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6 months into TRT, sex issues

Okay, relevant numbers out of CBC: RBC was high (5.95). Will donate blood to drag that down. Hematocrit was 50.7. Test: 1079 Estradiol: 39.1 SHBG: 41.7 Had my consult today, wants to up the AI to 1 from .75, target range of 15-30 on Estradiol. Believes that number is what is driving my...
- sirgawain
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- Dec 10, 2020
- Forum: Introductions
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6 months into TRT, sex issues

We started at .5, then moved to .75, weekly a day after the shot. (Armidex) And my last E2 number (this week) was 39. I started at 25, 2 months later was at 35, then we upped the AI, and now I am at 39.
- sirgawain
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- Dec 9, 2020
- Forum: Introductions
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6 months into TRT, sex issues

Hi all! I just found this forum. I am in my 50's, I started TRT back in May. I tested at 500, but my free T was quite low, so we started a 170 once a week protocol with an AI the next day. After 2 months, T jumped above 1000, free looked great, and AI was increased. I just did new bloodwork...
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- Dec 9, 2020
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- 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