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No. I had a doctor recommend the trt for borderline low testosterone and I should have done more research on it. Was not feeling bad or anything else, he just did not inform me it would be for the rest of my life and that is not a commitment I want to make.
- Banarep
- Post #7
- Dec 24, 2013
- Forum: Testosterone Basics & Questions
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How long should I wait to get blood work done?
- Banarep
- Post #5
- Dec 24, 2013
- Forum: Testosterone Basics & Questions
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Injections. Thanks
- Banarep
- Post #3
- Dec 24, 2013
- Forum: Testosterone Basics & Questions
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I was on testosterone therapy for 5 weeks. 100ml of cypinate) a week. Have now stopped. What recovery issues am I facing?
- Banarep
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- Dec 23, 2013
- Replies: 22
- 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