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Concerned - DHT Spikes

Yes, thanks a lot for all your suggestions. My intention is to learn as much as I can and become an active participant in regards to my therapy. As soon as I get my next lab results I will start a thread and post them and will also start some type of log where I'll post all I can in reference to...
- Dinosan
- Post #12
- Oct 25, 2016
- Forum: Testosterone Basics & Questions
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Concerned - DHT Spikes

Quite frankly I am inclining to guess he is working by experience and my symptoms as a starting point. I have been dealing with low test symptoms for approximately two years. Even though the total T test I mentioned before seemed to be all right for my age according to my previous doctor, the...
- Dinosan
- Post #6
- Oct 24, 2016
- Forum: Testosterone Basics & Questions
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Concerned - DHT Spikes

My PSA level was captured along with a battery of blood tests and other cardiovascular tests since I am open heart patient. I have asked the doctor for a DHT test. I am waiting for the medication to arrive sometime this week. I will then sit with the doctor to make sure I the procedures clear...
- Dinosan
- Post #4
- Oct 24, 2016
- Forum: Testosterone Basics & Questions
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Concerned - DHT Spikes

Hello fellas, My Doctor just put me in a TRT protocol consisting of Testosterone cream (applied to the scrotum), vitamin D, Melatonin and DHEA. The compounded pharm is MedQuest. I should receive the medications sometime next week and will be able to post the exact doses and concentrations then...
- Dinosan
- Thread
- Oct 20, 2016
- Replies: 11
- Forum: Testosterone Basics & Questions
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Hello from San Juan Puerto Rico

Thanks, here we go!
- Dinosan
- Post #4
- Sep 11, 2016
- Forum: Introductions
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Hello from San Juan Puerto Rico

Greetings everybody, I am 59 years old and on my way to TRT. I am surprised to have learned many Doctors are quite resistant in involving themselves into this issue. I have, for the past two and one half years been suffering from clear symptoms of testosterone deficiency. As recently as three...
- Dinosan
- Thread
- Sep 10, 2016
- Replies: 4
- 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