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New to TRT: Wondering if it's working or not...

Novice question: Testex 100mg comes in a 2ml vial. With 2x50mg injections a week that would be 1ml subQ injection each time. Wondering if that's too much fluid for such a shallow pin... Thanks again!
- lcvl
- Post #10
- May 19, 2015
- Forum: Testosterone Basics & Questions
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New to TRT: Wondering if it's working or not...

Nice! Thanks for sharing your experience. I'll keep you guys posted. Thanks again!
- lcvl
- Post #9
- May 18, 2015
- Forum: Testosterone Basics & Questions
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New to TRT: Wondering if it's working or not...

CoastWatcher, "dramatic" in which way?
- lcvl
- Post #7
- May 18, 2015
- Forum: Testosterone Basics & Questions
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New to TRT: Wondering if it's working or not...

Thank you guys for the responses. The second doctor seems to know the subject A BIT better. She asked for a more complete blood panel in 6 weeks (including E2), and she put me on a 100mg weekly dose (I know, not ideal, but still better than every two weeks, like the first doctor suggested). I...
- lcvl
- Post #5
- May 18, 2015
- Forum: Testosterone Basics & Questions
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New to TRT: Wondering if it's working or not...

Hi everybody, Despite having read plenty of threads about TRT all over this excellent website (thanks Nelson!), I'm still trying to understand how TRT is working for me (if at all). A little background: Almost 43 y/o. Active lifestyle and healthy diet (I work in fitness/training), very lean...
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- May 18, 2015
- Replies: 20
- 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