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I have a UroCuff Test in a few weeks

I am 66 years old and have BPH. As it has progressed over time, my symptoms appeared and became worse. I am not an expert on the bladder, but I do know that a digital rectal exam by an experienced primary care doc can tell you a lot about whether and how much your prostate is enlarged. The PSA...
- Dudley
- Post #4
- Nov 6, 2021
- Forum: Prostate Related Issues
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I have a UroCuff Test in a few weeks

It's not painful. I have had it several times now, both before (when I came to my urologist with frequent urination and slow and erratic stream) and after trying out alpha blockers (hated them) and then having a Rezum procedure (minimally invasive, in-office). The prep for the Uro-cuff is you...
- Dudley
- Post #2
- Nov 6, 2021
- Forum: Prostate Related Issues
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Classic and Novel SHBG effects on the Cardiovascular System in Men

Thanks for sharing this. Not sure I am fully understanding the implications, so I appreciate your thoughts: is the gist that high SHBG levels are associated with not only lower T but also with potential cardiac issues? This is very much on my mind because from testing this year I have...
- Dudley
- Post #7
- Aug 3, 2021
- Forum: Testosterone and Men's Health Articles
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Applying compounded test cream

Hi, Zxy, apologize for my ignorance, what does USP DMSO stand for? How do I describe to my doc?
- Dudley
- Post #16
- Jul 2, 2021
- Forum: Testosterone Basics & Questions
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High total T, high SHBG, low free T and low estradiol

Thanks, Vince -- I just read the abstract; what's the practical application of this that I could consider? Taking a magnesium supplement? Thanks for your ideas.
- Dudley
- Post #5
- Feb 27, 2021
- Forum: Testosterone Basics & Questions
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High total T, high SHBG, low free T and low estradiol

Thanks, I appreciate the help. You are right that the T test was immunoassay -- got this through Discount Labs (via Nelson) which led me to Quest where the blood was drawn and tests run. I will get the additional tests you are recommending. Here are the reference ranges: Total T, reference...
- Dudley
- Post #3
- Feb 26, 2021
- Forum: Testosterone Basics & Questions
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High total T, high SHBG, low free T and low estradiol

Hi folks, I am a newbie, not on TRT, have never taken T or steroids, am 66 years old and have been working out since a teenager. Just got blood tests done at Quest (thanks, Nelson, Discount Labs worked great) and got back: T total 984 Free T 59.1 Bioavailable T 111.2 SHBG 89...
- Dudley
- Thread
- Feb 26, 2021
- high shbg lab results low free t
- 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