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New guy from Ohio

He didn't but thanks for that link. I'll check it out! I think he got on the hypogonadism from linking my head injury to the low LH and then resulting low free T. And also said that the HRT increasing testosterone could also help with thyroid hormone uptake or something
- munch520
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- Nov 2, 2016
- Forum: Introductions
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New guy from Ohio

Whoops sorry he did! DHT: 38 (30-85 ng/dL) SHPG: 31.2 (<45 nmol/L) Yeah, idk. Thankfully insurance covered labs. But I'm already hundreds of dollars into it with the meds and consultation on the HRT side. Plus a monthly monitoring fee, so depending on what guidance I get at my 2nd...
- munch520
- Post #7
- Nov 2, 2016
- Forum: Introductions
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New guy from Ohio

He was more concerned with Free T, since he said that's what's actually bio-available.
- munch520
- Post #5
- Nov 2, 2016
- Forum: Introductions
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New guy from Ohio

Thanks for the feedback - I added the values I could find quickly. I added total testosterone too above. This was a LabCorp test by the way if that matters. Methodology was "Roche ECLIA", as far as why he ran it...I'm not sure! And no, it was an AM test, post fasting so the only cortisol I...
- munch520
- Post #3
- Nov 2, 2016
- Forum: Introductions
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New guy from Ohio

Hey to all, A video with John Crisler, Nelson Vergel and Jay Campbell brought me here, so I wanted to come learn more and share my experiences. I'm 30, recently got a pretty wild blood test back and I'm going to be going down the HRT road. Here's my pertinent details: -6'1, probably 12-15%...
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- Nov 2, 2016
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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