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Would be great to have overall input on blood panels--high SHBG & E2

Just noticed this sub-forum to post blood works for getting feedback. (I wrongly posted them in my intro). Anyways, to recap, I'm 41. Always have felt tired, lack of energy and fatigue in my entire adult life. Low morning wood as well. I never connected these symptoms to my shitty hormone...
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- May 23, 2018
- Replies: 0
- Forum: Blood Test Discussion
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New member--hello men

Thanks for your replies, Vince, Matt, Systemlord & CoastWatcher. I only posted T-panel results; apologies. Just noticed the Blood Panel Discussion sub-forum. I'll post my full results there. Thanks!
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- May 20, 2018
- Forum: Introductions
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New member--hello men

Hello all, I found this forum last week and after reading some great information here, I decided to join. I'm 41 and I've always felt tired, fatigued and anxious through my entire adult life (two decades). I thought this was the biology given to me and I need to put up with it. But it was a...
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- May 18, 2018
- Replies: 5
- 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