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Results of Bloodwork - Help Me Make Sense of Them

Thoughts? Just curious how to proceed.
- Evilwhitey
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- Jul 27, 2018
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Results of Bloodwork - Help Me Make Sense of Them

Updated everything that I've received back so far. Thoughts? Albumin 4.5 (3.5-5.2) Sex Hormone Binding Globulin 19 (13-71) Testosterone 307 (was 205 in 2014) (240-871) Testosterone Free % 2.3 (1.1-2.7) Testosterone Bioavailable 198.5 (115-407) Testosterone Free 71.2 (37-147)...
- Evilwhitey
- Post #5
- Jul 24, 2018
- Forum: Blood Test Discussion
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Results of Bloodwork - Help Me Make Sense of Them

I'm 38yo, married, 4 kids, workout hard 6+ hours a week (weights & HIIT) with another 10+ hrs of activity (hiking, mnt biking, backpacking, etc). 5'6" 169lbs, 21% BF. I could eat better but for the most part I eat fairly clean, avoiding processed carbs, eat plenty of beef/chicken/eggs, and...
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- Jul 24, 2018
- Replies: 23
- 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