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Pin cushion effect?

I'm interested in this answer, too. Answers prior were to inject SubQ, but for guys like us that do IM injections and will stick with IM, are there any studies about scar tissue build up over time?
- mg707
- Post #8
- Jan 12, 2021
- Forum: Testosterone Basics & Questions
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Anyone have luck coming off TRT?

Hi Cigpk- just wanted to check in to see how you’re doing off TRT. Hope all is well
- mg707
- Post #17
- Jan 1, 2020
- Forum: Testosterone Basics & Questions
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Anyone have luck coming off TRT?

What were your pre-TRT levels and have your low T symptoms returned coming off TRT since you’ve gone back to those levels?
- mg707
- Post #15
- Nov 28, 2019
- Forum: Testosterone Basics & Questions
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Anyone have luck coming off TRT?

Dude, none of this is easy or straightforward and what works for some doesn’t work for all. If this were all straight forward there wouldn’t be so many questions and forum posts and combinations of treatment. it’s complex and there are a ton of variables at play So it’s not idiotic at all...
- mg707
- Post #13
- Nov 28, 2019
- Forum: Testosterone Basics & Questions
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Anyone have luck coming off TRT?

Great insights, much appreciated. Sounds like you were/are in a very similar situation and mindset as me. You said you were on TRT for 5 years, does that mean you aren’t on it now? How has it been going, were you able to get your natural production to an acceptable level? How long did it take?
- mg707
- Post #11
- Nov 28, 2019
- Forum: Testosterone Basics & Questions
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Anyone have luck coming off TRT?

Finest, congrats on your recovery, that ain’t easy so keep up the good work! Second, I totally get what you are saying. People start feeling good because of the treatment they are taking, not independent of it, and if I were a diabetic or recovering addict, this would not be a question in my...
- mg707
- Post #9
- Nov 28, 2019
- Forum: Testosterone Basics & Questions
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Anyone have luck coming off TRT?

I’m 47 years olds and suffered a depressive episode about 2 years ago. I was cycled through several Anti-depressants over several months and none worked. My testosterone was checked on 2 separate days in the morning and was found to be in the mid to low 100 range. I was started on TRT 1 year...
- mg707
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- Nov 27, 2019
- antidepressants cortisol trt testosterone depression discontinuing trt supplements
- Replies: 24
- 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