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Blood work results, Defy initial consult coming up

Thanks for both your replies. I've been on finasteride almost 15 years for hair loss, this year I decided to change to EOD because of some of the stories I've read on this forum. Thankfully, I have not had any of the sexual side effects. Let me read up on discontinuing use altogether.
- JoseB
- Post #4
- Sep 17, 2019
- Forum: Blood Test Discussion
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Blood work results, Defy initial consult coming up

Long time lurker, first post. Just got back my lab results, waiting on consult with Defy. 44 year old male having trouble building muscle and toning. 5'6'', 155 lbs, skinny fat. Realized that DHT and Prolactin were not added to the blood test as requested, I do take finasteride 1mg EOD. What...
- JoseB
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- Sep 17, 2019
- Replies: 4
- 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