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Tadalafil troche leads to splitting headache?

Thanks for all the replies, folks. Seems like the side effects aren't that uncommon at all! Tried 1.25mg of the troche last night, didn't get the same headache or nausea. Some slight muscle soreness in my back, but nothing too annoying. I do wonder if troche vs. pill form might have an impact...
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- Post #9
- Dec 9, 2016
- Forum: When TRT Is Not Enough (ED, Libido, & More)
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Tadalafil troche leads to splitting headache?

So I just recently received my updated prescriptions / regime from Defy Medical, and it included tadalafil troches to support erection function while we're dialing in my testosterone / ecg / AI dosages. Last night, I took 1/4 of a 10mg troche sublingual (2.5mg). While I definitely experienced...
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- Dec 8, 2016
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- Forum: When TRT Is Not Enough (ED, Libido, & More)
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7 weeks in, minimal improvement in total T, high estradiol

Correct - the doc's instructions were to take 100mg/week for four weeks, then wait 2 weeks before the next dose of 100mg. I went in for bloodwork in the morning on the start of week 6, took 100mg dose #5 that evening. I'm assuming she was wanting to build a base of testosterone and then level...
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- Post #7
- Oct 23, 2016
- Forum: Blood Test Discussion
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7 weeks in, minimal improvement in total T, high estradiol

Apologies, posted the basic test results and didn't think to include all of the usual tests mentioned here on ExcelMale. I asked for T to be tested as part of my normal annual checkup due to difficulty losing weight, being hella out of shape, and significant decline in libido over the past year...
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- Oct 23, 2016
- Forum: Blood Test Discussion
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7 weeks in, minimal improvement in total T, high estradiol

I was diagnosed with low T at the end of August, after specifically asking for a testosterone test due to decreasing libido over the past few years and stubborn weight gain. I have a family history of type 2 diabetes and hypothyroidism. Results as of August 31 were: Weight: 202 TSH: 3.17 eGFR...
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- Oct 23, 2016
- Replies: 8
- Forum: Blood Test Discussion

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