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Never would have thought "Suicide Squad" movie was so emotional - a TRT first dose experience

You do you, I think I'll listen to my doctor and the others on this forum.
- FatGoat
- Post #9
- Jul 2, 2017
- Forum: Testosterone Basics & Questions
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Never would have thought "Suicide Squad" movie was so emotional - a TRT first dose experience

*deleted due to too much PHI*
- FatGoat
- Post #7
- Jul 2, 2017
- Forum: Testosterone Basics & Questions
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Never would have thought "Suicide Squad" movie was so emotional - a TRT first dose experience

Hmm... Curious how other doctors initiate therapy. My thoughts are that giving an initial shot and seeing how quickly a body processes it is a relatively low risk way to get started and learn how my body metabolizes and reacts to TRT. Seems reasonable, but if there is a better standard, I'm...
- FatGoat
- Post #3
- Jul 1, 2017
- Forum: Testosterone Basics & Questions
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Never would have thought "Suicide Squad" movie was so emotional - a TRT first dose experience

Never would have thought "Suicide Squad" movie was so emotional - a TRT first dose experience *deleleted as anecdotes are not welcomed. My apologies*
- FatGoat
- Thread
- Jul 1, 2017
- Replies: 8
- Forum: Testosterone Basics & Questions
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Greetings

Welcome, this place is a wealth of knowledge.
- FatGoat
- Post #3
- Jun 30, 2017
- Forum: Introductions
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Not sure where to go from here

Sounds like you are taking initiative and control of your own health. From what I've read on this board, TRT therapy requires commitment and lifestyle changes. It may be possible your doctor is testing the waters with your commitment levels rather than expecting the supps to change your outcomes.
- FatGoat
- Post #5
- Jun 30, 2017
- Forum: Blood Test Discussion
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New Member With Metabolic Disorder Starting TRT Soon

Thanks for the support. Going to see a person in Dr. Berger's office/practice based on reco from this forum. I haven't gone the genetic testing route to determine APO-E or other genetic health risks. What do you recommend? Based on my family history, I know that high triglycerides lead to...
- FatGoat
- Post #4
- Jun 18, 2017
- Forum: Testosterone Basics & Questions
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New Member With Metabolic Disorder Starting TRT Soon

Hello board, This reference has been great on my journey to get ahead of my health. I'm about to lose my job because of the low energy, low motivation and other symptoms I've only just recently discovered in the last 6 weeks. Jobs come and go, especially in my field (health informatics), and...
- FatGoat
- Thread
- Jun 17, 2017
- Replies: 5
- 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