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How long for hcg to kick in?

200iu or 150 iu I felt 20-50 min. couple hours later sensitivity increased more energy and heart palp anxiety feeling happened in 30-40 min... I def felt it fast although heart palp were too crazy for me unfortunate although I still wish I would tried a different brand. took like 10 days to...
- granger
- Post #17
- Jul 27, 2023
- Forum: Testosterone Basics & Questions
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Anyone switched to natesto

I know folks often say this however they are mis interpreting what is meant by bio identical. the term was first used for woman HRT as would take esters/dif analogs of progesterone etc that were taken orally in mega doses with alot higher rate of side effects. it is now used incorrectly by some...
- granger
- Post #19
- Jul 20, 2023
- Forum: Testosterone Basics & Questions
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HCG mono therapy, Dif brands different sides?

ya we have a Canadian brand I tried that was wildly expensive 200 for 10,000 iu... instant palpitations, then I asked around no one really knew about varying brands and she was like oh sorry I guess I should of got u the much more reasonably priced and wildly used pregnyl... but I really had...
- granger
- Post #5
- Jul 19, 2023
- Forum: Testosterone Basics & Questions
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Effects of intranasal testosterone on spermatogenesis maintenance in hypogonadism

wondering why they dose it like they do if the selling point is not getting surpressed... one would think 1 morning would be most ideal to keep sperm and natural production and perhaps another 1 not after 2pm. I think folks end up swallowing a decent amount and keeps serum levels higher for...
- granger
- Post #5
- Jul 18, 2023
- Forum: Testosterone Side Effect Management
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Issues with cypionate causing heart pounding

I agree with others test esters are not natural, I am sure and endo can explain the physiology even though drs love stable levels its not natural/normal. but I would say 1 get an EKG and ECG make sure your not doing damage with strange rhythm or a carditis . funny your dr hasn't addressed this...
- granger
- Post #55
- Jun 18, 2023
- Forum: Testosterone Side Effect Management
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HCG mono therapy, Dif brands different sides?

surprised no one has experience with various brands or info on differing iso forms of HCG.
- granger
- Post #2
- Jun 18, 2023
- Forum: Testosterone Basics & Questions
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HCG mono therapy, Dif brands different sides?

hi there, Just started HCG mono in hopes to keep the boys going vs test.. anyway, started at lower dose 250iu was rxd more but figured would start lower.. well while energy levels improved total test was below the reference range 167 or so I think reference range was 200.binding globulin was...
- granger
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- Jun 16, 2023
- hcg hcg alone palpitations
- Replies: 4
- Forum: Testosterone Basics & Questions

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