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My current hunt for TRT, Help!

I'm currently looking to go with Defy, just filled out most paperwork except for physical exam form. Going to fax it in right now. Was curious on the lab work if I can submit my labs from a month ago to save $$$.. Anyone have any ideas on this. I emailed Defy asking so I'm sure they will get...
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- Post #18
- Apr 1, 2016
- Forum: Testosterone Basics & Questions
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My current hunt for TRT, Help!

Thank you for the response and looking that over... I've tried going to my doc and asking to have things checked, like my estrogen level, in the past only to be told no... He will not order my labs unless he deems it necessary. As for the lab that was used, it was just what the hospital has in...
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- Post #16
- Apr 1, 2016
- Forum: Testosterone Basics & Questions
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My current hunt for TRT, Help!

I think someone asked about TSH levels or something about my thyroid so here are all my latest labs pulled by my current Endo I just had done on 2/27/16... COMPREHENSIVE METABOLIC PANEL - Details About This Test Component Your Value Standard Range Glucose 92 MG/DL 70 - 99 MG/DL Fas2ng BUN 26...
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- Post #14
- Apr 1, 2016
- Forum: Testosterone Basics & Questions
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My current hunt for TRT, Help!

First off thank you all for the response.. As far as thyroid treatment I'm on 1.37mcg (I think) of synthroid... No tests or mention of vit D, so prob not getting attention needed to this either. As far as docs go, counting the endo now, this is 4 docs that I've worked with. First 2 were half...
- shan1784
- Post #11
- Apr 1, 2016
- Forum: Testosterone Basics & Questions
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New Here, Hello everyone!

Here are all the labs that my endo ordered and I just had done on 2/27/16.. COMPREHENSIVE METABOLIC PANEL - Details About This Test Component Your Value Standard Range Glucose 92 MG/DL 70 - 99 MG/DL Fas2ng BUN 26 MG/DL 6 - 20 MG/DL Crea"nine 1.1 MG/DL 0.7 - 1.3 MG/DL BUN/Creat Ra"o 24 6 - 20...
- shan1784
- Post #3
- Apr 1, 2016
- Forum: Blood Test Discussion
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My current hunt for TRT, Help!

I'm open to contacting Defy sure... How do the meds work though? Would I be able to use my insurance for the meds?
- shan1784
- Post #4
- Apr 1, 2016
- Forum: Testosterone Basics & Questions
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My current hunt for TRT, Help!

Hi Everyone... I'm a 40 year old guy who's had issues with test every since about 30. Never really got the treatment I needed for this as I had a doctor put me on androgel then take me off then put me back on etc... Not sure what caused my issues to begin with.. I was hospitalized with pretty...
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- Apr 1, 2016
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New Here, Hello everyone!

Hey everyone, Mike here... So me summed up - 40 year old guy who's had issues with test every since about 30. Never really got the treatment I needed for this as I had a doctor put me on androgel then take me off then put me back on etc... Not sure what caused my issues to begin with.. I was...
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- Apr 1, 2016
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- 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